Country Music Hall of Fame opens Taylor Swift pop-up exhibit

Taylor Swift has a new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame. The pop-up features her costume and props from a recent ...
American Songwriter

What the AMAs Got Wrong About the Origins of Country Music: Behind Megan Moroney’s Viral Moment

Last night (May 26), Megan Moroney had one of the most viral moments of the 2025 American Music Awards. She and fellow rising country star Shaboozey took the stage to present the Favorite Country Duo ...
Taste of Country

Did You Spot These 8 Country Music Moments at Super Bowl LIX?

Country music wasn't invited to be a part of the Super Bowl in 2025, but we showed up anyway. There were no fewer than eight great country moments, including the one song that seemed to unite everyone ...
Hosted on MSN

AI ‘Artist’ Breaking Rust Doesn’t Really Have ‘The No. 1 Country Song in America’ — At Least Not on a Chart That Actually Matters

Does AI “artist” Breaking Rust really have the number-one country song in America? Despite the multitude of headlines proclaiming “Walk My Walk” to be a chart-topping hit, the short answer is no. DMN ...
The New York Times

Country Music Is Entirely at War With Itself

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 ...
NPR

For country music traditionalists, Grammy changes promise a brighter spotlight

To get a sense of how wide the country music landscape — and the divides within it — are in 2025, consider the varied reactions to an announcement the Recording Academy made in June: The best country ...