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Changes are taking place amid continuing calls for diversity by Americana artists, who are optimistic about change but frustrated by what they perceive as a lack of clarity and transparency on the Americana Music Association's part.

"I like to be on the cutting edge of things," the singer shares.

Adia Victoria's new album, 'A Southern Gothic', is so deeply rooted in southern heritage, yet it began so far away from the South.

It's not a "country album" per se — it's country-inspired.

The gruff-mannered country singer is a gentle giant at heart.

Thirty years after her debut in 1991, Yearwood is not only known as one of the leading women of '90s country, she's also built a food-focused empire.

Jackson's newest album contains the first songs she ever co-wrote, and her most autobiographical material to date.

Sam Williams released his debut album, 'Glasshouse Children', on Friday (Aug. 20), and whatever happens from here on out with the record is just fine with him.

She's always fought for music with a message.

What it is about this 46-square-mile city that allowed my angst to be superseded during a racially and socially frustrating moment in country music’s century-long history?