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Books
Wyatt Flores, a Rising Country Artist, Has a Superpower: Tapping Emotions
The 22-year-old singer and songwriter makes music that touches listeners deeply. But his own trauma — coupled with his rapid…
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Books
Beyoncé’s Country Is America: Every Bit of It
On the bold, sprawling “Cowboy Carter,” the superstar plays fast and loose — and twangy — with genre.
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News
The Retro Music Genre That Will Change Your Life
Classic rock rules. When the right song comes on the radio, I pretty much see God.
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Opinion
Same Old Song: Private Equity Is Destroying Our Music Ecosystem
Does that song on your phone — or on the radio — or in the movie theater — sound familiar?…
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Books
On ‘Deeper Well,’ Kacey Musgraves Is Closer to Fine
The country singer and songwriter’s fifth album of original songs is a study in quiet thoughtfulness rooted in gratitude.
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Books
Onstage in Chicago, Zach Bryan Howled, and the Crowd Found Its Voice
The singer and songwriter has become one of pop’s least expected new stars. On opening night of his arena tour,…
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Books
10 Great Oscar Winners for Best Original Song
Hear tracks by Billie Eilish, Keith Carradine, Isaac Hayes and more.
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News
‘October Rain,’ Israel’s Proposed Eurovision Entry, Causes a Storm
A song called “October Rain” might simply be a ballad about dreary fall weather. But in the charged atmosphere following…
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Books
How ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ Got the ’80s Right
The Netflix documentary revels in nostalgia. But the heart of the film spotlights the relationships between the pop superstars who…
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News
Listening to Music Is Better When It’s a Conversation Among Friends
At group listening sessions, everybody gets a turn to speak by choosing a song.