However culture-shifting history proves Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter, to be, it’s not unprecedented. For generations, artists have blurred the supposed lines between country music, R&B, soul, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. The way we listen to and understand music has continued to ...

Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo is exploring country music with his new music. Ne-Yo states his new music is "country-inspired," citing the genre's storytelling and authenticity as key influences. His ...

When Beyoncé released Cowboy Carter earlier this year, she said it was the best music she’s ever made, even if it wasn’t what everyone expected of her. Just days before the album’s release, the star ...