Emmylou Harris and Joan Baez are similar in the sense that most of their musical reputation lies in their ability to interpret other people’s songs, not necessarily write their own—but in each woman’s ...

From incredible story songs to heartbreaking personal narratives, these 21 tracks share the saddest subject matter country music has to offer — from a female perspective. Since the genre's early days, ...

When Stephen Wilson Jr was a kid, he’d often hear what he couldn’t do. Even his late father told him, “You’re a poor kid. Rich kids go to college. You’re not rich.” He still remembers the night he ...

What makes a truly great dark country song? Well, it helps if there's a death involved, and country music is full of classic, chilling murder ballads that fit the bill. But in order to be truly dark, ...

Pat Green is grieving the loss of several family members who have gone missing in the deadly central Texas floods. “Over the weekend, during the devastating flooding that hit Central Texas, my family ...

Rising country star Conner Smith is speaking out about the "darkness" and "trauma" resulting from his involvement in a fatal crash.

Who says men don't talk about their feelings? These 21 all-time-great country songs by men are some of the most devastatingly sad songs that the genre has to offer. These ballads are perfect ...