Women in country music are no longer satisfied to let the big record labels call the shots, and that’s become even more clear in the last seven years. This week’s issue calls out the origin of the power dynamic shift, while celebrating the independent attitudes, iconic stage collabs, and a huge stack of platinum for a well deserving Girl Crush.

Why You Need to Dive Into This Week’s Issue Celebrating Women In Country:

• Only In Nashville: We’re breaking down the unexpected onstage moment between two iconic women in country that nearly melted the internet this week.
• Abbey Cone’s New Independent Era: Our featured Girl Crush Abbey Cone opens up about moving away from the major label system, bringing a brand-new attitude to her sound, and a spin on a classic country track that almost didn’t happen.
• Award Season and Platinum Stacks: From Carly Pearce locking down her hosting duties (again!), Taylor Swift and Lainey Wilson teaming up, to Ella Langley securing a mountain of RIAA certifications, the women in country music are dominating.
• The Fresh Music Drop: Your ultimate tracking list for the week’s best country music releases. We have the newest tracks and EPs from Shania Twain, Kelsea Ballerini, Gretchen Wilson, and dozens more ready for you to fan-girl over.

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In this week’s issue: Taylor Swift changes the power dynamic for artists and record labels, Taylor Swift and Lainey Wilson take the stage together, Carly Pearce is hosting the ACM Honors for the 6th time, Ella Langely goes platinum again and again and again. New music from Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce, Gretchen Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Angie K, Belles, Desiree Dawson, Erin Kinsey, Kat Velasco, and more.