“One Thing at a Time” had the second-biggest streaming total for a country album, after its debut last week. The nine-woman K-pop group Twice opens at No. 2.
Category: Country Music
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An Oklahoma Town’s Rescue Plan Has a Big Name: Reba McEntire
The country-music star is trying to revive her childhood home in Oklahoma with a restaurant, concert stage and lots of Reba memorabilia.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover’ Outtake, and 8 More New Songs
Hear songs from Alison Goldfrapp, 100 gecs, Luke Combs and others.
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The Return of Morgan Wallen (Who Never Went Away)
As the country star’s new album earns the biggest debut of the year, a conversation about the nature of his fame and the scope of his reprimand for using a racial slur.
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Morgan Wallen Returns to No. 1 With ‘One Thing at a Time’
The pop-country singer, who was briefly reprimanded by the industry after using a racial slur, has another blockbuster regardless: the 36-song “One Thing at a Time.”
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The Predictable Return of Morgan Wallen on ‘One Thing at a Time’
Whiskey and women dominate the 36 new songs on “One Thing at a Time” from the controversial and resiliently popular country star.
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Book Review: ‘The Farewell Tour,’ by Stephanie Clifford
In her second novel, “The Farewell Tour,” Stephanie Clifford follows a veteran singer who’s wrapping up a long career on her own terms.
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Remaking Country’s Gender Politics, One Barroom Weeper at a Time
The Nashville songwriter Shane McAnally is behind many of country music’s No. 1 hits, which aren’t as straight as they seem.
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Karol G and Romeo Santos’s Sensual Goodbye, and More New Songs
Hear tracks by Morgan Wallen, Yves Tumor, Lankum and others.
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Willie Nelson, Missy Elliott and Sheryl Crow Nominated for Rock Hall
Cyndi Lauper, Joy Division, George Michael and the White Stripes are also among the first-time nominees up for induction this year.
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Wynonna Judd, on Her Own
Last spring, the country superstar lost her mother and longtime singing partner, Naomi Judd, to suicide. At 58, she finally hopes to become the musician she’s wanted to be for 50 years.
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Year-End Listener Mailbag: Your 2022 Questions, Part 2
Answering reader queries about the state of the music video, Morgan Wallen, SZA and Ethel Cain and more.