DeFord Bailey was born on December 14, 1899, and he remains one of the most trailblazing musicians in country music history.

Legacy. It’s a linchpin of what makes the blues such a vibrant and vital musical genre and a big part of the spirit of the ...

As a member of Booker T. & the MG’s and as a producer, he played a pivotal role in the rise of Stax Records, a storied force ...

As one of the world’s leading blues remixers, Charlie Beale has developed a signature style that incorporates samples of ...

Jacksonville’s Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks join "CMA Country Christmas" Tuesday on ABC. Here’s how to watch.

Ely, known for his bluesy, rock-country vibe, performed many times in Houston, including at Fitzgerald's and McGonigel's ...

Steve Cropper, who got his start at Stax Records in Memphis, would ultimately help define the sound of soul music.

Some of the best local musicians in San Diego are throwing holiday concerts this week on stages throughout the county.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Joe Ely, the influential Texas-born singer-songwriter whose blend of honky-tonk, rock and roadhouse ...

The controversy about Zach Bryan's latest song taps into a half century of political realignment and country's evolution.

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter played in the Flatlanders and Los Super Seven, and hopped on songs by the Clash, Uncle ...