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Stars Pay Tribute To Jimmy Carter Ahead Of 100Th Birthday

Stars gather in Atlanta for a benefit concert honoring Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday with diverse music performances.

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"I got high on mushrooms with Brent Hinds from Mastodon." How Zeal & Ardor went from grotty squat-punks to one of the most innovative bands in extreme metal

Zeal & Ardor's new album Greif continues Basel's fine tradition of flashing their backsides at power and authority

Metal Hammer

“Few guitars in rock ’n’ roll have inspired more adulation and imitation”: Billboard has shared its list of the 100 Greatest Guitars of All Time – and there are some surprises in the top 10

Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, and Willie Nelson all make the top bracket, which leaves out a few notable instruments

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Nathaniel Rateliff on hanging around with Robert Plant, getting high with Willie Nelson, and the struggles behind the new Night Sweats album

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats might not be party animals any more, but there's no shortage of energy when it comes to their music

Louder

The 5 most famous acoustic guitars of all time – and how Willie Nelson's Trigger, Cobain's Martin D-18E became guitar icons

We take a deep dive into the most recognizable flat tops ever made and the reasons they became so famous

Guitar World

Orville Peck: Stampede review – starry duets about gay cowboy love

Mining the American songbook and myriad styles, Peck proves a generous duettist, with Willie Nelson and Allison Russell his standout partners

The Guardian - UK

Orville Peck Redefines Country Music With 'Stampede' Album

Orville Peck's 'Stampede' album showcases his unique artistry through diverse collaborations and unconventional covers, offering a fresh perspective on cou...

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Orville Peck makes queer country for everyone. On ‘Stampede,’ stars like Willie Nelson join the fun

It is not easy to be an outsider in country music, but Orville Peck has made a career out of it

The Independent UK

What to stream this week: Zendaya hits aces, Orville Peck duets and Elizabeth Taylor sparkles

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an EP from country-turned-pop singer Maren Morris, Léa Seydoux and George MacKay lead the intriguing French sci-fi “The Beast,” and an HBO documentary lets Elizabeth Taylor tell her story by relying on 40 hours of recently discovered audio

The Independent UK

PLAYLIST: A musical guide to each Paris Olympics sport, from archery to wrestling

From the dazzling opening ceremony to warmup songs, music is intrinsic to the Paris Olympics now underway

The Independent UK

Willie Nelson To Return To Tour After Brief Illness

Willie Nelson, 91, delays tour due to health concerns but plans to return soon. Updates on his recent cancellations and anticipated comeback to the music s...

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Kinky Friedman obituary

Caustic country singer and self-styled ‘Jewish cowboy’ whose songs provoked laughter and outrage

The Guardian - UK

Kinky Friedman, country singer known as ‘Jewish cowboy’, dies aged 79

A close friend to Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, Friedman also wrote several novels and ran for Texas governor in 2006

The Guardian - US

Mark James, Grammy-winning songwriter of ‘Always on My Mind’, dies at 83

The songwriter, whose compositions were recorded several times by Elvis Presley, died in Nashville on 8 June

The Independent UK

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France 24

Music show: Irish singer Liv Monaghan on enjoying the fluidity of jazz

Irish native Liv Monaghan embraced Paris a dozen years ago where she fell headfirst into the local jazz scene. She's just released her second folk-tinted new album "First Light" and popped by the FRANCE 24 studios to tell us more about the evolution of her jazz sound. We also take…

The Independent UK

What to stream this week: Willie Nelson, Chip & Joanna Gaines, Jim Henson and Benedict Cumberbatch

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a new album from Willie Nelson, Benedict Cumberbatch playing a curmudgeon puppeteer in “Eric” on Netflix and home improvement gurus Chip and Joanna Gaines fix up a mid-century modern lake house on HGTV

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Willie Nelson And Mick Fleetwood Collaborate On Charity Song

Willie Nelson, Mick Fleetwood, and Lily Meola release 'Hope in the Ashes' to support Maui after wildfires. Proceeds benefit Maui Food Bank.

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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Album Reshapes Country Music Landscape.

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album redefines country music with covers of iconic songs and a spotlight on Black artists.

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Welcome To The Beyonce Rodeo: New Country Album Drops To Praise

Fans and critics alike are lavishing praise on "Cowboy Carter," Beyonce's rhinestone-studded, history-rich honky tonk of an album that's rising in the charts after Friday's hotly anticipated release.

International Business Times

The Rumors Are True: Queen Bey Covers Dolly Parton On New Country Album

Beyonce's new country album features a long-rumored cover of Dolly Parton's beloved "Jolene," as well as a number of country legend features including Willie Nelson.

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Beyoncé To Cover Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' On New Album

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album, featuring 'Jolene' cover and Willie Nelson collaboration, excites fans and celebrates country music heritage.

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Willie Nelson's Fourth Of July Picnic Moves To Philadelphia

Willie Nelson's iconic Fourth of July Picnic moves to Philadelphia area with a star-studded lineup, promising a memorable experience for music enthusiasts.

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Janis Joplin covered his songs and he was in a supergroup with Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings – Kris Kristofferson is a movie star and outlaw country icon with a classic acoustic style

Kristofferson is one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, one of its biggest movie stars, and a master of making open chords work to a song's advantage

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Willie Nelson And Kermit The Frog Perform 'Rainbow Connection'

Willie Nelson and Kermit the Frog's duet, Nelson's new album, and Outlaw Music Festival Tour highlights in the music world.

The Guardian - UK

‘I can guarantee Beyoncé has never stepped foot in here’: Houston’s country saloons review Texas Hold ’Em

Beyoncé’s record-breaking hoedown Texas Hold ‘Em has prompted debate about belonging in country music. Patrons in her Texan hometown have their say on the song

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