Country
The 'Old Town Road' Video Is Better Than 'The Godfather'
Chris Rock, Vince Staples, and Rico Nasty join Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus for an epic five-minute video for the song.
The Guide to Getting into Country Rap, from Bubba Sparxxx to Lil Nas X
"Old Town Road" is the no. 1 song in America, but the roots of the genre date back to the early 2000s and tell an intriguing story about the value of country music's traditional gatekeepers.
Lil Nas X’s "Old Town Road" Is the No. 1 Song in America, No Thanks to Billboard
After it was controversially removed from the Billboard Country Charts, the breakout single is having a banner week.
You’d Never Say They Weren’t Country: The Brand That Built Florida Georgia Line
To an uncritical audience, FGL is all about the music. But with the release of their fourth studio album, the band reveals how they’ve taken their consistent, sometimes controversial sound, and built it into a kingdom.
Hell Yeah, Kacey Musgraves Covered Selena in Houston Last Night
The Album of the Year Grammy winner’s RodeoHouston set featured a stunning rendition of the late Tejano singer’s 1992 single “Como la Flor.”
Lady Gaga's Grammys Performance of "Shallow" Was as Dramatic as You'd Expect
Mark Ronson joined Lady Gaga for the lead song from 'A Star is Born.'
Watch Kacey Musgraves' Colorful Grammys Performance
A performance of "Rainbow" as radiant as its namesake.
Robert Christgau on The Delines' Depth and Kacey Musgraves's Quiet Sell
The Dean of American Rock Critics reviews The Delines' 'The Imperial,' Musgraves's 'Golden Hour,' Marianne Faithfull's 'Negative Capability,' and Brandi Carlile's 'By The Way, I Forgive You.'
William Tyler Sees Hope in the Dark Heart of America
The guitarist, now based in Los Angeles, confronts global upheaval with 'Goes West,' a new record of "rural new age" as well as some deep thoughts about what's going on in divided times.
"Please, Daddy (Don't Get Drunk This Christmas)" Is All Kinds of Upsetting
In the middle of a career full of bright, wistful country-pop songs, John Denver recorded a plea from a seven-year-old child to an alcoholic father. It's brutal. Let's listen to it!
Margo Price's New Video Shows All America Has to Offer
In addition to premiering a clip for "All American Made," the country singer weighs in on the midterm elections, gun violence, and the change she’s fighting for.