Country Music – Page 24

Taylor Swift Breaks Her Own Record With a 12th Week at No. 1

Facing a tight battle with Zach Bryan, the pop superstar benefited from the release of three new versions of “The Tortured Poets Department” and shipments of CDs.

By Ben Sisario

Audio Recordings, Downloads and Streaming Band, The (Music Group) Cohen, Leonard Country Music Crowell, Rodney Deaths (Obituaries) Dylan, Bob Harris, Emmylou Martin, Mary (1939-2024) Pop and Rock Music RCA Records Warner Brothers Records

Mary Martin, Who Gave Many Music Stars Their Start, Dies at 85

Her loyalty to artists and her eye for talent made her a force in a male-dominated business. Among her accomplishments: introducing Bob Dylan to the Band.

By Clay Risen

Bonsall, Joe (1948-2024) Country Music Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Deaths (Obituaries) Elvira (Song) Gospel Music Grammy Awards Oak Ridge Boys (Music Group)

Joe Bonsall, Tenor Voice of the Oak Ridge Boys, Dies at 76

His vocals on songs like “Elvira” were a key to the evolution of the group, originally a Southern gospel quartet, into perennial country hitmakers.

By Bill Friskics-Warren

Am I Okay? (Album) Content Type: Personal Profile Country Music Moroney, Megan

Megan Moroney Sings a Message About Messy 20-Something Life: It’s OK.

The rising country star writes about disastrous love and learning big lessons with charm, wit and solid hooks. Her new LP, “Am I Okay?,” is due Friday.

By Holly Gleason