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Review: In ‘Shucked,’ a Glut of Gleeful Puns and ‘Cornography’

A countrified musical about corn, and filled with it, too, transplants itself to Broadway, with songs by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally.

By Jesse Green

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‘Shucked’: A Broadway Musical That Doubles Down on the Corn

For their debut, the country-music songwriting team Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark embraced puns, heartfelt songs and campy performances. Here’s their story.

By Rob Tannenbaum

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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.

By Carlo Rotella