50 years later: 11 classic albums that hit No. 1 on the charts in 1976

A Beatle, some Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, and most of all, Peter Frampton all had records top the charts in 1976.

Of Notoriety: ZZ Top tribute, Nate Venturelli and ‘Faustus’ on stage

After the original ZZ Top rock band formed in Houston, Texas in 1969, it garnered more than half a century of concerts, tours ...
Opinion

Zach Bryan’s anti-ICE song drew ire from Trump officials. Is country music waking up?

Emerging stars are starting to critique Trump’s immigration crackdown – defying the genre’s legacy of conservatism ...
Taste of Country

What Is Outlaw Country Music in 2026? Three Outlaws Weigh In

Ray Wylie Hubbard, Dale Watson and Cross Canadian Ragweed frontman Cody Canada share their take on where outlaw country ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1970, Merle Haggard Released the Signature Song That Doubled Down on His Divisive “Okie” Reputation

Merle Haggard doubled down on the reputation that was born from "Okie from Muskogee" with his next big hit, "Fightin' Side of ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1968, Merle Haggard Topped the Country Charts With This Heartbreaking Tribute to His Prison Buddies

Outlaw country great Merle Haggard scored his third No. 1 hit with a heartbreaking tribute to his prison buddy, Rabbit.
AV Club

3 new songs and 3 new albums to listen to this weekend

Welcome to our weekly music post, where we spotlight our favorite new songs and albums. Hop in the comments and tell us: What new music are you listening to? Spelling’s music is generally lush and ...