These three female country artists are all from the 1980s, and each helped shape country music as we know it today.

Underwood recently sat down with the "Women Want to Hear Women" show. Carrie Underwood has no patience for the old myth that women don't want to hear other women on the radio. "That's BS," Underwood, ...

The country music legend said it was "helpful" highlighting women at the CMAs. Dolly Parton discussed women's empowerment and the strides female country singers have made in the music industry on "The ...

There's a word that defines all 25 artists on this list of the most important country women of the last 25 years. They have overcome personal and professional obstacles in pursuit of great country ...

Patty Loveless helped set the standard for women in country music. And she did so unabashedly, letting her Kentucky roots break free on songs like “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive.” On this day (Jan.

This story is part of The Tennessean’s Notorious Nashville series, which takes a look back at some of the city’s most provocative news stories of the 21st century so far. Women still represent a ...

Country music sensation Lainey Wilson is looking back on 2025 with a candid message to fans. It’s been quite a year for ...

Alice Randall, a renowned country songwriter and author, recently discussed the deep connection between country music and Black history at Fisk University. Randall's work, including her memoir "My ...

When it comes to breakups, you could say the women of country music do it best. Of course some will argue that point, so we'll soften our stance slightly: When it comes to breakups, country music ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Though still largely the domain of men, triumphs by Taylor Swift and The Band Perry at the Country Music Association Awards show that the young women of country music are finding ...

If country music is one big happy family, Black women are its bastard daughters. The illegitimate children that will never be recognized. Despite being born of its flesh, carrying the songs and ...

Love it or hate it, there is no denying that the country has gone country. Beyoncé is touring on her Grammy-winning country album, “Cowboy Carter.” All races and ages are line dancing to ...