“This type of renaissance is a good time to remember that Black people didn’t just show up in country music now,” Randall said. “Black people have been in country music for almost 400 years.

Country singer Carrie Underwood likely didn't anticipate being thrust into a maelstrom of musical and political discord when ...

American Idol has partnered with BMG, a global music company, to provide more robust artist development opportunities for contestants. Grammy-nominated country and rock superstar Jelly Roll is ...

An unconventional country music star will serve as “American Idol’s” first-ever artist in residence when the show launches its newest season next month. Variety broke the news Tuesday that ...

Russell, the granddaughter of country music legend Loretta Lynn, started off her run on “Idol” as a shy singer, but she came out of her shell some on that show, and she has shared her life ...

Russell, the daughter of country music legend Loretta Lynn, started off her run on “Idol” as a shy singer, but she came out of her shell some on that show, and she has shared her life with ...

Black artists have long been a part of the country music industry, lending some of their cultural influences to arguably one of the most American of music genres. However, they have often faded ...

On Wednesday, it was announced that country music legend Clint Black and Nashville hitmaker ERNEST will headline the festival ...