Country music’s fusion with rap and other genres is accelerating in 2026, driven by streaming, cross-genre collaborations, and a cultural reckoning with the genre’s Black roots. Artists such as Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, and Shaboozey are turning ...

The crossover between hip-hop and country is nothing new. In fact, rappers and country singers have crossed paths on many occasions over the last couple of decades, from joint collaborations to award show performances. What makes this genre mashup so ...

Formed in Topeka in 1973, Kansas enjoyed national stardom thanks to hit singles like “Dust in the Wind” and “Carry On Wayward Son,” with several gold and platinum albums including “Leftoverture,” “Point of Know Return” and “The Best of Kansas.”

Country music is entering a new era marked by bold crossovers with electronic dance music and rap, as seen at Stagecoach 2026 and in new artist rankings. DJs like Diplo and producers such as Marshmello are collaborating with country stars, while country ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Texas-born country singer Charley Crockett said he was denied entry to Canada. (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images) (NBC/Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Image) Texas-grown country ...

David Allan Coe, a country singer and songwriter known for his outlaw music in the 1970s and 80s, has died. He was 86.

Country rapper Big Smo, who recently released his own mobile app, performs at Oddbody’s Music Room in Dayton on Friday, April 7. CONTRIBUTED Country rapper Big Smo, who recently released his own mobile app, performs at Oddbody’s Music Room in Dayton on ...

This list features six of the greatest living songwriters in country music. They wrote hits that have shaped the genre for generations.