Now that the 58th annual CMA awards have ended, there’s a lot to reflect on. Ryan shares his five big takeaways here!
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"Right now, HARDY seems more interested in making jarring rock-vomit reminiscent of Kid Rock’s worst moments."
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"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.'”
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"It was kind of a last record, like a proving ground for us to be like, oh, well, that’s really cool. Let’s build some more ideas.”
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“Suddenly, that simple man lifestyle Oliver Anthony prided himself on began to become more and more convoluted.”
"We’ve assembled a list of four elements to look out for on Ella Langley first full-length album, hungover."
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"We’ve listed a few notable country artists who have skillfully integrated spoken word interludes over the years."
"Old Dominion’s six-year streak of CMA Group of the Year wins is impressive, but it'd be wrong to say these wins haven’t raised eyebrows."
"A move like this displays that amid world tours and platinum records, Morgan Wallen is still, first and foremost, a Tennessee Volunteer."
"We’ve highlighted a few stand-out tunes that truly pioneered the resurgence of songwriting back into the soul of country music."
“I love the American lifestyle of saying, f*ck you, and let's ride this f*ckin’ horse until the damn legs fall off of it.”
If it delivers, "The Great American Bar Scene" could completely change how country music is perceived in 2024.
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“I finally realized the work will never stop... take your time, do the things you need to do to take care of yourself.”
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