Henry Choate, an 18-year-old Black man, was hanged outside the Maury County Courthouse in Tennessee in 1927 after he was falsely accused of attacking a white girl.
Category: Country Music
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Jerry Bradley, Who Helped Remake Country Music, Dies at 83
A longtime Nashville executive, he was the driving force behind “Wanted! The Outlaws,” the 1976 album that sold a million copies and shook up the status quo.
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Jason Aldean Video for ‘Try That in a Small Town’ Pulled Amid Backlash
The country singer, who released the song in May, said the tune is an ode to the “feeling of a community” he had growing up. Critics say it is offensive.
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Lil Uzi Vert and Olivia Rodrigo Oust Morgan Wallen From No. 1
After weeks of dominance on Billboard’s album and singles charts, the country superstar was bested by the rapper’s LP “Pink Tape” and the singer-songwriter’s track “Vampire.”
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Morgan Wallen Tops the Album Chart for a 15th Time
Young Thug opens at No. 2 and Peso Pluma at No. 3 as the country superstar continues to dominate the Billboard 200.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Vampire,’ Fall Out Boy’s ‘Fire,’ and More New Songs
Hear tracks by Tainy and Bad Bunny, Sampha, the Armed and others.
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Bobby Osborne, Mandolinist Who Flouted Bluegrass Convention, Dies at 91
The band he led with his brother broke new ground with an unusually broad repertoire, unorthodox instrumentation and untraditional vocal harmonies.
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Jesse McReynolds, Lead Singer in Long-Running Bluegrass Duo, Dies at 93
Also a mandolinist, he performed alongside his brother, Jesse, in an act that lasted 55 years. He continued performing after his brother’s death.
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Morgan Wallen Spends 14th Week at No. 1
The country singer’s latest album, “One Thing at a Time,” has now notched more weeks atop the Billboard chart than any album in more than a decade.
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Morgan Wallen Spends 14th Week at No. 1
The country singer’s latest album, “One Thing at a Time,” has now notched more weeks atop the Billboard chart than any album in more than a decade.
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Jesse McReynolds, Lead Singer in Long-Running Bluegrass Duo, Dies at 93
He also played mandolin in the act, Jim & Jesse, performing with his brother for 55 years.
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Morgan Wallen’s ‘One Thing’ Returns to No. 1 for the 13th Time
The country singer’s latest album has topped the Billboard chart for more than half the year.