Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning 'Cowboy Carter' not only captivated listeners, it sparked a wave of interest in Black country ...

However, contrary to the genre's Black roots, country has not historically been associated with minorities, specifically Black artists. In fact, many artists have endured relentless barriers when ...

Beyoncé became the first Black artist to win a Grammy for best country album on Sunday. Could she clear a path for more Black artists in the genre? By Melinda Newman Beyoncé made history Sunday ...

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" has inspired a movement of Black artists and executives in the country music industry. This movement is largely independent of Nashville, with a focus on communities ...

The number of Black country artists is slowly rising, so we’re talking about the sound of country with the Atlanta-based singing group The Boykinz. The sister quartet share their journey to the ...

Within the album, Beyonce explores the history of country music and the historical erasure of Black country artists. She was inspired by the backlash she faced at the 2016 Country Music Awards, when ...

Despite country music's roots, Black artists have faced a relentless struggle to obtain mainstream success in the genre. Beyoncé's album "Cowboy Carter" highlighted Black country artists past and ...

Raised in a farming family, Bailey became known for his iconic harmonica playing and is widely regarded as the first Black country artist. Per the Country Music Hall of Fame, his musical roots ran ...