Country Music Features

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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

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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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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.

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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.