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A Cup Of Ambition And Endurance: '9 To 5' Unites Workers Across Decades

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A Cup Of Ambition And Endurance: '9 To 5' Unites Workers Across Decades

Dolly Parton's classic singalong aims a catchy beat at a serious point, listing the ways the daily grind exploits and exhausts people — some more than others.

A Cup Of Ambition And Endurance: '9 To 5' Unites Workers Across Decades

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The 10 Standout World Cafe Sessions Of 2019 (So Far)

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The 10 Standout World Cafe Sessions Of 2019 (So Far)

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Some say the glass of 2019 is half empty; others say it's half full. We say, "Wow, we've had some incredible artists perform so far this year."

Gary Clark Jr. On World Cafe

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Willie Nelson On Cowboys, 'Crazy' and CBD-Infused Coffee

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Willie Nelson On Cowboys, 'Crazy' and CBD-Infused Coffee

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It's been about a year since World Cafe caught up with Willie, and he's been busy!

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Missed For A Decade, Roots Icons Buddy And Julie Miller Return To A Shared Spotlight

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Missed For A Decade, Roots Icons Buddy And Julie Miller Return To A Shared Spotlight

A prolific force in Americana, beloved and emulated by Nashville royalty, the couple is back with its first album together in a decade — guided, as always, by a powerful but adaptable partnership.

Missed For A Decade, Roots Icons Buddy And Julie Miller Return To A Shared Spotlight

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Orville Peck Is Making A Very Different Kind Of Country Music

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Orville Peck Is Making A Very Different Kind Of Country Music

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The man behind the mask is incredibly forthright in discussing his persona, the pastiche of influences on his music and the response he's received as a queer country musician.

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From Bluegrass To Newgrass: The Story Of Sam Bush

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From Bluegrass To Newgrass: The Story Of Sam Bush

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Bush drops by to reflect on mashing the improvisational spirit of jazz, the late-night sprawling sensibilities of jam bands and even the influence of reggae on bluegrass and country.

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'It Starts With Me': Ty Herndon On Re-Releasing His Country Hit With Male Pronouns

Since coming out as gay in 2014, Ty Herndon has changed all female pronouns in his song "What Mattered Most" to male pronouns. Jeremy Ryan/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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'It Starts With Me': Ty Herndon On Re-Releasing His Country Hit With Male Pronouns

Country singer Ty Herndon came out as gay in 2014 and this year, he's re-releasing his 1995 hit "What Mattered Most" with updated lyrics to fit his true identity.

'It Starts With Me': Ty Herndon On Re-Releasing His Country Hit With Male Pronouns

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'Two Wings: The Music Of Black America In Migration' Celebrates Journey Millions Took

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'Two Wings: The Music Of Black America In Migration' Celebrates Journey Millions Took

Singer Alicia Hall Moran and pianist Jason Moran mix original music works with 20th century spoken word to reflect on The Great Migration, when African Americans moved from the South to the North.

'Two Wings: The Music Of Black America In Migration' Celebrates Journey Millions Took

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Brooks & Dunn's Excellent Adventure

Kix Brooks (left) and Ronnie Dunn (right) of Brooks & Dunn perform with Luke Combs (center) during the Academy Of Country Music Awards in April. Combs appears on Brooks & Dunn's new album, Reboot, which features contemporary country stars collaborating with the duo on a dozen of its classic songs. Kevin Winter/Getty Images hide caption

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Brooks & Dunn's Excellent Adventure

In the '90s, Brooks & Dunn helped to broaden country music's audience with its embrace of a wide range of sounds and on-stage spectacle. 25 years later, their influence is everywhere in Nashville.

Wrangler On His Booty: Lil Nas X On The Making And The Magic Of 'Old Town Road'

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Wrangler On His Booty: Lil Nas X On The Making And The Magic Of 'Old Town Road'

The artist behind the country-trap hit, who celebrated his 20th birthday and topped the charts this week, is less beholden to any genre than he is to the shape-shifting nature of online identity.