Trailblazers: 25 Modern Female Artists Changing Country MusicTrailblazers: 25 Modern Female Artists Changing Country MusicThese women are kicking down doors, fighting for equal representation and broadening the path for the female country acts who come after them.Carena LiptakCarena LiptakBilly DukesBilly Dukes
Carrie Underwood Fires Back After ‘American Idol’ Crowd Boos HerCarrie Underwood Fires Back After ‘American Idol’ Crowd Boos HerCarrie Underwood had a pointed response after getting booed during 'American Idol’s Hollywood Week in Nashville.Donny MeachamDonny Meacham
Do Country Stars Owe It To Us to Explain Their Politics?Do Country Stars Owe It To Us to Explain Their Politics?These days, 'Shut up and sing' is becoming more and more of a relic. That's a good thing. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Carrie Underwood Explains Her Tough Judging Style on ‘Idol’Carrie Underwood Explains Her Tough Judging Style on ‘Idol’The country superstar says she’s not trying to be harsh on 'American Idol' — she just believes the truth helps contestants grow.Donny MeachamDonny Meacham
Jay DeMarcus Explains Surge in Country + Christian DuetsJay DeMarcus Explains Surge in Country + Christian DuetsCountry music is finding a spiritual groove, and it's resonating deeply with fans on both sides of the genre fence.Evan PaulEvan Paul
Carrie Underwood Relives 'Baby Knees' Meme on 'American Idol'Carrie Underwood Relives 'Baby Knees' Meme on 'American Idol'Remember Carrie's baby knees?Jess RoseJess Rose
Country Artists Who Have Sung the National AnthemCountry Artists Who Have Sung the National AnthemNo one does it better than our country artists.Jess RoseJess Rose
Country's Best Covers of Toby Keith's 'Should've Been a Cowboy'Country's Best Covers of Toby Keith's 'Should've Been a Cowboy'Many artists have used this song to pay tribute to the late Toby Keith. Jess RoseJess Rose
Carrie Underwood Moved to Tears by Mom's 'Idol' Audition: WATCHCarrie Underwood Moved to Tears by Mom's 'Idol' Audition: WATCHThe country superstar was visibly emotional after one mom’s 'American Idol' audition struck a nerve with a song about motherhood, chaos, and grace.Donny MeachamDonny Meacham
Why Carrie Underwood Chose Home Over Touring in 2026: REPORTWhy Carrie Underwood Chose Home Over Touring in 2026: REPORTCarrie Underwood’s skipping a tour in 2026 — not because she’s tired, but because her time, her energy, and her focus belong at home right now.Donny MeachamDonny Meacham