Good Morning. Dan + Shay seem to be teasing an upcoming announcement. Learn more about what the country duo have in store in today’s newsletter! Plus, learn more about Beyoncé’s country era, the song Jackson Browne disliked, and more!

Beyoncé Was Always Going Country

Beyoncé seemingly took a hard left turn into country music with her forthcoming album Act II: Cowboy Carter. The native Texan’s music has generally trended toward R&B, pop and hip-hop, with occasional forays into soul and funk.

Jackson Browne Disliked This Hit – Until Therapy Changed His Mind

Jackson Browne‘s catalog is rife with songs that deal with exigent ideas: life, love, death, and heartbreak. That sentimentality paired with a keen sense of melody making gives Browne his appeal.

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Dan + Shay Tease Fans With Cryptic Post About Upcoming Announcement

Pop-country duo Dan + Shay made their coaching debut on The Voice when season 25 began earlier this year. The “Speechless” singers replaced two-time champ Niall Horan, who stepped away to focus on touring.

TOGETHER WITH UMG NASHVILLE

 “I’m grounded more than ever in what I need to say as an artist. At the end of the day … when I’m on stage, I love every second of it. I still love connecting with the fans, and I still love hearing great songs.” – Luke Bryan

Katy Perry Says She Can Never Sing This Song Again Thanks to Kelly Clarkson’s Impeccable Cover

There is no denying the immense talent that surrounds Kelly Clarkson. Throughout her time in the spotlight, the singer won American Idol, won three Grammy Awards, and also created her own television show, The Kelly Clarkson Show.

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