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Beyoncé's next album, titled "Cowboy Carter," is a departure from her previous dance and house-influenced album, "Renaissance." This new album is more Americana and country-influenced, with singles like "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages" showcasing her mastery of the genre. Beyoncé clarified that this is not strictly a country album, but rather a "Beyoncé" album. The album is inspired by her experience of not feeling welcomed in the country music community, particularly after her performance of "Daddy Lessons" at the Country Music Awards in 2016. Despite initial criticism, her recent success on the country charts with "Texas Hold 'Em" shows a more open-minded community. Beyoncé hopes that in the future, an artist's race will be irrelevant when it comes to releasing different genres of music. The album features collaborations with other artists, although no names have been revealed yet. Additionally, Beyoncé revealed an alternate cover for a limited-edition vinyl release of the album, where she is referred to as "act ii BEYINCÉ," which is her maiden name. The album is set to be released on March 29. [Extracted from the article]

Oliver Anthony, a previously unknown musician from North Dinwiddie, Virginia, gained viral fame with his song "Rich Men North of Richmond." The folkish protest song, which criticized politicians and the state of the nation, quickly became popular and debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Anthony's rise to stardom has sparked discussions about the implications for country music, the music industry, and the country itself. Despite his success, Anthony remains humble and continues to connect with his fans. [Extracted from the article]

This article explores the potential Grammy nominations for Beyoncé's country-Americana album, "Cowboy Carter," and the controversy surrounding its recognition within the country music community. Despite the album's success, there is uncertainty about whether it will receive nominations due to the historical resistance to outsiders in the genre. The article also mentions other potential contenders in the country categories, including Post Malone's album "F-1 Trillion" and artists like Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, and Luke Combs. The article acknowledges the speculation about the "Beyoncé effect" and the potential impact on Black country artists featured on the album. [Extracted from the article]

The article features Sony Music Publishing Nashville chief executive officer ( CEO) Rusty Gaston and his accomplishments in the music industry. Also cited are how Gaston supported and promoted the careers of artists like singer-songwriter Cole Swindell, as well as the company's roster of artist-writers like Nate Smith and Megan Moroney.

Also, there are a lot more Black country artists that have loved the genre but didn't think there was a space for them that are migrating to Nashville. 2022 BEST OF CULTURE THIS YEAR, THE COUNTRY SINGER Mickey Guyton represented America on its biggest stages, belting out the national anthem at the Super Bowl and hosting PBS's July 4 celebration from the Capitol Lawn. Guyton opened up to TIME about her year of growth and frustration. [Extracted from the article]

While most country singers were wearing full skirts, cowboy boots and hats at this time, Wanda did her own thing. White declared, "[Jackson is] influential to every modern female singer, whether they know about her or not. The Party Ain't Over's follow up, 2012's Unfinished Business, teamed Wanda this time with Nashville singer-songwriter and musician Justin Townes Earle in Nashville at House Of David Studios. Wanda would sing to her mum's church friends; then, after winning a competition on local radio station KLPR to host her own one-off show, she encountered honky-tonk Western swing musician Hank Thompson. [Extracted from the article]

After conquering last year's charts with his hit "Last Night," Morgan Wallen's new collaboration with Post Malone, "I Had Some Help," could be the song of the summer this year in another win for country music. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article from Guideposts tells the story of Felice Scaduto and Boudleaux Bryant, a couple who met in a dream and went on to become a successful country music and pop songwriting team. After meeting in 1945, they married and Boudleaux wrote the song "All I Have to Do Is Dream" to commemorate their meeting. The couple went on to write over 6,000 songs together, with many of them recorded by artists such as Roy Orbison and Tony Bennett. They were inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the criteria for the "best new artist" category at the Grammy Awards. It explains that while there is a minimum requirement of five singles/tracks or one album, there is no maximum limit. The determination of whether an artist has achieved prominence is left to a screening committee. The article mentions several potential nominees for this year's award, including Sabrina Carpenter and Megan Moroney. It also highlights the changes in the category's rules over the years and mentions past winners who would not be eligible under today's rules. The article concludes by suggesting that the name of the award could be changed to better reflect the artists' status. [Extracted from the article]

In the first half of 2024, American artists have dominated the global music charts, accounting for 60% of the top 10 hits on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. This shift is attributed to the strong release calendar for U.S. stars, the growing popularity of country music worldwide, and American labels' increased focus on international marketing. While this may seem to contradict the trend of "glocalization," where local artists gain prominence, it is seen as a temporary fluctuation. The success of American artists is also influenced by the absence of major international acts and the emergence of a new generation of stars in the United States. Additionally, the demand for country music outside the U.S. is increasing, providing American labels with another source of hits to export. U.S. labels have shifted their approach to global campaigns and are now prioritizing international marketing efforts. Overall, American artists' dominance in the global charts this year challenges the notion of a highly competitive music industry worldwide. [Extracted from the article]

Latin music revenue in the U.S. exceeded $1 billion in 2023, but the Recording Academy has been slow to recognize Latin artists. Only one Spanish-language musician was nominated outside of the non-Latin music categories at the Grammys last year. The Latin Grammys have responded to demands for more inclusion by adding new categories for electronic music performance and contemporary Mexican music album. Latin acts such as Kali Uchis, Bad Bunny, and Peso Pluma have released successful albums and are expected to be contenders at the Grammys in 2025. Shakira is also expected to be recognized for her first record since 2017. The complete list of Grammy nominees will be unveiled on November 8th. [Extracted from the article]

Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs become first country stars since Dolly Parton and Eddie Rabbitt to top charts amid millennial and Gen Z surge in listeners.. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article takes a look at the experimentation by several music producers from outside Nashville, Tennessee who helped country musicians topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It discusses the approach of producers to songs including "Something in the Orange" by Zach Bryan crafted alongside producer Ryan Hadlock, "Last Night" by Morgan Wallen and produced by Moi and Charlie Handsome, and "Rock and a Hard Place" and "Fall in Love" by Bailey Zimmerman with producer Austin Shawn.

The article explores the future of country music as reflected on the unconventional success of several artists. Topics discussed include the song of the year awarded to Luke Combs' revival of "Fast Car" originally released in 1988 at the 2023 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, the top performance of the song "Rich Men North of Richmond" by independent artist Oliver Anthony on record charts, and the role of a younger generation of radio programmers on the growth of country music.

Luke Combs' cover of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" achieved unexpected success across multiple formats, reaching No. 1 on adult pop and country charts, No. 6 on Top 40 radio, No. 2 on the Hot 100, and No. 1 on Billboard's overall Radio Songs chart. The song's popularity led to its crossover from pop to country radio, with Sony Nashville managing to have two Combs songs at No. 1 simultaneously. The global appeal of beloved oldies and Combs' potential for future crossovers were also highlighted. [Extracted from the article]

Ashley Gorley is a highly successful songwriter in Nashville, particularly in the country music genre. He has co-written five of the last six Morgan Wallen singles, all of which reached the top of the Billboard country chart. Gorley was named songwriter of the year at the ASCAP Country Music Awards for a record 10th time, and he has six songs in the top 14 on the latest Billboard country airplay chart. Despite his success, Gorley acknowledges that his acceptance rate for songs he co-writes is low, but he compensates for this by writing a large number of songs each year. Gorley's success has allowed him to bridge the gap between his former aspirations as a pop writer and his current position as Nashville's leading songwriter. [Extracted from the article]

The article takes a look at the chances of country music singer-songwriters Oliver Anthony Music and Zach Bryan to achieve recognition at the 2024 Grammy Awards. It informs about the inclusion of Bryan's song "Something in the Orange" and Rich Men North of Richmond" by Anthony in the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the album "American Heartbreak" in the Billboard 200 chart. It assesses the potential of Anthony and Bryan to draw Grammy voters in the general field categories.

The article features some of the songs that entered the "Billboard" magazine's Hot 100 List for the week of December 5, 2020. These include "Life Goes On," by South Korean septet BTS which took the top spot, "Hole in the Bottle," by Kelsea Ballerin which peaked at number 87, and "Positions," by Ariana Grande which reached the 14th spot.

The article offers a preview of the 2023 Grammy Award, which will take place in Los Angeles, California on February 5. It raises concerns of the country music communication about the lack of attention to the genre, the rise in streaming, under representation and lack of global reach of country music compared to popular-oriented genres. Data shows the overall voting pool and fewer invitations to voting members of the Grammy.

The article reports that Jason Aldean's single "Try That in a Small Town" rises to No. 1 on the "Billboard Hot 100 for the week of August 5, 2023.

On Saturday, April 22, the R&B vocalists known as En Vogue will perform timeless hits from the all-female group's early 1990s repertoire, such as "My Lovin' (You're Never Going to Get It)" and "Hold On", which scaled the billboard Hot 100 and other hit music charts. HIGH POINT - Music lovers are in for a treat this spring: En Vogue and Chris Janson will headline High Point Market's Center Stage concert series during the opening weekend of spring market, April 22-23. [Extracted from the article]

The article features country musician Michael Ray. Ray will be participating at the Country to Country Festival 2019, a chance for Ray to honour his family's legacy in country music. He will be performing at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, the main arena Spotlight Stage at The O2 and another performance at The O2. His second album "Amos" released in 2018 was able to reach Top 3 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart.

The article reports that the recording album "Dangerous: The Double Album," by American country music singer-songwriter Morgan Wallen leads Billboard's Top Country Albums chart for the 50th week on March 17, 2022, according to music and entertainment data analytics company Luminate.

The article reports that Brett Young's second album "Ticket to LA" has become the top album on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart.

The article presents an interview with country music singer-songwriter Cole Swindell, who discusses how the song "Never Say Never" came together, how country music singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson got involved and why collaborations are having a moment in country music, as of February 2022.

"Country music has always grabbed myheart because of the storytelling and that'sjust what drew me", Dickerson says duringa photo shoot before the kickoff of his firstheadlining tour -- "All Yours All Night" -- inNew York City. Eye The "Love You Like I Used To" singer haskicked off his first headlining tour and has hissights set on super-stardom Russell Dickerson is a hopeless romantic. [Extracted from the article]

The article looks at the sale of recorded music in 2011, focusing on the sale of digital music during the fourth quarter. Several charts are presented on the sale of music between 2004 and 2011, including formats such as compact discs and digital tracks, and genres such as rock, country, and rhythm and blues.

The article focuses on musician Lionel Richie and his 2012 album "Tuskegee" which is his first album to top the music charts at "Billboard" magazine in 25 years. It states that the album includes a collection of duets with country musicians Kenny Chesney, Shania Twain, Tim McGraw, and others. It mentions that the U.S. record industry experienced its first annual sales growth since 2005. It talks about how Richie's album blurs the line between the soul and country genres. INSET: Unevenly shared pain.