Features

What Is a Cowboy Ballad?

And, what changes about this classic format when it crosses the Atlantic – and back again? We asked Scottish balladeer Sam Shackleton to explain.

Mumford & Sons Continue to Matter, In Americana and Beyond

From their hit debut in 2009 to their latest, 2025’s Rushmere, what is it about this iconic band that felt so fresh then and still appeals today?

Country Stars
Country Songwriters

Often, the biggest stars in country are the genre’s most adored and respected songwriters, too.

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