In September, country singer Zach Bryan decided to climb a barbed-wire fence to get at newcomer Gavin Adock, and the music community watched replays with jaws hanging open. It was a shocking attack on ...

This year in country music was all about artists discovering ways to innovate old forms and traditions. In some cases, like Eric Church’s Evangeline vs. the Machine and Carter Faith’s stunning debut ...

Joe Ely, the progressive country music pioneer and renowned Texas singer-songwriter, has died. He was 78. Ely died on Monday, Dec. 15, at his home in Taos, New Mexico, due to complications of Lewy ...

There are 158 members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and no fewer than 60 in waiting. These men, women and groups have Hall-worthy resumes and supporters. Tony Brown, June Carter Cash and Kenny ...

Post Malone did it again. The hip hop star turned country music giant made headlines back in June when he tumbled offstage, mid-song with a red solo cup in his hand. But, like a true pro, he didn’t ...

Billboard offers its take on the top country songs of 2025, including music from Cody Johnson, Tyler Childers, Lainey Wilson and more. It was another banner year for country artists in 2025. Morgan ...

It was another banner year for country artists in 2025. In addition to Moroney and Langley, there was a new class of artists all of whom experienced their first major flushes of success, including ...

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Is there any place for fakes in a genre built on connection and authenticity? By Melinda Newman As artificial intelligence moves further into the music space, how concerned should the country ...

As we wrap up for the winter break, Cameron Baillie and Red Pepper editors pick out the best films for readers to enjoy over ...