These three female country artists are all from the 1980s, and each helped shape country music as we know it today.

When it comes to breakups, you could say the women of country music do it best. Of course some will argue that point, so we'll soften our stance slightly: When it comes to breakups, country music ...

It has been 10 years since "Tomatogate" rallied women in country music. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images, Rich Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images ...

Country music, above all else, is known for its truth-telling powers. The genre prides itself on sharing the stories of the people who love and honor its sounds. While some music tries to lift up ...

Even though there have been a ton of incredible female country singers -- Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire can practically Cher it up and go first-name only -- and the '90s were dominated by powerhouses ...

The country music legend said it was "helpful" highlighting women at the CMAs. Dolly Parton discussed women's empowerment and the strides female country singers have made in the music industry on "The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about music and the business of music. Look at any list of the greatest country artists of all time and you’ll see the ...

Country music is back at the Super Bowl. Vocal powerhouse Brandi Carlile will perform "America the Beautiful" ahead of the Feb. 8 game in Santa Clara, Calif. She is one of three pre-game performers ...

In 2015, women singers in country music were told they were just the "tomatoes" in a salad of male stars — a juicy soundbite that became known as Tomatogate. One decade later, frustration is still ...