Explore the roots of country music through Appalachian ballads, fiddle and banjo tunes, church music, parlor songs, minstrel ...

Country music isn’t resigned to the south. Country artists come from all corners of the U.S.–even overseas too. However, the genre will always have an affinity for the southern way of living. Check ...

A fictional tune written by Isbell, "Alabama Pines" is a touching tribute to the Yellowhammer State. “I never realized this until hearing this song, but when you think of home, images of foliage of ...

Country music is known for its storytelling. Since the genre formed, songwriting and an emphasis on lyricism have been cornerstones of the music. While country music offers plenty of light-hearted, ...