In this 250th anniversary year of the United States, pianist Lara Downes is traveling the country collecting conversations with scholars, searching for our history through songs. Her latest stop is ...

From folk music to abolition and women’s rights, Illinois helped shape American history and culture.

While the competition continues, American Idol returned to a fan-favorite theme with the Songs of Faith episode. Tasking the singer with covering a song rooted in faith and worship, contestants ...

Earlier this week, the New York Times released its list of the 30 greatest living American songwriters. For those who are tapped into the worlds of hip-hop and popular music, it’s a rock-solid list.

Some people say there are too many awards shows. Okay, most people say there are too many awards shows, but the 2026 American Music Awards nominations show why we should protect the multitudes. For ...