Story Behind the Song: Thomas Rhett, ‘Slow Down Summer’
The idea came to Thomas during a nostalgic moment while on a writing trip in Montana.
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New Year, New Music: 2022’s Country, Americana, Bluegrass and Folk Album Releases
Find out which of your favorite artists are sharing new music in 2022...
20 Hit Songs That Were Almost Sung By Other Artists
Did you know that these well-known country songs were almost hits for other artists?
Record Store Day Black Friday 2021: 5 Must-Buy Releases for Country + Americana Fans
From Jason Isbell to Buck Owens, here are the five records you need to grab during Record Store Black Friday, which is set for Nov. 26.
Every CMA Awards Male and Female Vocalist of the Year Winner Ever
The CMA trophies for Male and Female Vocalist of the Year are honors to receive, not just in recognition of a single musical work, but in recognition of a year spent contributing to the country music genre as a whole.
Story Behind the Song: Miranda Lambert, ‘If I Was a Cowboy’
"You know, it's funny: He's a Detroit boy, and I'm an East Texan, but somehow we wrote a song about the wild West together ..."
Hear the Bellamy Brothers’ New Stevie Wonder Cover [Exclusive Premiere]
Wonder originally released "I Just Called to Say I Love You" in 1984.
Want Traditional Country? Look to the Genre’s Black Women
There is a neo-traditionalist movement afoot that has the potential to dynamically alter the future of country music.
Story Behind the Song: Blake Shelton, ‘Come Back as a Country Boy’
"If you can’t do it again — if you’re lucky enough to come back to life — you’d rather just stay dead."
5 Reasons We Still Love Garth Brooks as Chris Gaines
Twenty-two years ago, Garth Brooks pivoted at the height of his fame to do something ... uh, let's call it "unexpected."
47 Years Ago: Waylon Jennings’ ‘I’m a Ramblin’ Man’ Hits No. 1
On Sept. 28, 1974, Jennings soared to the top of the charts with "I'm a Ramblin' Man," from his album 'The Ramblin' Man'.
Building a Bigger Table: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at AmericanaFest
Changes are taking place amid continuing calls for diversity by Americana artists, who are optimistic about change but frustrated by what they perceive as a lack of clarity and transparency on the Americana Music Association's part.