With the release of his new album, the Texas rapper makes a concerted play towards a new audience. But will it pay off? The first noise on BigXThaPlug’s latest album, I Hope You're Happy, comes from a ...

In the last few years, over a few decent mixtapes, BigX built a reputation as the torchbearer of Texas storytelling rap. He’s got an interesting story, one that could be in a Larry McMurtry novel if ...

In 2024, 20% of the Recording Industry Association of America's gold- and platinum-selling albums and singles claimed Nashville's music industry in their development. That surge has balanced the music ...

Alabama hip-hop artist Clever got his big break when the late rapper Juice WRLD shared one of his songs on his Instagram page, instantly gaining him thousands of followers overnight. That helped also ...

Perhaps more than any other figure, producer and executive Shannon Houchins has had the most significant impact on the development of country-rap. He produced the first Bubba Sparxxx album, and his ...

The 41-year-old musician, who was first arrested at 14, received clemency after a year-long review of his application for ...

Doja Cat will not be delving into country music anytime soon. On Sept. 21, the “Kiss Me More” singer appeared on CBS Mornings, where journalist Michelle Miller brought up the idea of artists dabbling ...

A white rapper known for viral anthems supporting Donald Trump and Republican officials has released a music video with a country singer calling for public lynchings. Over a banjo riff, the chorus of ...

Run down the list of the richest singers on the planet, and one thing quickly becomes obvious. Country music has a big audience. The list of the wealthiest performers in the world is littered with ...

Zach Bryan performs at MetLife Stadium on July 20, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. Country singer Zach Bryan is making headlines after a snippet of his new song “Bad News,” posted on the singer’s ...