Of course, any list of leading female country music artists, of any decade, needs to include Dolly Parton. In the 1970s, Parton’s career was on a steady climb after she famously left Porter Wagoner’s ...

It has been 10 years since "Tomatogate" rallied women in country music. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images, Rich Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images ...

This article is published by AllBusiness.com, a partner of TIME. Throughout history, music has been shaped by iconic voices that transcend time, leaving a lasting mark on both the industry and the ...

Carrie Underwood experienced a full-circle moment last month when she returned to "American Idol" as a judge 20 years after she was crowned the winner of the hit singing competition show. The ...

Country music is seemingly as popular as ever, with rising artists like Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, and Zach Bryan topping charts and building loyal fanbases. Their success is due, in large part, to ...

Country music, above all else, is known for its truth-telling powers. The genre prides itself on sharing the stories of the people who love and honor its sounds. While some music tries to lift up ...

The singer, 25, has joined the Spotify Billions Club with her breakthrough hit, “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’),” becoming only the second solo female country artist to achieve the feat after Taylor ...

Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson lead all artists with six nominations each for the 2025 CMA Awards. The Entertainer of the Year category features Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris ...

Country queens (and princesses) and hat acts old and new were the order of the day on the 60th annual show. A completely representative picture of where modern country is at? Not necessarily, but the ...

There's a word that defines all 25 artists on this list of the most important country women of the last 25 years. They have overcome personal and professional obstacles in pursuit of great country ...

A country music legend released a new song this week, but another icon's son topped him on this best new country song. Megan Moroney also shared new music. "6 Months Later" features the kind of ...

In 2015, women singers in country music were told they were just the "tomatoes" in a salad of male stars — a juicy soundbite that became known as Tomatogate. One decade later, frustration is still ...