“This ain’t a Country album. This is a “Beyoncé” album,” Pop’s most influential star declared 10 days prior to the release of her newest album, “Cowboy Carter.” This latest endeavor, succeeding...

Erin Rae, one of country music’s blossoming artists, came to New Orleans last Saturday, Oct. 14. The 33-year-old and her band commanded a sizable audience at Toulouse Theatre in the French Quarter.   Erin...