Hear tracks by MJ Lenderman, Miranda Lambert, ASAP Rocky featuring Jessica Pratt and others.
Category: Country Music
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Dave Loggins, Who Wrote Hits for Himself and Others, Dies at 76
After tasting fame with “Please Come to Boston” in 1974, he became a major Nashville songwriter. He also wrote the theme to the Masters golf tournament.
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Mary Martin, Who Gave Many Music Stars Their Start, Dies at 85
Her loyalty to artists and her eye for talent made her a force in a male-dominated business. Among her accomplishments: introducing Bob Dylan to the Band.
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Joe Bonsall, Tenor Voice of the Oak Ridge Boys, Dies at 76
His vocals on songs like “Elvira” were a key to the evolution of the group, originally a Southern gospel quartet, into perennial country hitmakers.
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Megan Moroney Sings a Message About Messy 20-Something Life: It’s OK.
The rising country star writes about disastrous love and learning big lessons with charm, wit and solid hooks. Her new LP, “Am I Okay?,” is due Friday.
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The 15 Songs That Hit No. 1 This Year (So Far)
Hear tracks by Shaboozey, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar and more.
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An All ‘Independence’ Playlist for the Fourth of July
Listen to songs by Martina McBride, Destiny’s Child, Kelly Clarkson and more.
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Shania Twain, Officially a ‘Legend’
The Glastonbury Festival’s coveted “Legend’s Slot,” at 3:45 p.m. Sunday, was hers and she said she was ready for the “most extraordinary party of my career.”
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Buzz Cason, Songwriter Best Known for ‘Everlasting Love,’ Dies at 84
As a performer, he was a leading figure in the early days of Nashville rock ’n’ roll. He later found success as a writer, producer and publisher.
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Kinky Friedman, Musician and Humorist Who Slew Sacred Cows, Dies at 79
He and his band, the Texas Jewboys, won acclaim for their satirical takes on American culture. He later wrote detective novels and ran for Texas governor.
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Jeremy Tepper, Alt-Country Impressario, Dies at 60
As a journalist, singer, label owner and radio producer, he fostered a community of musicians on the outskirts of Americana.