Country music has long been associated with conservative values; however, recent artists have used their songs to address social justice issues and challenge patriarchal ideals while offering progressive perspectives. Brandy Clark’s song, “Three Kids No Husband,” highlights how women are fatigued by our culture’s expectation that they both work full time and raise children simultaneously. […]
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Country music’s appeal transcends both racial and cultural lines. From Dolly Parton’s emotive ballads to Garth Brooks’ energetic anthems, country music reflects all aspects of human existence. Rock influences can bring an air of rebellion, while pop elements add catchy energy. And pedal steel guitar, with its sliding notes and emotive voice, adds another expressive
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This week in Nashville will witness the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards telecast, with performances by country superstars like Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini and Cody Johnson as well as up-and-coming acts HARDY Morgan Wallen and Carly Pearce. The inaugural CMA Awards were hosted by Country Music Association (CMA) in 1967 but weren’t broadcast until
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Country music offers lyrics about Jesus that you simply won’t find elsewhere. Country covers real-world topics people deal with daily. But sometimes these lyrics don’t reflect reality and end up pandering to their audience instead of truly representing Jesus, leading people to view it as mere spiritual tokenism or disregard it altogether. Don’t Think Jesus
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Country songs can inspire us, make us laugh or bring tears to our eyes – the 2000s saw many such classics reach the top of the charts and become favorites among country fans. Carrie Underwood catapulted to superstardom with “Before He Cheats”. Its powerful storyline and catchy chorus captured audiences everywhere; not to mention, this
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The Country Music Association Awards is country music’s signature event. Held annually in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena and broadcast on ABC, this year’s ceremony was hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. Lainey Wilson leads this year’s nominees with nine nods, followed by Jelly Roll and HARDY with five each. Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs and
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Are you searching for an engaging gift to mark an important event such as birthday, graduation or any other milestone in their lives? Perhaps country music lovers can appreciate something truly thoughtful as a present! Help them celebrate a special milestone by gifting tickets to see their favorite artist perform at Ryman Auditorium – they’ll
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Country musicians utilize various instruments to develop their unique sound. Some of the more well-known examples include banjo, piano and autoharp. The guitar has long been considered the heart of country music. Legendary players such as Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family made use of it. Banjo The banjo is an incredibly versatile musical instrument,
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Country music will take center stage this New Year’s Eve at CBS’ Nashville’s Big Bash special, as Jimmie Allen, Elle King and Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith take the stage during this five-hour event. This event will broadcast from Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and feature a live countdown to midnight for both Eastern and
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The 2000s brought with them an explosion of new styles and artists into country music, from Dixie Chicks’ “Goodbye Earl” to Tim McGraw’s patriotic tribute; its hits covered a spectrum of topics and emotions. Innovative songwriting techniques expanded country music’s repertoire of themes and perspectives, covering themes ranging from domestic violence to 9/11 patriotism. These
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