These 12 singular talents cover all corners of the musical map, but they've all been drawn to Nashville, where they've embraced the sounds, songcraft and traditions of country music - while expanding its horizons at the same time.
They sing about pervasive injustice, universal heartbreak or simply having a beer with buddies. They play banjos, belt out ballads and create global dance sensations. They hail from Texas, New Jersey, England, Quebec and beyond. In this second installment of Hallowed Sound, journalists from the USA TODAY Network examine the state of race in country music, scour the South in search of untold stories and shine a light on a new, eclectic generation of Black artists.
Illustration: Andrea Brunty, USA TODAY Network Illustration: Andrea Brunty, USA TODAY Network These Black artists are shaping country music’s future.
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