"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 ...

Betty Johnson is an accomplished pop, gospel, country, and cabaret singer with a career lasting more than 40 years. She got her start in music as a nine-year-old, when her parents formed the ...

Country artist Ricky Skaggs surprised Chapman with the membership announcement during a live show at the Opry in July.

These are just some of the Black gospel artists shaping the genre with powerful voices and unwavering faith, from legends to rising stars. For generations, gospel music has been a vital source of ...

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 ...

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

The song broke country music norms, highlighting intimate queer relationships — and many LGBTQ+ country artists, like Roan, have defied similar heteronormative standards in their music in the past.

www.nolafunkfest.com PRAISE FEST: The free, three-day outdoor gospel music experience will be held ... www.praisefestnola.com SUGAR FEST: The Old Arabi Neighborhood Association festival will ...

A genre-leaping Renaissance man who memorably collaborated with everyone from Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson ...

For generations, gospel ... old and new classics. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 15: CeCe Winans, winner of the Aretha Franklin Icon award, poses in the press room during the 38th annual Stellar ...