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A Brief History of Spoken Word in Country Music
“We’ve listed a few notable country artists who have skillfully integrated spoken word interludes over the years.”
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OPINION: CMA Group of the Year – Retribution Rounds
“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.”
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What A Morgan Wallen Homecoming Means for Tennessee
“A move like this displays that amid world tours and platinum records, Morgan Wallen is still, first and foremost, a Tennessee Volunteer.”
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OPINION: Seven Songs That Made Country Songwriting Cool Again
“We’ve highlighted a few stand-out tunes that truly pioneered the resurgence of songwriting back into the soul of country music.”
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Gavin Adcock: In His Own Words
“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.”
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Four Expectations For “The Great American Bar Scene”
If it delivers, “The Great American Bar Scene” could completely change how country music is perceived in 2024.
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A Brief History of Spoken Word in Country Music
“We’ve listed a few notable country artists who have skillfully integrated spoken word interludes over the years.”
![](https://i0.wp.com/countrycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/449166432_18444562609026858_1394404524818587531_n-edited.jpg?fit=1440%2C810&ssl=1)
OPINION: CMA Group of the Year – Retribution Rounds
“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.”
![](https://i0.wp.com/countrycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/296077322_610627513759858_6902005620805526656_n-edited.jpg?fit=1440%2C810&ssl=1)
What A Morgan Wallen Homecoming Means for Tennessee
“A move like this displays that amid world tours and platinum records, Morgan Wallen is still, first and foremost, a Tennessee Volunteer.”
![](https://i0.wp.com/countrycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/434056111_378560808342027_1275440724678229448_n-edited-1.jpg?fit=1638%2C921&ssl=1)
OPINION: Seven Songs That Made Country Songwriting Cool Again
“We’ve highlighted a few stand-out tunes that truly pioneered the resurgence of songwriting back into the soul of country music.”
![](https://i0.wp.com/countrycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/449197223_454813163942032_5400937383847561893_n-edited.jpg?fit=1440%2C810&ssl=1)
Gavin Adcock: In His Own Words
“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.”
![](https://i0.wp.com/countrycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-edited.png?fit=1077%2C606&ssl=1)
Four Expectations For “The Great American Bar Scene”
If it delivers, “The Great American Bar Scene” could completely change how country music is perceived in 2024.