Country Songwriter Alice Randall Releases Book & First Ever Album, “My Black Country”

Legendary Country songwriter Alice Randall has released her first album after decades of writing hits for other artists. Randall’s album, “My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall,” encompasses recordings of previously released songs she wrote, but this time, sung by Black women. The 11-track album includes features artists Leyla McCalia, […]


Missy Elliott to Embark on First Headlining Tour, Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timbaland to Join ‘OUT OF THIS WORLD’ Tour

The icon, the legend, Missy Elliott is set to embark on her first headlining tour across North America, giving fans “The Missy Elliott Experience.” Hip Hop legend Busta Rhymes, multi-platinum-selling superstar Ciara, and mega-producer Timbaland will join Elliott on the road. The 24-city summer tour kicks off on July 4 in […]


Rissi Palmer Honors Those That Came Before Her, Talks New Album and Disparities for Black Women in Country Music: ‘Y’all Don’t See a Problem?’

Breaking Barriers in Country music as a Black woman while highlighting others on her journey, Rissi Palmer continues to soar and blaze a path for Country artists of color to follow through. Starting her path in 2007 with her self-titled album, Palmer says her goals and perspectives have changed. “I think […]


Rising Country Artist Reyna Roberts Breaks Tradition, Follows Her Path & Defends Beyoncé: ‘I’m More Than What They Want to Fit In A Box’

Crediting music with saving her life since the day of her birth, rising artist Reyna Roberts said that Country music chose her, which is evident in her genre-blending style that defies, yet elevates traditional standards for the genre throughout her “Bad Girl Bible Vol. 1” debut album. Roberts said while on […]


Beyoncé Becomes First Black Woman to Debut at the Top of Billboard’s Hot Country Chart with ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’

Beyoncé is setting records for Black women in Country music but also breaking personal records. The night of the Usher Bowl, the Houston native surprise dropped 2 country songs, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” Despite some pushback and criticism across platforms and some Country stations, Beyoncé’s further dive into the […]


Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Mary J. Blige and More Nominated for 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees have been announced, and it includes many first-time nominees. From R&B to Rock, Hop-Hop to Alternative, Pop and Disco, the 2024 class of nominees is eclectic and has a range. To be nominated, artists will have had to release their first commercial […]


#NewMusic: Beyoncé Releases 2 Country Songs, ’16 Carriages’ and ‘Texas Hold ‘Em,’ Along with ‘Act II’ Date

A new act with 2 new songs; Beyoncé, the Entertainer You Are. Beyoncé has switched genres from House to Country with her two new song releases, leading to Act II in a series released in March. On Super Bowl Sunday, Beyoncé released “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” shortly after her […]