Sponsored by The Avidity Awards The biggest night in independent gospel music is happening right here in Chicago. A night to be inspired and encouraged all while recognizing independent artists is ...

Even as young listeners increasingly file their music by vibe and mood, genre gatekeeping continues to be a time-honored tradition. Is Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” a country album? Is song-of-the-year ...

East Texas music veteran Paul Cauthen's latest album "Black on Black" finds him soulfully embodying the fringes of country's ...