Music

From John Schneider comparing her to a dog to a country station refusing to play her song, white people are mad Beyoncé is tapping into her country roots.
/ February 21, 2024
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On theGrio’s ‘Writing Black’ podcast, award-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens explains why country music was co-founded by Black creativity.
/ February 20, 2024
John Schneider x Beyoncé country song song
Beyoncé has sparked controversy after dropping two country songs as she gears up for the release of “Renaissance (Act II).”
/ February 20, 2024
Black contributions to country music have been whitewashed and erased, but Beyoncé is forcing America to remember what Black people built.
/ February 19, 2024
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Whatever our relationship to the Black church, there is a rich legacy of Black gospel music and preaching to explore in PBS’s ‘Gospel.’
Lionel Richie and Diana Ross will headline the inaugural Fool in Love Festival at Hollywood Park Grounds in Inglewood, California.
/ February 15, 2024
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Usher is set to executive produce a drama series based on his music catalog about “Black love and individuals looking to find…”
/ February 15, 2024