Notably, when asked about modern country music, 36-year-old Kelce, who retired from football in 2021, did not shy away from voicing his discontent with what he now considers to be inauthentic.

Nashville is known for country music, but there are standout artists here in other genres, too. This month we're highlighting ...

Kellie Pickler Kellie Pickler may be one of contemporary country music's most unlikely traditionalists. The Albemarle, N.C. native first shot to fame as a contestant on the fifth season of ...

Beyoncé had started the awards strong by taking home the award for best country duo/group performance for "II Most Wanted" with Miley Cyrus. Beyoncé became the first Black woman to win a Grammy for ...

Kenny Chesney never planned to write a book but plans change. His first book 'Heart Life Music' will hit shelves later this ...

Sam Hunt Sam Hunt may be one of the most unexpected success stories in contemporary country music. The singer-songwriter got his start writing hits for other artists, including Kenny Chesney's ...

He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. Gill continues to record and tour – occasionally with his wife, contemporary Christian artist Amy Grant, and in 2014 with country ...

This list of new country music tours also features a pair of contemporary legends who are teaming up to hit the road again.

Still, after Beyoncé's official country debut, many contemporary Black country artists ... whether it was intended that way or not," country music singer-songwriter Ernest said to The New York ...

modern country music's reputation is not always flattering; thinly veiled conservatism and overused clichés about trucks and beer may come to mind. For Black fans in particular, the genre is ...