These three female country artists are all from the 1980s, and each helped shape country music as we know it today.

Country music might have been a man’s world at one time, but it isn’t anymore, thanks to several trailblazing female artists. Whether it be the way their music sounds, their wardrobe, or their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about music and the business of music. Look at any list of the greatest country artists of all time and you’ll see the ...

Women in country music face a constant and trying uphill battle. Speaking with Evan Paul on Taste of Country Nights, singer-songwriter Annie Bosko got to talking about the harsh realities for women in ...

Country music fans have accomplished an improbable and equally impressive feat: In the past half-decade or so alone, they have incubated and nurtured an entire ecosystem of female artists — Cam, Margo ...

As we gear up to celebrate the best of today's country music at the 52nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards, it seemed a fitting time to take a look back at the country music legends we have lost.

Country music is seemingly as popular as ever, with rising artists like Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, and Zach Bryan topping charts and building loyal fanbases. Their success is due, in large part, to ...

A year that could change their lives. We are in the final days of 2025, which means we are still reflecting on what unfolded over the last 365 days. And, man, 2025 was a good year for country music wi ...

Is country music a safe space for LGBTQ+ artists? Chely Wright is reflecting on what’s changed, and what hasn’t, in the industry she has long called home. In a new interview, the country music ...

Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson lead all artists with six nominations each for the 2025 CMA Awards. The Entertainer of the Year category features Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris ...

A whole lot of history. It’s safe to say that 2025 was another incredible year for country music. Despite country radio still being lightyears behind the current trends, nearly all corners of the ...