2022 was an eventful year for country music. Morgan Wallen reigned supreme, scoring five songs at number one on either Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay charts; Maren Morris took to the mic against bigotry prevalent within country music; while Cody Johnson marked his debut number one hit ‘Til You Can’t. Something In The Orange […]
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Country music radio placement is paramount; landing the ideal slot on a large country station could make or break an artist. But a recent study suggests that many country stations adhere to two unwritten rules when selecting female artists for airplay: never playing two consecutive female artists in rapid succession and only ever using female
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Key West Songwriters Festival, Mile 0 Fest, Feat Camp and Old Dominion all make stops in Florida Keys this January! Country music stars from around the globe will all come together under one roof! Fans will experience four days and nights of shows at Truman Waterfront Park’s Coffee Butler Amphitheater featuring both veteran artists as
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Yellowstone fans might recognize Lainey Wilson from her music appearing in the Paramount series Yellowstone, playing Abby. Wilson portrays Abby who falls for ranch hand Ryan. Wilson recently shared her experience of joining the cast. Lainey Wilson Lainey Wilson is an American country music singer who recently made her acting debut on Yellowstone. Wilson portrays
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Nashville’s legendary marathon is singing a new tune after 16 years: now known as the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & Half Marathon and included within Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series global brand (with 30 destination events each year). Competitor Group organizes this race, in which runners visit some of Music City’s iconic
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Brush off those cowboy boots and prepare for an incredible weekend of country music magic at Long Beach’s Marina Green Park for the Coastal Country Jam, which features artists like Blake Shelton and Tim McGraw in its lineup. At Victory Live, both the WMMS Buzzard Fest and WGAR Country Jam events will join forces this
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Country music conjures images of cowboy hats and pickup trucks; but its diversity often escapes us. Doug Sahm of Texas made history as one of the earliest country stars, his yodeling voice helping create what has since been termed country gospel music. Meanwhile, in the 1970s emerged “outlaw country”, as epitomized by Willie Nelson and
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Slip on some cowboy boots and prepare to line dance at one of Sin City’s lively country bars, from those filled with scantily clad ladies to family friendly shows! You will find something exciting here for all tastes. Garth Brooks pledges that no two performances of his Las Vegas residency, set to commence this week,
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Country music is making waves in the UK. Digital streaming numbers have seen almost 50% growth over the last three years – making it the fastest-growing genre here. DJ Baylen Leonard attributes this success to country’s authenticity. US country stars Kip Moore and Morgan Wade sell out London venues months ahead, while homegrown talent such
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Country music’s roots lie in rural white working-class values, patriotism and conservatism – yet has long been perceived as being exclusive of outsiders. In the ’70s, country music’s insularity was broken by artists like Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings who donned leisure suits while growing out their hair. The 1920s Country music’s origins lie in
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