The country singer and songwriter, who died on Saturday at 88, tucked enduring aphorisms into tales about facing up to loss.
Category: Country Music
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Kris Kristofferson, Country Singer, Songwriter and Actor, Dies at 88
He wrote songs for hundreds of other artists, including “Me and Bobby McGee” for Janis Joplin and “Sunday Morning Coming Down” for Johnny Cash, before a second act in film.
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Willie, Waylon and the Boys: the Ultimate Outlaw Country Primer
Hear songs from Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash and more, inspired by a new book.
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Billy Edd Wheeler, Songwriter Who Celebrated Rural Life, Dies at 91
His plain-spoken songs were recorded by Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers and many others. The duo of Johnny Cash and June Carter made his “Jackson” a huge country hit.
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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Country Album Snubbed by CMA Awards
The country-plus-everything-else album was given only limited promotion on country radio, with the success of the song “Texas Hold ’Em” driven by streaming and downloads.
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20 Pop and Jazz Albums, Shows and Festivals Coming This Fall
Anticipated debuts and long-awaited follow-ups are due this season. Our critics plucked out a list of the most notable.
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Pete Wade, Guitarist on Countless Nashville Hits, Dies at 89
His clean tone and less-is-more approach made him a studio stalwart and a pioneer of what came to be known as the Nashville Sound.
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What was your personal song of the summer?
We want to know your seasonal anthem, for a future Amplifier playlist.
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Post Malone Returns to No. 1 With His Country Debut, ‘F-1 Trillion’
The shape-shifting pop songwriter’s new album debuts atop the Billboard 200, and Chappell Roan’s “Midwest Princess” holds at No. 2.
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8 Correct Answers to ‘What Was the Song of the Summer?’
Revisit contenders from Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish.
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7 New Collaborations You Should Hear Now
Hear music from pairings that include Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, and Post Malone and Chris Stapleton.