By A Mystery Man Writer
Black artists Jimmie Allen and Kane Brown are using their talent to change perceptions and earn mainstream recognition
The Privilege of Mediocrity - The New York Times
How racism propelled Jason Aldean to number one on the Hot 100 : It's Been a Minute : NPR
Mixed race in the UK: am I the future face of this country?
Linda Martell: Country Music's Lost Pioneer
People often assume all country singers have conservative views. This year has proved — yet again — that's not the case. - The Washington Post
People assume I'm a rapper': can country music get over racial
Gay in Country Music: Nashville Comes Out
White hip-hop artists navigate line between art and cultural
Beyoncé's hit song has programmers reckoning with country radio's biases - The Washington Post
The Music I Love Is a Racial Minefield – Mother Jones
Fight The Power: 11 Powerful Protest Songs Advocating For Racial Justice