With its shimmering synths and outright rejection of genre markers, the music popularized in the ’80s seemingly shares few commonalities with the string-drenched solemnity often found in country.

The 1980s were a glorious time with lots of big hair and bouncy musical hits. In fact, there was so much new music and newish genres (New Wave became massive in the early part of the decade) that it ...

These three female country artists had big hits in the 80s, but have since faded away without making more music.

The 1980s was a defining decade for popular culture, but its impact was heavily felt in music. It saw the new romantics, Live Aid, Madonna, the rise of hip-hop, and the birth of MTV. The constant ...

The 1980s were a decade when artists pushed boundaries and challenged social norms through provocative lyrics. While some tracks became cultural touchstones that sparked important conversations about ...