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.

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 ...

The Castellows, three sisters from Georgia, are gaining popularity in Nashville with music that feels both timeless and fresh. They recently released a six-song acoustic EP. Raised on a cattle farm ...