Billboard crowns Cardi B #1 on their hottest female rap artists of 2025 list beating out a number of other acts.

When it comes to breakups, you could say the women of country music do it best. Of course some will argue that point, so we'll soften our stance slightly: When it comes to breakups, country music ...

It's no secret that women in hip-hop haven't always received the respect and praise that they deserve. However, when they join forces and support one another, the results are nothing short of powerful ...

“Not everybody has that to their credit — it’s difficult to get,” once said by Mariah Carey to her American Idol co-judge Nicki Minaj. The comment was mostly made in shade — what a feud that was! — ...

Though many people have covered “We Shall Overcome,” the version Joan Baez released in 1963 is nearly the definitive. Her smooth vocals drive the sentiment of this song home. It’s hard to buckle in ...

Despite efforts to improve representation, female artists make up a small percentage of country radio airplay. Beyoncé's success on country radio with "Texas Hold 'Em" without traditional promotion ...

Gloria Gaynor is thinking about the legacy of one of her most famous songs, “I Will Survive.” During Lifetime’s “Voices of a Lifetime” event at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York City last month, Gaynor, ...

It is certainly no secret that women have been historically under-represented in music and entertainment, and a large part of Variety’s Power of Women Nashville’s mission is to shine a light on the ...

It felt wrong to have an event in Music City without music… live music. And so Variety‘s inaugural Power of Women Nashville event differed from its predecessors on the coasts by having a house band to ...

From incredible story songs to heartbreaking personal narratives, these 21 tracks share the saddest subject matter country music has to offer — from a female perspective. Since the genre's early days, ...

Whether you are trying to curate a romantic playlist for her or want to understand what matters to women today, these love songs are a perfect addition to your list. Love can be too great or extreme ...