BigXThaPlug's hits cement country's most crossover era ever at Ryman Auditorium

Dallas rap superstar BigXThaPlug returned to Nashville for a night defined by the crossover appeal of three years of country, rap hits.
American Songwriter

A Lot Has Changed, but the Feelings Remain: 3 Country Songs That Keep Speaking Truth 100 Years Later

These three country songs might be about 100 years old, but their themes and ideas still speak truth to this day.
American Songwriter

4 Classic Country Songs That Pair Perfectly With a Front Porch and a Cold Beer

These four classic country songs would be the perfect soundtrack to sitting on a front porch and drinking a cold beer.
Taste of Country

14 Unlikely Country Hits That Broke All the Rules

Any seasoned country executive can tell you that there's a certain secret sauce that goes into making a radio hit. A catchy hook, a relatable lyric, a little twang ... and well, if you throw in a few ...