It is impossible to think of American music in this century without such Southern-derived forms as ragtime, jazz, blues, country, gospel, rhythm and blues, Cajun, zydeco, and rock'n'roll.

Though he’s one of the most iconic country stars of all time, Johnny Cash had a complex relationship with the genre. Known ...

Kenyan gospel singer Samson Maombi has taken the internet by storm with his Kiswahili country music song, 'Nitauimba Wimbo'.

"Sunday Morning" contributor Bill Flanagan remembers the former president's love of music, and how his celebrations of America's musical heritage spanned the genres of country, gospel, classical, jazz ...

Michael Robertson grew up singing church songs out of hymn books—classics like “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior” and “Lord, I ...

While preparing for his Grand Ole Opry debut, Alabama-born, Big Loud-signed folk-soul performer Kashus Culpepper discussed ...

The Allman Brothers kick-started his candidacy and Willie Nelson smoked marijuana at the White House. Mr. Carter’s tastes ...