"Bill Monroe, often called the father of Bluegrass music ... "Hillbilly" gave way to "country," "rural blues" became "rhythm and blues," and the gospel style of the old shape-note publishing ...

He also served as a helicopter pilot in the Army and refused a position teaching at West Point to drop out and pursue songwriting full-time ... songs, but "Why Me" is a stark contrast, a country ...

Kris Kristofferson, who died Sunday at the age of 88, was truly one of the greatest songwriters of the past 60 years. No less ...

Ice down the drink and fire up the grill — it's time to tailgate! Football season is a sacred time for country music ... and rowdy drinking songs. Some are old favorites, from artists like ...

As a genre, country music is known for tackling lots of heavy issues — love, loss, and everything in between. But it's also totally willing to joke around from time to time, which has resulted ...

Informal rules structure equitable turntaking and the determine the focus of music played, whether bluegrass, gospel, country, or old time, and the presence or absence of amplified instruments.

The country singer and songwriter, who died on Saturday at 88, tucked enduring aphorisms into tales about facing up to loss.

Legendary country singer, actor and songwriter has died 88, prompting a wave of tributes from his many admirers ...

8) Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again) - One of his most romantic songs and Kristofferson's first chart ...

The Country Music Hall of Famer is planning to make 2024 his last full year of performing live. It’s not being called a ...

The singer, songwriter and actor, who died on Saturday at 88, found his way into situations and tales that underscored his ...

After years of struggle, I now advocate for LGBTQ+ rights across the country ... time homophobic pronouncements go unchecked ...