Stacker compiled a list of noteworthy milestones from each year of country music history, using a variety of news articles, ...

How African instruments, rhythms, and innovators shaped the genre long before it became a cultural symbol of the American South. Long before country music became a billion-dollar cultural force, its ...

Country music is a genre that has been evolutionary since its onset. From oral tradition to mega stars, country has lived many lives. Below, find 15 tracks that help to showcase the story of country ...

Country music’s origin story has been heavily influenced by a romanticized notion of authenticity. Today, celebrations of the genre’s origins tend to focus on one event: recording sessions in late ...