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Lainey Wilson's Journey from Rural Louisiana to Country Music Stardom Highlighted

Lainey Wilson's Journey from Rural Louisiana to Country Music Stardom Highlighted

Lainey Wilson's Journey from Rural Louisiana to Country Music Stardom Highlighted
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Kacey Musgraves salutes Dolly Parton with classy VMAs performance

Kacey Musgraves salutes Dolly Parton with classy VMAs performance

Kacey Musgraves singing "I Will Always Love You" for Dolly Parton was a standout VMAs moment.
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SEC schools ranked academically by U.S. News for 2027

SEC schools ranked academically by U.S. News for 2027

Here is where each SEC university stands in the latest U.S. News academic rankings.
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Why Country Music Has Deep Roots at ACL Fest

Why Country Music Has Deep Roots at ACL Fest

Exploring why a genre-bending festival like Austin City Limits has become a surprisingly perfect stage for modern and classic country artists alike.
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Shaboozey lights up MTV VMAs with performance of 'Cowgirl' and 'High Noon'

Shaboozey lights up MTV VMAs with performance of 'Cowgirl' and 'High Noon'

Country artist Shaboozey delivered a two-part performance at the 2026 MTV VMA Awards.
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Senate made October 'National Country Music Month' as genre grows more popular

Senate made October 'National Country Music Month' as genre grows more popular

Senators Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Tim Kaine, D-Va., passed a resolution on Sept. 25 to honor the music genre nationwide.
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Ian Noe Criticizes Mainstream Country Artists Including Luke Combs in New Song 'Kickin' It In Nashville'

Ian Noe Criticizes Mainstream Country Artists Including Luke Combs in New Song 'Kickin' It In Nashville'

Ian Noe Criticizes Mainstream Country Artists Including Luke Combs in New Song 'Kickin' It In Nashville'
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Does Opry membership still matter?

Does Opry membership still matter?

Here's why singer-songwriters are still joining the radio-based variety show in the age of social media.
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SEC schools ranked academically by U.S. News for 2027

SEC schools ranked academically by U.S. News for 2027

Here is where each SEC university stands in the latest U.S. News academic rankings.
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Corey Kent Discusses New Album 'Heartland Rock Roll' and Collaborations with Jason Aldean and Koe Wetzel

Corey Kent Discusses New Album 'Heartland Rock Roll' and Collaborations with Jason Aldean and Koe Wetzel

Corey Kent Discusses New Album 'Heartland Rock Roll' and Collaborations with Jason Aldean and Koe Wetzel
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What it's like to be backstage at the Grand Ole Opry?

What it's like to be backstage at the Grand Ole Opry?

Almost every artist I interviewed about Opry membership described it as a family. As the country music reporter, I know it's not just a talking point.
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Ian Noe Criticizes Modern Country Music in New Album Track 'Kickin' It In Nashville'

Ian Noe Criticizes Modern Country Music in New Album Track 'Kickin' It In Nashville'

Ian Noe Criticizes Modern Country Music in New Album Track 'Kickin' It In Nashville'