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Country music has a diversity problem. This program is trying to help

by Jewly Hight
Oct 23, 2024
The Equal Access program works to remove barriers for marginalized performers and businesspeople in country music.
Artist Nick Tabron performs at CMT's Equal Access Showcase at City Winery Nashville on September 26, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Jett Holden, a Black, gay country artist, finally finds a home at Black Opry Records

by Jewly Hight
Jul 10, 2024
When Beyoncé conquered Billboard’s top country albums chart with Cowboy Carter, it threw a brighter spotlight on other Black artists who’ve been shut out of country success — including Holden.
Country musician Jett Holden at the CMA Fest 2024 in June in Nashville, Tennessee.
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In "My Black Country," Alice Randall returns color to the heroes, and she-roes, of her songs

by Alice Randall
Apr 10, 2024
In her book, the country songwriter looks back on her career and the Black artists that shaped the genre, from DeFord Bailey to Beyoncé.
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Sorry Spotify, country music is still a radio industry

by Adriene Hill and Emily Henderson
Jul 19, 2017
Over on the Billboard Country Charts, a song called “In Case You Didn’t Know” by Brett Young is sitting at the No. 2 spot. Young is relatively new to the country music scene, and just last year, he went out on a radio tour across the U.S., as many new country artists do. The radio […]
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Explaining low interest rates with country music

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 11, 2016
From the man that brought you a country jig about inflation.
Country singer, Merle Hazard.
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Ashley Monroe on the business of music

by Jenny Ament
Aug 14, 2015
Drinking champagne and getting a massage? Maybe if you're Beyoncé.
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The Grammys and Nashville, Tennessee

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 5, 2012
Nashville mayor Karl Dean on his city's rising star and its hope to expand its music repertoire beyond country.
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Country musicians often sing a GOP tune

by Blake Farmer
Nov 2, 2012
Both presidential campaigns have their soundtracks. And on the Republican side, it’s got a twang, with a list of country music artists either endorsing or campaigning with Mitt Romney.
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