"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 ...

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.

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 ...

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

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass State, where Bluegrass, old-time and country music history has its roots, The Kentucky Center for Traditional Music (KCTM) preserves, teaches, helps develop and ...

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

For three days, Downtown Boaz will be transformed to host the 60th annual Boaz Harvest Festival. From October 3-5, Downtown ...

Kris Kristofferson, the legendary country music singer/songwriter who was a key part of the outlaw country movement, has died. He was 88 years old. The prolific musician and actor died at his home on ...

Christian, queer gospel trio, The Harlem Gospel Travelers, look to break preconceptions, and has scheduled performance at ...

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

The B-52’s, BeBe Winans, Angélique Kidjo, Chuck Leavell and many others performed in Atlanta at a concert honoring the former ...

A nonprofit organization, Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services raised more than $143,000 for individuals with ...