Not every song or album that is great today will stand the test of time. The same has been true since the beginning of recorded music. A rare few aren’t just good decades after their release, they’re ...

In 2024, the most memorable country albums were the projects that fell on one end or the other of a stylistic extreme. Some of the biggest splashes came from young-gun traditionalists, who released ...

Cut to the chase: 1988 was one of the greatest years for country music albums in the genre’s history. Partly this was due to what Steve Earle dubbed “The Great Credibility Scare.” For just a minute, ...

The 1970s were a great time for country music. Many of the biggest names in the genre were at their creative peak, releasing timeless and groundbreaking albums. Today’s country music wouldn’t be the ...

1979 was a transitional year for country music. The Outlaw sound that had taken the genre both back to its roots and on to the pop charts was clearly in decline, but the next-big-thing, Urban Cowboy, ...

Woodstock, protest songs, the Beatles ... The 1960s were a huge decade for music -- and country music was no exception. The '60s introduced country music fans countless future classic songs, albums ...

Once in a while, an album comes along that completely changes the game. Some of them come along just at the right time, finding that sweet spot between familiarity and uncertainty. Others, however, ...