"Amid its evolution, some familiar cliches still linger, raising concerns about the creativity of today’s country music landscape."
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"Post Malone is still in the public eye, but so far, he hasn’t given any idea of whether he’s working on music and what it will sound like."
"Based on what we know about Jason Isbell these days, we're breaking down a few expectations for Foxes in the Snow."
“I think it's always been a part of my writing. I like putting the details in so somebody can picture a setting while listening to it."
"The Recording Academy had 13,000 voting members and still managed to highlight an impressively unfair sliver of country music."
Check out the January results from the CC50 Power Rankings as voted by Country Central's Instagram followers!
"Ultimately, a move to alternative rock could be the proverbial escape Morgan Wade longed for throughout Reckless."
"I like being the dude that says to artists on both sides of the tracks, ‘All y’all can record these songs. I love all of y’all.'”
"Braxton Keith’s ability to bring a unique Gen Z flare to the table makes him a compelling figure in the genre’s resurgence."
"With 2024 raising so many question marks, there is no doubt it will be remembered in country music for years to come."
Ah, Christmas in the country music world is the most wonderful time...
"Much like Post Malone, Noah Kahan seems happy to go wherever he's invited, which has made him a crafty genre-agnostic."
11 of your favorite country music journalists put their heads together this past week and chose the best of the best in 10 categories.
Much like the Edmund Fitzgerald, the gales of November came early to...
Now that the 58th annual CMA awards have ended, there’s a lot to reflect on. Ryan shares his five big takeaways here!
"Right now, HARDY seems more interested in making jarring rock-vomit reminiscent of Kid Rock’s worst moments."
Ryan breaks down the first decade of Flatland Cavalry with a few words from frontman Cleto Cordero along the way.
Jack breaks down the leading favorites, potential dark horses, that could pull ahead of the field at this year's CMA Awards!
Check out the October results from the CC50 Power Rankings as voted by Country Central's Instagram followers!
"Hearing an old Parker McCollum heater like “Lucy” right after "Burn It Down" would be a whirlwind of a difference for a new listener."
Country music songwriter and legend of the genre Kris Kristofferson passed away...
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“The goal is to change the narratives at some point, from 'this is the new Chase Rice'... to 'this is just me.'”
