Jewly Hight

The bluegrass group Osborne Brothers released their version of "Rocky Top" on Christmas Day 50 years ago. Sonny Osborne retired in 2005, but Bobby is still going strong. The singer released his latest album 'Original' in June.

Based on true accounts, the song is a devastating testimony to the quiet suffering of the partners and spouses who welcome soldiers home.

On a second installment of back catalog gems and choice covers, the country singer-songwriter retains his hard-living artistic persona — but also embraces meaningful familial attachments.

Once a teenage winner of The Voice, the country singer has begun to personalize her craft, with new textures to her big delivery and diaristic self-disclosure in her lyrics.

At the Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday night, light political farce and wide-angle expressions of empathy were the vehicles for addressing violence, toxic politics and sexual assault.

Beathard, who has family connections in the country music industry and an edgier, angstier sound than Nashville is used to, will release his debut album, Dear Someone, on November 17.

The contemporary R&B singer collaborates with her father — blues and soul legend Syl Johnson — to craft a consciously retro-sounding album which feels both vital and knowing.

The Toronto-based songwriter's new album beckons the listener into an intimate space where daydreams can go undisturbed.

He's was one of the most recognizable voices in acoustic music, thanks to work with Alison Krauss and on the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack. Then he got a call from Avicii.

There was a time when bluegrass artist Dan Tyminski was best known for his work with Alison Krauss. That was before he met Avicii.