Country Music Features

OPINION•Three Chords and a Grudge: Have Country Feuds Gone Soft?

From Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton and Charlie Rich & John Denver, to Toby Keith & The Chicks and Gavin Adcock & Zach Bryan, we're looking at the nitty gritty behind country music's most iconic feuds and their evolution over the last century.

Zach Top wearing a cowboy hat and holding a guitar

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OPINION•Innovator or Imitator: Where Do We Stand With Zach Top?

With his highly-anticipated 2025 record, Ain't In It For My Health, on the way, it's time to consider whether the burgeoning country superstar is the savior we've been waiting for or if he's all hat and no cattle.

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OPINION•The Five Artists You Need to See at The Long Road 2025 This Weekend

The much-loved country and Americana festival returns to Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, UK this weekend, August 22-24

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OPINION•Is This Viral AI-Generated Eminem, Post Malone and Jelly Roll Song, ‘Devil in Her Eyes’, a Worrying Sign of the Times?

The debate surrounding AI and music is becoming increasingly heated, as AI-generated songs continue to grow in popularity.

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OPINION•The MTV VMA's Have Missed a Golden Opportunity with Their New ‘Best Country’ Category

The awards ceremony, which takes place on September 7th, features the ‘Best Country’ category for the first time ever.

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OPINION•The Universal Sound: A Five Song Guide to Tyler Childers

Get to know the revered country singer-songwriter through five of his most career-defining songs.