Women have been the backbone of country music for decades. From the proto-country bluegrass banjo-playing trailblazers to the classic country songstresses to the modern-day country-pop hitmakers, ...

Country women have delivered some truly great music in 2025. This list of the 12 best country songs released by females features several contemporary hitmakers, one absolute legend and a woman who ...

2024's class includes Denitia, Anne Wilson, Ella Langley and more. By Jessica Nicholson CMT‘s Next Women of Country franchise, now in its 11th year, has added 14 new artists to its ranks, revealing ...

"CMT's Next Women of Country is an incredible beacon in this town, shining a light on new female talent," says Brittney Spencer. By Jessica Nicholson As CMT’s Next Women of Country celebrates its 10th ...

Country women are dominating this list of country albums scheduled for 2026. Ella Langley and Megan Moroney both have projects on the calendar. These albums follow strong re-issues from Trisha ...

Garth Brooks’ recent country radio station launch is all about leveling the playing field for artists, giving big time airtime to those who may not have landed a major label. The Big 615, in ...

In 2017, I ended my marriage of almost 12 years. It wasn’t one big betrayal. No one was a villain, not really. What happened was the oppressive weight of being a wife and mother and the burden of ...

Tanner Adell fell in love with country music young. She grew up splitting her time between Los Angeles and Star Valley, WY, which created a stark contrast — but it was the country lifestyle, and ...

Despite efforts to improve representation, female artists make up a small percentage of country radio airplay. Beyoncé's success on country radio with "Texas Hold 'Em" without traditional promotion ...