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

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 ...

which pays tribute to some of the trailblazing Black women who have helped shape country music. Among them: Linda Martell, the first Black woman to perform at the Grand Ole Opry; author ...

Black artists have long been a part of the country music industry ... made even more glaring by the artist's loss at the awards. His first year at the show "should have opened the door for ...

the first black artist to have a number one country record; and the first artist of any race to win the Country Music Association’s male vocalist award two years in a row. One of the most ...

On Tuesday, Billboard revealed that the "Alien Superstar" musician, 42, became the first-ever Black female artist to top the Hot Country Songs ... the release of the music icon's house-inspired ...