Spoken word in a country isn’t as commonplace as it has been in the genre’s history, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t still enticing to listen to. Fans often return to country songs from past eras that ...

In his autobiography, Waylon Jennings explained the ethos of Outlaw Country. In his eyes, it wasn’t about crime or being an “outlaw.” Instead, it was about artists going against the grain of the ...

Over the past few years, an array of musicians, historians, researchers, and critics have helped upend the history of country music. They’ve brought overdue attention to the myriad, yet long-ignored ...

Over the past few years, an array of musicians, historians, researchers, and critics have helped upend the history of country music. They've brought overdue attention to the myriad, yet long-ignored ...