Artists - Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean 

Recent country star pairings have resulted in an extremely surface-level exchange between two poster children for the modern homogenization of Nashville’s country.

Nashville's Quid Pro Quo: The Death of the Country Music Duo?

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Jimmie Allen with fans CMA Fest

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Awards - Luke Combs CMA 2021

Since 1967, only seven women have taken the Entertainer of the Year Award home in the 55 years since the CMA was created. Seven. In 55 years.

Man, I Feel Like A Loser: The Decade-Long Wait for a Female Entertainer of the Year

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Does the Musgraves Grammy snub mean her Golden Hour is over?

Opinion: Has Kacey Musgraves Been Snubbed?

Live - Brandi Carlile Americana Awards

Marcus K Dowling explains how the awards were a bittersweet attempt by an industry representing a nation to again celebrate its once proudly indomitable spirit.

Americana Awards 2021: The National Need for Healing

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Artist - Charley Pride

The celebrity created from Charley Pride’s talent was surely a start; a showcase of what Black artists can bring to the table. But without the inclusion of Black talent in all facets of the industry, that inclusion is hollow and performative.

CMT Giants: The Enduring Legacy of Charley Pride

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Preview Railbird Festival

Our top artist recommendations for a weekend of great live music at Railbird Festival in Kentucky! 

Preview: 10 Artists to see at Railbird Festival 2021

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Kelly Red Carpet

Ahead of this weekend's ACM Awards, Kelly Sutton looks back on some of her favorite red carpet memories and stories. 

Opinion: Kelly Sutton's Favorite Red Carpet Moments 

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Artist - Solomon Burke 1 

The key in understanding the soul legend is realizing that his talents as a vocalist lent very well to him becoming the biggest Black country star since DeFord Bailey.

Artist - Garth Brooks Cowboy

After a lifetime of listening to cowboy songs like these, we hope that when it’s our time to ride off into the sunset, there’ll be pick-up men at our side telling us, “Good ride, cowboy. Good ride.”

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As country reckons with its need for greater diversity - across gender, race, and sexuality - the same goes for its storytelling. It’s time for new tales about alcohol and its aftermath.

Clearing Space for Sober Stories in Country Music

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Artist - Steve Earle & Justin Townes Earle

Neither man ever tried to hide the complexities and difficulties in their relationship,  yet there are certainly moments when their stars and paths aligned.

Son of the Father: The Frank Relationship of Steve Earle and Justin Townes Earle 

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If there’s one thing to take away from comparing Luke Combs and Ed Sheeran, it’s that their relatability is resonating.

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Graphic - Baylen's YIR

Country's voice of the people sums up a rollercoaster of a year.

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Angela Strehli is back and gracing us with her presence like the expert she is - reminding the young guns just who brought the game to the table in the first place. 

Premiere: Angela Strehli - 'Ace of Spades'

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Gretchen Peters discusses her artistic evolution, Nashville throughout the decades, being embraced by the UK and how being an ally and mother to a transgender son – particularly in the eye of the media – has solidified her world view.

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CMA Fest 2022: The Places To Be

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Opinion: Has Kacey Musgraves Been Snubbed?

Americana Awards 2021: The National Need for Healing

CMT Giants: The Enduring Legacy of Charley Pride

Preview: 10 Artists to see at Railbird Festival 2021

Opinion: Kelly Sutton's Favorite Red Carpet Moments

Solomon Burke: The Country Star?

Where Have All The Cowboy Songs Gone?

Clearing Space for Sober Stories in Country Music

Son of the Father: The Frank Relationship of Steve Earle and Justin Townes Earle

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