Jewly Hight

The sounds of traditional country music "are baked into what feels like home to me," Musgraves says. Her sixth album, Middle of Nowhere, will be released on May 1, 2026.

On her new album, Kacey Musgraves returns home, to the 'Middle of Nowhere'

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Before making her upcoming sixth album, the country star returned to her small-town Texas home and discovered the power of in-between spaces. "I found a lot of clarity there," she says.

A Nashville museum celebrates the role of a small town in American music over the years

Jewly Hight

The small town of Muscle Shoals, Alabama has played a great role in American music for decades. Now, a new exhibit in Nashville is honoring its legacy.

At 100 years old, the Grand Ole Opry is the keeper of country music's legacy

Jewly Hight

One hundred years ago this week, the radio barn dance that came to be known as the Grand Ole Opry was first broadcast from Nashville. Being part of the show still matters to country artists today.

For country music traditionalists, Grammy changes promise a brighter spotlight

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Starting with this year's nominations, the Grammy Awards will split its prize for country album of the year into two distinct categories: traditional and contemporary.

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New Museum of Christian & Gospel Music honors a diversity of music with a message

Jewly Hight

Gospel music has always played a big role in American culture. Now, the music's wide-ranging history is being celebrated at Nashville's new Museum of Christian & Gospel Music.

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New Museum of Christian & Gospel Music honors a diversity of music with a message

Jewly Hight

Gospel music has always played a big role in American culture. Now, the music's wide-ranging history is being celebrated at Nashville's new Museum of Christian & Gospel Music.

Live, country music stage show 'Grand Ole Opry' turns 100

Jewly Hight

The Grand Ole Opry is turning 100. The stage show is celebrating the milestone all year long by welcoming new and seasoned performers.