Country music, as a termed genre, more or less began back in the 1940s, inspired by countless American folk genres dating back to the 1920s or even earlier. By the time the 1960s rolled around, ...

The 1960s are a criminally underrated decade when it comes to country music. The 1970s saw the rise of Outlaw Country and singer/songwriters like John Prine and Guy Clark. Today, many genre fans are ...

A great country song is one that tells a complete story in about three minutes, whether it's about heartache, joy, rebellion, or just everyday life. These are the tracks that didn't just climb the ...