The president-elect danced along with Village People as his rally closed with a live performance of “Y.M.C.A.,” after Kid Rock and Lee Greenwood played.
Category: Country Music
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Melba Montgomery, Country Singer Known for Her Duets, Dies at 86
Her high harmonies put an emotional charge into her work with George Jones and others. She also had solo hits, including “No Charge,” a country No. 1.
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Billie Eilish, Joni Mitchell and Lady Gaga Set for FireAid Benefit Concert
The concert, which also includes Dave Matthews, Katy Perry, Stevie Nicks and more, will take place on Jan. 30 at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
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Neko Case Has Sung Hard Truths. Now She’s Telling Hers in a Memoir.
In “The Harder I Fight the More I Love You,” the singer and songwriter outlines the personal and professional challenges that have shaped her career.
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Satirical Singer Kinky Friedman’s Posthumous Surprise: A Sincere Album
On “Poet of Motel 6,” due March 21, the country musician known for shocking audiences grapples with death and his own legacy.
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Ringo Starr Goes Country, and 13 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Japanese Breakfast, Lambrini Girls, SZA and others.
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Beyoncé’s Netflix Halftime Set: A Stunning ‘Cowboy Carter’ Showcase
The star performed songs from her country-and-more album for the first time during an N.F.L. game, spotlighting her onstage prowess and the contributions of her collaborators.
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11 Hyperlocal Works That Helped Me Find Common Ground
As pop culture continues to fracture, our critic was drawn to art and performances that explored universal themes by way of specific settings.
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Jelly Roll, Shaboozey and Others Helped Country Break Through in 2024
Our critic hit the road to talk with Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, Tanner Adell and other artists to understand why country music was inescapable in 2024.
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Jacob Collier, Megan Moroney and Clay Aiken Issue Holiday Albums
Our critics on Christmas records from Jacob Collier, Megan Moroney, two “American Idol” alums and more.
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How ‘Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer’ Became a Hit
It started with a novelty songwriter stranded on a snowy night. Decades later, listeners still can’t get his song, “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer,” out of their heads.