Murder ballads are an age-old tradition in folk music, particularly throughout Appalachia and the southern United States. Some of these melodies and storylines are centuries old, which means victims ...

Despite there being many Johnny Cash songs about failing and being down on your luck, that certainly wasn't true when it came to the singer's career. From the second his debut album — With His Hot and ...

John Reischman and the Jaybirds, who are well known in the bluegrass and folk music community, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Johnny Cash historian Mark Stielper and Cash's son, John Carter Cash, on their book, Johnny Cash: The Life in Lyrics and the Man in Black's legacy as a songwriter.

Dylan remains one of the most influential songwriters ever. He became a popular folk musician, broke with folk tradition by playing electric guitar at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, and got high with ...

He’s a near-mythical figure in the world of country and rockabilly, with a body of work that still holds immense power to this day. His characterful bass baritone voice is immediately recognisable, ...

On January 1, 1958, Johnny Cash walked through the gates of San Quentin State Prison and performed for inmates.