William Shatner: Actor. Author. Country Music Star?
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The unpredictable Star Trek legend explains why he teamed up with Alabama's Jeff Cook to record his debut country album Why Not Me? at age 88
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Bob Dylan’s ‘Nashville Skyline’: 10 Things You Didn’t Know
Posted in: Music FeaturesFind out his original album title, his surprise studio guest on "Lay Lady Lay" and more facts about the 1969 country masterpiece, which is celebrating 50 years
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Billboard May Revisit Decision to Remove ‘Old Town Road’ From Country Chart
Posted in: Music NewsLil Nas X's runaway hit still won't appear on the Country charts — but that decision is not permanent
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New Country Music Study Examines Scarcity of Women on Radio
Posted in: Music CountryUSC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative paints a bleak picture of the last five years in country chart history
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‘Old Town Road’ and the History of Black Cowboys in America
Posted in: Music FeaturesSinger-songwriter Dom Flemons on the cultural roots of Lil Nas X's country-trap hit: "To see that mainstream stars are picking up on this idea, I think it’s fantastic"
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Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ Was a Country Hit. Then Country Changed Its Mind
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe viral phenomenon blew up so fast radio professionals had to rip it from YouTube to play it on the air, and the music industry is still scrambling to decide what, exactly, to call it
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Cody Johnson Makes Change Look Easy on ‘Ain’t Nothin’ to It’
Posted in: Album ReviewsIndependent country singer jumps to a major label without a hitch
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Lucinda Williams Reflects on ‘Car Wheels on a Gravel Road’ at 20
Posted in: Music NewsAhead of a tour celebrating her acclaimed 1998 LP, Williams also gives an update on her in-progress memoir and the status of her next record
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Song You Need to Know: Jamie Kent, ‘Ain’t No Jesus’
Posted in: Music FeaturesCountry singer taps religious imagery to highlight his own imperfections
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Trixie Mattel on Folk Music, Comedy and Breaking the Vinyl Ceiling
Posted in: Music FeaturesSingle-disc pink wax reissue of the Drag Race all-star's folk records 'Two Birds' and 'One Stone' will arrive in December
