American Songwriter

4 Female Country Artists Who Had Massive Pop Hits, Too

Of all of the female country artists who have had success at pop radio, it’s Dolly Parton who has probably influenced them the most. Parton, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, has spent her ...
Tennessean

Alice Randall discusses Fisk University, Black women's role in country music's history

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 ...
American Songwriter

“Congratulations to My Queen”: Beyoncé Pays Tribute to a True Pioneer for Black Female Country Singers Everywhere

Beyoncé’s country music career has been met with brash criticism and glorious praise. Regardless, Cowboy Carter has recently been nominated for two Grammys in the upcoming awards show. Both ...
Tennessean

National Museum of African American Music to display Fisk Jubilee Singers exhibit

The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) will present "Jubilation! Ambassadors on a Sacred Journey," an exhibit celebrating the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The exhibit, opening May 10th in ...