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Poets, Pirates & Parrots: Mac McAnally on Continuing Jimmy Buffett's Legacy, Collaborating with Kenny Chesney and More

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INTERVIEW •Meet Brenn!: The Singer-Songwriter Leading TikTok's New Folk Wave

Darius Rucker press photo 2025
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INTERVIEW •Darius Rucker on His New Rock Band, Working with BigXthaPlug and Swapping Nashville's Broadway for London's Cobbled Streets

Zach Top wearing a cowboy hat and holding a guitar
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OPINION•Innovator or Imitator: Where Do We Draw the Line with Zach Top?

With his highly-anticipated 2025 record, Ain't In It For My Health, on the way, it's time to consider whether the burgeoning country superstar is the savior we've been waiting for or if he's all hat and no cattle.

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OPINION•The Five Artists You Need to See at The Long Road 2025 This Weekend

The much-loved country and Americana festival returns to Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, UK this weekend, August 22-24

Album – Own Worst Enemy – Gavin Adcock
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OPINION•First Listen: Holler Staff Reacts to Gavin Adcock's Own Worst Enemy

The Georgia native, who's gained high acclaim over the last few years due in part to his rowdy showmanship and questionable antics online and beyond, just released his third record, Own Worst Enemy.

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OPINION•First Listen: Holler Staff Reacts to Molly Tuttle's So Long Little Miss Sunshine

So Long Little Miss Sunshine strikes an unexpectedly deep chord, bringing bluegrass into a contemporary realm that’s full of intensely relatable experiences of girlhood, growth and gaining self-confidence.

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10 Country and Americana Artists You Need to Know

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LONG READ•The Burl: From Independent Upstart to the Center of Kentucky Music

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LONG READ•The Devil and Country Music

Artist - Amanda Shires & Bobbie Nelson
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LONG READ•Amanda Shires: Blowing on Embers

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LONG READ•In Search of Bobbie Gentry

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INTRODUCING•10 Country and Americana Artists You Need to Know July 2025

A round up of the 10 new and upcoming country and Americana artists you need to know in July 2025

Post Malone performing with Jelly Roll
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OPINION•Is This Viral AI-Generated Eminem, Post Malone and Jelly Roll Song, ‘Devil in Her Eyes’, a Worrying Sign of the Times?

The debate surrounding AI and music is becoming increasingly heated, as AI-generated songs continue to grow in popularity.

Hazlett looking to the side at BST Hyde Park
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INTERVIEW•Meet Indie-Folk's Next Star: Hazlett on His New Album, Opening for Noah Kahan at Hyde Park and More

The Australian maverick sits down with Holler to delve into his sophomore record, ‘last night you said you miss me’.

Morgan Wallen performing live
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OPINION•The MTV VMA's Have Missed a Golden Opportunity with Their New ‘Best Country’ Category

The awards ceremony, which takes place on September 7th, features the ‘Best Country’ category for the first time ever.

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OPINION•First Listen: Sam Barber, Anne Wilson and the Albums You Need to Hear This Week

What did the Holler team think of this week's new albums? Honest reactions, hot takes and early favorites—here’s our first-listen breakdowns for Sam Barber, Anne Wilson, Zandi Holup, The Wood Brothers, Sunny Sweeney and Morgan Wade.

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OPINION•First Listen: Holler Staff Reacts to Tyler Childers - Snipe Hunter

Tyler Childers' Snipe Hunter: A Bold Exploration of Appalachian Roots and Experimental Sound