No, we don't have a crystal ball — but we do have nine out-there country predictions for what's going to happen in country music in 2026. In this list, we named some artists who we think will release ...

Country music is experiencing a surge in global popularity, particularly in Europe. The success of events like the C2C festival and tours by major country artists is driving the genre's international ...

To get a sense of how wide the country music landscape — and the divides within it — are in 2025, consider the varied reactions to an announcement the Recording Academy made in June: The best country ...

However culture-shifting history proves Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter, to be, it’s not unprecedented. For generations, artists have blurred the supposed lines between country music, R&B, soul, ...

Love it or hate it, there is no denying that the country has gone country. Beyoncé is touring on her Grammy-winning country album, “Cowboy Carter.” All races and ages are line dancing to ...

Country music is enjoying a huge resurgence this year—and it's also showing signs that it could become more inclusive. With both Beyoncé and Lana Del Rey having announced that they're releasing ...

This year in country music was all about artists discovering ways to innovate old forms and traditions. In some cases, like Eric Church’s Evangeline vs. the Machine and Carter Faith’s stunning debut ...

Social media is shaking up the music world, and for these country singers, TikTok has been the driving force behind their careers. For many, the platform has taken them off the screen and put them on ...

Country music is one of the oldest genres in the United States and has consistently been one of the most popular. It’s a genre with a rich history packed with larger-than-life characters, nearly ...

Zach Bryan performs at MetLife Stadium on July 20, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. Country singer Zach Bryan is making headlines after a snippet of his new song “Bad News,” posted on the singer’s ...

As the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin is home to a whole host of venues, musicians and music lovers who flood bars and dance halls each night of the week to seek community and reprieve. Among ...