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Bad Bunny's huge global rise is finally breaking through in Brazil, a market that overwhelmingly favors national artists.

George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today"was crowned the saddest of all '80s country songs, a somber, downtrodden, twangy tune that swells into pure honky-tonk heartbreak. Written by Bobby Braddock ...

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Oklahoma native Jimmy Webb's iconic song "MacArthur Park" gets "yet another life" thanks to U.S. skater Alysa Liu's gold ...

Lewisham-based Iranian artist NEDA returns with “Front Line”, a soaring alt-pop track combining Persian instrumentals with country music influences.

The best traditional country album category was introduced at the Grammys this year alongside an award for best contemporary country album, which was won by rapper-turned-country-star Jelly Roll – ...

Vincent Mason is one of country music's most aspirational artists in 2026, and that's why Taste of Country chose him as one ...

Taylor Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer and songwriter known as a prominent personality in popular culture.