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The year 2024 saw a surge in content creation and streaming, impacting Nashville’s influence on pop culture. Notable songs included Beyoncé’s mainstream country hit, an emerging country star’s album, and a cover of a Levon Helm classic by three sisters. Other highlights were a bluegrass-infused honky-tonk anthem, a collaboration between two rising stars, and a country classicist’s heartfelt ballad. The year also featured genre-bending tracks, a nostalgic duet by Texas artists, and a standout collaboration between queer country icon Peck and music legend Willie Nelson. Additionally, a stroke-survivor’s return to music and a sensitive ballad by Morgan Wallen were noteworthy in 2024.
