The country singer became the latest major artist to abandon the awards, declining to enter his chart-topping fourth album, “I’m the Problem,” for the 2026 ceremony.
Category: Country Music
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Tommy McLain, the King of Swamp Pop, Dies at 85
Playing a blend of rock, R&B and zydeco, he had a hit in 1966 with “Sweet Dreams” and inspired Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe, among many others.
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How BigXthaPlug Went From Solitary Confinement to Nashville’s Favorite Rapper
The Dallas M.C. announced a country album on a whim. Luke Combs, Shaboozey and Ella Langley took him seriously.
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Beyoncé Wins First Emmy for N.F.L. Halftime Show
The pop superstar received a costume design award for her Netflix football halftime performance tied to her “Cowboy Carter” album.
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Jeannie Seely, Who Pushed Boundaries and Broke Hearts at the Grand Ole Opry, Dies at 85
She blazed a trail for women in country music with the candor of her songs and her bold fashion sense. She was also the first woman to host a segment on the Opry.
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Dolly Parton Musical’s Nashville Debut Draws Flocks of Fans
Parton’s life and career have always been rooted in Tennessee. For her fans, it was only fitting to see the debut of her biographical musical here, too.
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How ‘Boots on the Ground’ Two-Stepped Onto Everyone’s Summer Playlist
Black Southern line dance culture, and a co-sign from Beyoncé, has helped to popularize the song and its fan-snapping moves.
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15 Surprising Show-Tune Covers for Broadway’s Big Night
Get ready for the Tony Awards with songs from Sylvester, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Queensrÿche and more.
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In the Age of the Algorithm, Roots Music Is Rising
Streaming services are helping revive America’s most old-fashioned, undigital genre.
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Johnny Rodriguez, Country Music Star, Dead at 73
He was best known for the 1970s hits “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind” and “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico,” and as the first popular Mexican American country artist.
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Fiona Apple’s Statement About Jailed Mothers, and 8 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Kali Uchis, Moses Sumney and Hayley Williams, I’m With Her and others.