Country & Western Music News: Taylor Swift, Ticket Prices, Grammys & Country’s Future

Описание: On this episode of Country and Western Music News on Road Gang Radio, host Lindsay Lawler breaks down the biggest stories shaping country music right now—from Taylor Swift’s first-ever eligibility for the Country Music Hall of Fame to Kid Rock’s congressional testimony on ticket prices, and what the 2026 Grammys say about where country music is headed.

Lindsay and the Road Gang crew dive into the rules behind Hall of Fame induction, why Taylor Swift could make history, and which legendary artists are still overdue for recognition. The conversation expands into how country music is perceived globally, the tension between authenticity and mainstream success, and why some artists and eras still get overlooked.

Also covered in this segment:

Taylor Swift’s eligibility for the Country Music Hall of Fame

How Hall of Fame categories and timelines actually work

Artists still missing from the Hall of Fame

Country music’s global reach—and its limits

Rising concert ticket prices and shrinking fan access

Kid Rock’s testimony against Ticketmaster and Live Nation

Bots, resale markets, and proposed ticket price caps

Why festivals feel like better value than arena shows

What the Grammys’ expanded country categories signal for the genre

Traditional vs. contemporary country recognition

On this day in country music history: Norma Jean

A special update on the new Dolly Parton Songteller Hotel opening in Nashville

Equal parts insight, humor, and industry perspective, this episode looks at who gets remembered, who gets heard, and who country music is really for.
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