The acoustic guitar has long been at the center of country music. In the early days of the genre, it was the only kind of guitar available. Even after the introduction of electric guitars, many ...

In the fall of 2018, Walker Hayes dropped the music video for his newest song, "90's Country," and threw a party so his fans could see the clip first. During that event, the country singer performed ...

To some fans, country music was meant to be played one way—unfiltered, unplugged, and entirely acoustic. This is a purist school of thought, and one that mainly applies to bluegrass and folk music.

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Why twang matters: That signature country snap comes from single-coil clarity, midrange-focused EQ, and touch-sensitive dynamics that cut through a mix. Gear of the greats: Paisley favors Telecasters ...

Luke Combs is one of the best vocalists in modern country music, and he only proves that point further with the acoustic rendition of "Beautiful Crazy." The stripped-down version of his fan-favorite ...

Making musical instruments takes hours of precise and delicate work. It’s a real craft. Bruce Thompson is one of those craftsmen. He's an acoustic guitar maker based in Saranac Lake. He’s also one of ...

As country music enters a new era in 2026, the genre is seeing a resurgence of the guitar-driven, story-rich sound that defined the careers of Kenny Chesney and Brad Paisley. While the industry shifts ...

Country newcomer Tyler Farr is having fun watching his debut single 'Hot Mess' climb the country charts. The laid-back song about a girl that has it all together on the surface has found a place in ...

The Zoran guitar concept from designer Amit Zoran allows musicians to customize their sound using a CAD/CAM process. By assembling different sound cells (i.e. the physical parts of the instrument ...