A playlist of 124 songs from our three critics’ lists to experience however you wish.
Category: Country Music
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Best Songs of 2023
Seventy-one tracks that asked big questions, found new kinship between genres and helped us see the good in Ken.
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Best Albums of 2023: SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, 100 gecs and More
Many of the LPs that made an impact this year, including SZA’s “SOS” and Olivia Rodrigo’s “Guts,” came from looking inward.
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Drake Returns to No. 1 as Dolly Parton Opens Big With ‘Rockstar’
The country star’s rock-themed new LP debuts at No. 3, becoming her highest-charting album on Billboard’s all-genre Top 200.
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Set the Table With This Thanksgiving Playlist
The Highwomen, James Brown and yes, the Cranberries.
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André 3000’s 17-Minute Reverie, and More New Songs
Hear tracks by Julia Holter, Dua Lipa, Danny Brown and others.
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Grammy Surprises: boygenius Thrives, Country and Rap Wither
A look at the Grammys’ most unexpected and interesting story lines, including Olivia Rodrigo’s intergenerational rock battle with the Rolling Stones.
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SZA, ‘Barbie’ Songs and Young Women Lead 2024 Grammy Nominees
The indie-rock group boygenius, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and Victoria Monét are among the most nominated artists for the 66th annual awards in February.
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Grammy Awards 2024: Full List of Nominees
Artists, albums and songs competing for trophies at the 66th annual ceremony are being announced on Friday. The show will take place on Feb. 4 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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Black Folk Musicians Are Reclaiming the Genre
In returning to a songbook that is decades — if not centuries — old, a new generation of performers is expanding the definition of what their traditional art form can be.
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Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’ Named Song of the Year at 2023 CMAs
Ms. Chapman is the first Black songwriter to receive the honor from the Country Music Awards. Her 1988 hit reached a new generation of fans thanks to a cover by Luke Combs.