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LONG READElla Langley Is Just The Beginning: Meet The Women Set to Break Through Next

With Ella Langley opening the floodgates for women in country, we look ahead to which artists could follow in the ‘Choosin’ Texas’ hitmaker's footsteps, such as Stella Lefty, Kaitlin Butts and more.

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LONG READHow Country Accidentally Sparked a Christian Music Revolution

Through the likes of Forrest Frank, Brandon Lake and Josiah Queen, Contemporary Christian Music is enjoying a purple-patch - we examine the role country music has played in its emergence.

Waylon Jennings for Songbird
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LONG READ“They Told Me to Be Nice”: The Story Behind Waylon Jennings’ Iconic 1975 CMA Speech

Revisit the legendary moment when Waylon Jennings defied the CMA establishment and delivered one of country music’s most memorable acceptance speeches.

Holler Country Music
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LONG READThe Burl: From Independent Upstart to the Center of Kentucky Music

Ahead of the inaugural Burl County Fair, Holler takes a deep dive into the history of beloved Kentucky venue The Burl and what makes it so special.

Holler Country Music
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LONG READThe Devil and Country Music

The Devil appears in a number of country tunes, continually shapeshifting from an imposing caricature – horned and crimson – to something more human. Here, Holler explores the Devil's role in the genre.

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

Shires talks to Holler about her new collaborative album with the late Bobbie Nelson, working with Lawrence Rothman and rediscovering her passion for music.