By making a record with no salable expectations, the artistic expectations for "flow state" should be Keith Urban's highest in some time.

“I have 10 years before I’m 28... so I have a lot of time to figure stuff out. I don’t feel rushed in the least bit.”

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"What worse way is there to disincentivize originality than to allow young acts the privilege of passing off someone else’s work as their own?"

"I try to go full-hearted at everything. And it's definitely risky, especially walking in, I don't know what could happen."

"I’m really trying to figure out how to engage the audience and bring artistry into performing, just figuring out how to stand out.”

"I just wanted the deluxe songs to complement the record and hold their weight with the rest of it, and I feel like all four of them do."

"I think people have yet to discover a lot of my layers… I’ve kept it pretty simple so far, but I’m done playing it safe.”

"Finally armed with a style that's all his own, the bones of an ascendant star are starting to take form in Tucker Wetmore."

"More than sixty years after its release, “El Paso” remains a defining example of narrative songwriting in country music."

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"Music City transforms from a popular destination into the undisputed center of country music and the most worthwhile time to make the trip."

"Being set apart from convention has always been part of his appeal, and given his track record, we should all trust his instincts by now."

"[Dandelion] could witness an important milestone: where authenticity and fresh sounds converge for commercial success beyond country music."

"The fans spread the word, and soon, a following was amassed, and the scene catapulted these rock and roll acts to a national level."

"As cheesy as his schtick can be, it's undeniable that Jelly Roll has the bona fides to assemble an excellent country music record."

"As we sit and rot away the after-party hangover, we’ll take a look at some of the most interesting moments for country music at the Grammys."

We may not know the title or the release date, but there are three things we can almost certainly expect from Sturgill Simpson's next album.

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With many speculating what the album will entail, we’re breaking down some key points to look at regarding Luke Combs's sixth studio album.