In this week's Country Update lead story, Billboard reflects on Dolly Parton's legacy and how she paved the way for women in ...

Country music has always had powerful women at the center of its story. But right now, the scene feels especially driven by female artists who are not just part of the conversation — they are shaping ...

In this week's Country Update lead, women make a big impact on the country charts. By Tom Roland Coincidence or a reaction to the trend? Each of the top 5 singles on the Hot Country Songs chart dated ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From the get-go, Dolly Parton was a force to be reckoned with. She challenged social norms, broke barriers for women in country ...

After years of fighting for a seat at the table, women are finally on top in country music. Artists like Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead nominations at the Academy of Country ...

"In the 60s, we were just staring to stand up." Jeannie Seely on the women of Country Music. "In the 60s, we were just staring to stand up." Jeannie Seely on the women of Country Music.

Dolly Parton broke barriers for women in country music by controlling her image, owning her work and refusing to shed her femininity for authority.