Country, folk, roots music and the songwriters whose work travels between performers.
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Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill brought “How Great Thou Art” to the ACM Girls’ Night Out celebration with a combination of expressive singing and sensitive musicianship. The…
Miley Cyrus brought her country and rock instincts to “Man of Constant Sorrow” at George Clooney’s 2018 AFI tribute. Her forceful interpretation connected a familiar song from…
At Kenny Rogers’ retirement concert, Dolly Parton joined him for a final public rendition of “Islands in the Stream.” Their warm exchange, familiar harmonies and shared gratitude…
Willie Nelson’s “Heart of America” pairs his familiar country voice with a timely appeal to freedom, truth and hope. Recorded when he was 92, the song invites…
At 92, Willie Nelson lends his unmistakable voice to “Heart of America,” a song that calls attention to freedom, truth, hope and shared belonging. Its message looks…