Country music and patriotism go hand in hand. They are so prevalent that they have become almost a trope. However, there are country artists who manage to strike the perfect chord between patriotism ...

Merriam-Webster defines patriotism as a "love for or devotion to one's country." While people often link patriotism to political stances, it's more than that. That love and devotion can be tied to ...

The bad news for country music fans in 2025 is that a trio of acts, including two legendary singers, announced retirements.

Released in October 2011, “Home” became the stirring second single—and title track—from Dierks Bentley’s 2012 album. The patriotic song was deeply influenced by a tragic January 2011 shooting in ...

A tip of the cowboy hat goes to our John Mac Ghlionn for his spot-on lament of the slow but inexorable decline of country music. Country may not be dead as a going concern, but it’s on life-support.