Whoever it was that thought it would be a good idea to take a hugely popular country-folk song about a Kentucky coal miner from 1955 and a decade later re-work it into a groovy dance tune ...

While it's hard to describe country's sub-genres with too many details, there's something about what's considered Americana, folk and alt-country that'll grab listeners' attention every single time.

stripped-back country-folk songs have quickly garnered him a devoted following. A few years ago, Bryan was performing in Boston at a 1,200-capacity club. Now the Oklahoman is selling out multiple ...

The Newport Folk Festival threw fans a curveball on Monday when it announced its latest performer at this summer’s folk gathering: Country superstar Luke Combs. Known for country radio hits like ...

“When I turn 30 I’m becoming a country/folk singer.” Now 29, Post Malone is already well underway with his plan. He’s posted covers of country classics for years, but now, he makes his ...

A year ago, a new country music festival—FairWell Festival ... most people were there to see the second night’s headliner, folk-rock supernova Zach Bryan. Last weekend, FairWell returned ...

The book is titled “Country & Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country Music and the Folk Revival” (University of Chicago Press). The handsome jacket illustration is by Jon Langford and ...