Ninety-five years ago today, the songwriter behind some of the most important country songs of the 20th century was born.

While Dolly Parton wore her heart on her sleeve half the time she sang, there were some emotional bridges she didn't want to ...

Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, and Garth Brooks are among the top country artists who have reshaped the genre over their ...

The country music world has lost some iconic names in 2025. As we head into the homestretch, we take a moment to look back at the country music stars and influential names that have been lost thus far ...

On this day (October 16) in 1976, Tammy Wynette reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with “You and Me,” where it stayed for two weeks. It was her final chart-topper. Her future ...

The ascent of Nigerian music to global dominance is no longer a conversation about potential. It has now been etched into the annals of music history. This week, American pop culture custodians, ...

Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Maps” recently had a moment on TikTok, despite being ...

Another “greatest” list from Rolling Stone will spark more debate over who and what belongs and where. What is not up for debate in the music publication’s 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So ...

Bronwen Lewis showcases new and classic country music from Wales and the world.

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

Since 2011’s “E ma dami duro,” Davido has done more than make hits—he’s sparked a movement that’s reshaped African pop on a global scale. Even before he declared “We rise by lifting others,” his music ...