These women are kicking down doors, fighting for equal representation and broadening the path for the female country acts who come after them.

Even though there have been a ton of incredible female country singers -- Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire can practically Cher it up and go first-name only -- and the '90s were dominated by powerhouses ...

Country music is back at the Super Bowl. Vocal powerhouse Brandi Carlile will perform "America the Beautiful" ahead of the Feb. 8 game in Santa Clara, Calif. She is one of three pre-game performers ...