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Country Artists Hiding Behind Traditionally Styled Production

By: Markus Meyer

Although today’s country is heavily influenced by other genres, some artists are returning to traditionally styled production, at times at the cost of content or lyricism.Continue Reading

Bro-Country Bows to Rhythm & Boots

By: Annie Dineen

R&B and country sonically join forces once again at country radio, for a style that blends R&B, Motown, funk, blues, and soul in rhythm & boots.Continue Reading

Hunter Hayes Pursues Pop Trends With “21” and “Young And In Love”

By: Annie Dineen

Hunter Hayes pursues pop trends in release and co-writing styles with “21” and “Young And In Love.”Continue Reading

For Kacey Musgraves, Going Against Country Norms Is Her Best Bet for Stardom

By: Ellis Frederick

Kacey Musgraves continues to go against the grain with her approach to country music.Continue Reading

CMA Fest Line-Up Shows #TomatoGate Goes Deeper Than Radio

By: Ellis Frederick

We took a deeper look at the male/female/group performer split among the stage lineups at CMA Fest.Continue Reading

Country and Pop Meet in the Middle With Jason Derulo’s “Broke” and Luke Bryan’s “Kick The Dust Up”

By: Annie Dineen

seem to have finally met in the middle with the release of Luke Bryan’s new single “Kick The Dust Up” and Jason Derulo’s song “Broke,” the latter of which features Stevie Wonder and Keith Urban instrumentally.Continue Reading

From “Beachin'” and “What We Ain’t Got” to “Real Life:” What Jake Owen’s Identity Crisis Says About Artist Branding

By: Annie Dineen

From being the life of the beach party to sporting a more serious side, Jake Owen’s choices with “Real Life” tell a complex story of artist branding.Continue Reading

The Disconnect Between Country Radio and Its Listeners

By: Markus Meyer

Sales and streams don’t seem to be matching up, as numerous examples of radio hits without substantive sales and high-selling songs that don’t chart well seem to demonstrate. Continue Reading

The Nashville Revolution: How Indie Artists Are Taking Over Country Music

By: Ellis Frederick

Aaron Watson, Brandy Clark, and Sturgill Simpson are among the artists paving careers outside of the traditional country music mould. Continue Reading

“Sun Daze”: How Florida Georgia Line Take the Holy Day in Vain and Why Nobody Seems to Mind

By: Annie Dineen

As radio country shows more pop influence and listener demographics shift, songs like Florida Georgia Line’s “Sun Daze” present a racier and more complicated offering to the genre’s historically Christian fan base.Continue Reading

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