Zach Top says modern country music sounds "perfect" and has lost its "soul," explaining why bluegrass and raw sounds are ...

Country music has always placed a strong emphasis on the guitar. From the genre’s acoustic origins to its more electrified modern counterpart, the guitar will always be a mainstay for artists who ...

Wesley Webb West—most commonly; Speedy West—is the first known country musician to professionally use a pedal steel guitar. Originating in Hawaii in 1885, the original steel guitar came from the hands ...

It’s no secret that the guitar is the backbone of pretty much every song. Whether it’s a railing, electric solo that makes listeners want to break out their best air guitar, a stripped-down acoustic ...

Bringing together the genre's finest talents has always been a country music staple. From the legendary duets between Conway ...

If you've ever felt deeply moved or deeply seen by a song's lyrics, you can thank a songwriter. That's especially true in country music, where the words seem to pull on your heartstrings a little ...

Gary Stewart spent a few years on top, but was largely forgotten after his tragic death in 2003. Now a new generation is ...

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Love it or hate it, there is no denying that the country has gone country. Beyoncé is touring on her Grammy-winning country album, “Cowboy Carter.” All races and ages are line dancing to ...

Follow this section to personalize your feed and get instant alerts. WHY FOLLOW? Update your preferences in Account Settings The distinctive American music has always reflected the complicated lives ...