Country folks are proud of their lifestyle and their heritage, as they should be! From the heart of the Deep South to the furthest reaches of the Wild West, country living can take many different ...

Like so much rock 'n' roll from the earliest and most formative years, Southern rock took a little bit from here and a little bit from there. Southern rock, distinct from its lighter country rock ...

I knew this would be fun. The response to the story on “AM versions” of songs hit a chord, so to speak, with your memories matching mine … and more. But before we get into it, I had a chance to talk ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Southern rock guitarist and songwriter Tommy Talton, who died Dec. 28, 2023, ...

A few years ago, I came across a book called Worship Across the Racial Divide. Its chapter titles were arresting: “African Americans as the Icon of ‘True Worship,’” “The Naïve Experience of Worship in ...

The Rated Red Crew reveals deeper meanings behind three more Southern sayings. Kansas mayor hit with criminal charges for allegedly voting as noncitizen in several elections Virginia Giuffre's memoir ...

Taylor Swift fans are still debating the meaning behind her new song “Ruin the Friendship” from her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl. Instead, fans were given an emotional and heartfelt ballad ...

Two years before Celeste Rivas Hernandez disappeared, the singer D4vd recorded a song called “Romantic Homicide.” The release date was well before her death. That song, and its lyrics, are in the ...

Few places in the Caribbean carry the quiet allure of Harbour Island. Just three miles long, the Bahamian outpost—nicknamed “Briland”—has long been a retreat for royalty, rock stars, and billionaires ...