The 1960s was a golden era for folk music ... voice have made her one of the most beloved and successful country and folk music artists. Parton’s influence extends beyond music to philanthropy ...

Because it’s too early to gauge the long-term impact of many of the newer acts yet, the list leans largely on artists whose place in country music history is already secure. But everyone on the ...

7 Iconic Moments From the 1960s' Country Music Variety Shows Country music had a big role in television in the 1960s, thanks in part to these standout moments. LOOK: Country Artists With Stars on ...

American singer and songwriter Peter Yarrow, who found fame with the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died on ...

During an incredible run of success spanning the 1960s, Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers released six Billboard Top 10 singles, two No. 1 albums and won five Grammys.

In Nashville, in the late 1950s and early 1960s, studio producers on ... taking some of the “twang” out of country music, but allowing the lead singer to be front and center.

Pride, who rose to fame in the 1960s, passed away on Saturday from complications of Covid-19. While Pride was not the first black singer in country music, he became one of its biggest stars during ...