Country Music News for 3-19-24

03/19/24 • 7 min

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Toby Keith's Posthumous Honor: https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/19/entertainment/toby-keith-country-music-hall-of-fame/index.html
George Strait's Upcoming Performance: https://today.tamu.edu/2024/03/19/george-strait-to-perform-at-kyle-field-on-june-15/
Reba McEntire Addresses Rumors: https://ew.com/reba-mcentire-denies-calling-taylor-swift-entitled-brat-after-super-bowl-performance-8610258
Willie Nelson's New Album at 91: https://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/2024/03/country-music-legend-announces-new-album-one-month-after-turning-91.html

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Explore Today's Stories:
For more details and to explore the stories we discussed today, follow these links:

Toby Keith's Posthumous Honor: https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/19/entertainment/toby-keith-country-music-hall-of-fame/index.html
George Strait's Upcoming Performance: https://today.tamu.edu/2024/03/19/george-strait-to-perform-at-kyle-field-on-june-15/
Reba McEntire Addresses Rumors: https://ew.com/reba-mcentire-denies-calling-taylor-swift-entitled-brat-after-super-bowl-performance-8610258
Willie Nelson's New Album at 91: https://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/2024/03/country-music-legend-announces-new-album-one-month-after-turning-91.html

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Country Music News for 3-13-24

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In this episode of 'Country Music News Today,' we dive into two major stories captivating the country music world:

'Neon Highway' – A Cinematic Tribute to Johnny Cash:
- 'Neon Highway,' a film decades in the making, pays homage to the legendary Johnny Cash, exploring themes of ambition, redemption, and the power of songwriting. Initially conceived with Cash as the star, the film now features Beau Bridges and Rob Mayes, bringing to life a story rooted in Nashville's music scene. For an in-depth look at how 'Neon Highway' honors country music's captivating artists and songwriters, visit:
  - The Tennessean's coverage of 'Neon Highway'
  - AOL's feature on 'Neon Highway'
2024 CMT Music Awards Nominations Announced:
- The nominees for the 2024 CMT Music Awards have been unveiled, with artists like Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, and Megan Moroney leading the nominations. The awards, celebrated for their fan-voted nature, showcase the diversity and talent within the country music genre. For more details on the nominees and what to expect from the awards ceremony:
  - CNN's announcement of the 2024 CMT Music Awards nominees
  - Rolling Stone's coverage of the 2024 CMT Music Awards nominations

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Country Music News for 3-23-24

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Explore the stories discussed in today's episode through the following links:

Zach Bryan's Viral Concert Moment: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/video-of-fan-at-zach-bryan-concert-in-canada-goes-viral-amassing-over-10-million-views
Mourning in George Strait's Camp: https://www.al.com/life/2024/03/country-music-legends-band-member-manager-dead-on-same-day.html
Review of Zach Bryan's Performance: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/article-at-torontos-scotiabank-arena-oklahoma-country-star-zach-bryan-gave-his/

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