From "YMCA" to "Fortunate Son," Inside The Trump Era's Weird Musical Battles

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Tyler White: From ‘Love on the Spectrum’ to Country Music

When Tyler White joined Love on the Spectrum, Netflix’s series about the dating lives of people with varying degrees of autism, he became an instant fan favorite for his Southern charm and wealth of country music knowledge. Now, the Florida native is making a go as a country sing ...  Show more

Adam Mac and His Courageous Brand of “Queer Country”

Adam Mac is leading a proud, new charge for queer country music, but getting to this point wasn’t without its challenges. The Russellville, Kentucky, native joins us in the Nashville Now cabin to talk about the discrimination he’s faced, including harsh public words from a pastor ...  Show more

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