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Calgary Wants to Turn Nashville North Into a Real Music Economy
Calgary wants to turn its Nashville North identity into a real economic strategy built around music, cultural tourism and major venues.
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Ella Langley Dominates the CMA Awards: Country Music Finds Its New Star Economy
With nine nominations at the 2026 CMA Awards, Ella Langley confirms the power of a younger, more female-led and more exportable country music economy.
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America Renames Its Gateway for Dolly Parton: A Tribute That Finally Unites
Republican and Democratic officials converge to name Nashville's airport after Dolly Parton. A spectacular tribute that narrates the cultural, economic, and popular influence of a global icon.
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Emmylou Harris Farewell Tour Europe: Emmylou Harris Completes Her European Farewell Tour
After more than fifty years on the road, Emmylou Harris gave her last European concert in Germany. A historic chapter closes for country and americana, but the 79-year-old artist still refuses to use the word retirement.
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The World Mourns Dolly Parton: Why Her Legacy Transcends Country Music
Dolly Parton has died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer. From Jolene to her immense efforts for literacy, the world loses an icon whose influence far exceeded country music.
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Luke Combs 2027: NFL Stadiums Become Country Music’s New Stage
Luke Combs announces a 2027 North American extension of My Kinda Saturday Night Tour, turning NFL stadiums into major infrastructure for global country music.
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Shaboozey Transforms the Aftermath of ‘Tipsy’ into a Tragic Western: The Most Ambitious Bet in Global Country
Following the historic success of 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)', Shaboozey releases 'The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales', a concept album of 20 tracks designed as a tragic western. A narrative gamble that brings together Jamie Foxx, Kehlani, Gunna, Leon Bridges, Teyana Taylor, Sam Elliott, and Orville Peck.