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Noah Cyrus Effortlessly Slides Into Country on ‘I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me'
Noah Cyrus Effortlessly Slides Into Country on ‘I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me'

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Noah Cyrus Effortlessly Slides Into Country on ‘I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me'

Country music has always been part of Noah Cyrus's artistic DNA. If you look closely enough, it's been a deep root that runs through her entire discography — not to mention, a central part of the family tree that includes her dad Billy Ray Cyrus and sister Miley. But a sharp turn straight into country seems like far too obvious a path for a singer-songwriter who has quietly done her own thing. And while her music has always had a tinge of country traditions, Cyrus's approach has always been a little more understated. Across EPs like The End of Everything and her gorgeous 2022 debut LP The Hardest Part, she's kept the connection loose, weaving together more experimental takes on Americana, folk, and indie-rock. Her latest album I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me, however, has been touted as a dabble into the genre. It has come with moments like a recent Grand Opry performance that got her compared to Lucinda Williams. But rather than veering into mainstream styles, I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me continues Cyrus's path of left-leaning, unexpected sound architecture. It's gorgeously rendered — and very Noah. More from Rolling Stone Noah Cyrus Sets Return With 'I Want My Loved Ones to Go With Me': 'This Album Is Me' Miley Cyrus on How She Fixed Her 'Messy' Family Relationships After 'Dark' Decade Noah Cyrus Rides Into Nature's Depths in 'I Saw the Mountains' Video She teams up with past collaborators Mike Crossey and PJ Harding again, maximizing their full chemistry together. Cyrus has never shied away from intensely personal lyricism; The Hardest Part stared down at heartbreak and substance abuse. Here, she explores the background and experiences that have shaped her. There's a recording of her grandfather saying a prayer on 'Apple Tree;' other songs touch lightly on the importance of family, at a time when the Cyrus clan has fought itself frequently in tabloids. But the most stunning thing on the album is its musicality, as Noah slides easily next to Fleet Foxes on the bucolic 'Don't Put It All On Me,' trades vocal acrobatics with Ella Langley on the twanging 'Way of the World,' and duets warmly with lofi folk icon Bill Callahan on the album-closing 'XXX.' The swan-dive into country music could, on its face, seem like a ploy for more commercial ambitions, given country's hold on popular music at the moment. But I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me is less opportunistic and more of a chance to go further into a sensibility that has always been there. Even songs that feel like they'd elicit an instant eye roll — the Blake Shelton collab 'New Country' feels like the biggest offender at first glance — are strikingly pretty. So much of Cyrus' sound has been refined; The Hardest Part had an understated quality that avoided flashiness or theatrics, even while delving into serious issues of grief and addiction. A great deal of the album's power comes from soaring, layered arrangements. The tide switches quickly on a lot of songs, driving them from one unexpected point to the next, like on the opening track 'I Saw The Mountains.' Occasionally, the production can overwhelm what felt like a simpler signature on Noah's past albums — a song like 'Long Ride Home,' for example, meanders beautifully but loses some of its precision once more sounds come in. Yet as a whole, the project benefits from a fuller approach that feels like an artist coming into her own — it's a sign of growth, it's a testament to flourishing. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked Solve the daily Crossword

Travis Kelce Reacts to Jelly Roll's Bold Statement About Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce Reacts to Jelly Roll's Bold Statement About Taylor Swift

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Travis Kelce Reacts to Jelly Roll's Bold Statement About Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce Reacts to Jelly Roll's Bold Statement About Taylor Swift originally appeared on Parade. Taylor Swift has a new defender — and no, it's not her boyfriend Travis Kelce. After spending two years on her billion-dollar Eras Tour, the 35-year-old pop icon is getting some unexpected backup from fellow artist Jelly Roll. The country star, 40, had nothing but praise for Swift during a recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. 'Dude, she's the GOAT. I will fist fight anybody who says otherwise,' the 'Need a Favor' singer declared. Jelly didn't stop there. Stepping in like a true Swiftie, he insisted on giving Kelce a break from bodyguard duties. 'Travis, don't even worry. I got this one,' he joked. 'I mean, literally. Like, she's the GOAT. That is so hard to get people connected in such a way.' Jelly Roll then shared where his admiration for Swift comes from — not just her music, but the dedication she inspires in fans night after night. For many, attending her concert isn't just a show, it's an event that's days, sometimes weeks in the making. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Comments By Celebs (@commentsbycelebs) 'We've all watched our wife pick out an outfit, try on two or three... Like, this is a big night. Where are we gonna eat? Where are we gonna park?' he explained. 'There's so much more to coming out than just seeing me. I think about how special those nights are, and then imagine 60,000 people doing the same thing for her.' Kelce clearly appreciated the support. After a clip of Jelly's comments was posted to Instagram, the NFL star responded, writing, 'My dawg is the realest!!' As Swift continues to earn praise from fellow artists, it's clear her impact goes far beyond the stage. The 'Bad Blood' singer wrapped her record-breaking Eras Tour in December. The three-hour show — featuring hits from her two-decade-long discography — sold more than 10 million tickets and earned her a Guinness World Record for the highest-grossing music tour of all time. In a true case of real recognizing real, Jelly Roll is no exception. As a country star who's performed for massive crowds himself, he understands the hard work it takes to connect with the crowd. With Jelly Roll stepping up as Swift's newest supporter, Kelce can rest easy — another Swiftie has joined her massive fleet of fans. Travis Kelce Reacts to Jelly Roll's Bold Statement About Taylor Swift first appeared on Parade on Jul 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.

Country singers Josh Ross and Cameron Whitcomb lead CCMA Award nominees
Country singers Josh Ross and Cameron Whitcomb lead CCMA Award nominees

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time6 days ago

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Country singers Josh Ross and Cameron Whitcomb lead CCMA Award nominees

Josh Ross poses on the red carpet at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards in Hamilton, Ont., on Sept. 16, 2023. (Nick Iwanyshyn / The Canadian Press) Country singers Josh Ross and Cameron Whitcomb are the top nominees at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards with six nods each. Both are up for fans' choice, male artist, entertainer and single of the year. More coming. The Canadian Press

Pure Country 106 scores CCMA nominations
Pure Country 106 scores CCMA nominations

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Pure Country 106 scores CCMA nominations

The small but mighty team at Pure Country 106 received a major nod at the upcoming 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) with a nomination for 'Small Market Station of the Year.' The Orillia radio crew is up against small and medium markets from North Bay, Belleville, Medicine Hat, AB, and Kelowna, B.C. Additionally, one of Pure Country's popular presenters, morning show host Jason McCoy, scored a nomination for 'Personality of the Year.' The 2025 CCMAs, hosted by Tom Green, is set to take place on Sept. 13 in Kelowna, B.C.

Toby Keith's ‘35 Biggest Hits' Skyrockets on Charts After Independence Day
Toby Keith's ‘35 Biggest Hits' Skyrockets on Charts After Independence Day

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Toby Keith's ‘35 Biggest Hits' Skyrockets on Charts After Independence Day

Toby Keith's 35 Biggest Hits shoots like a firecracker back to the top 10 on the Billboard 200, rallying from No. 43 to No. 9 with 26,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States in the week ending July 10, according to Luminate (up 56% week-over-week). The collection jumps up the list following streaming gains for its songs generated by Independence Day celebrations. The album, released in 2008, hit No. 1 on the Feb. 17, 2024-dated chart in the wake of Keith's death that Feb. 5. More from Billboard Megan Moroney, Riley Green, Tucker Wetmore & More Cover Toby Keith Hits: 'He Would Be So Proud' Travis Scott Brings Lamborghinis To the Stables & the Strip Club In Countryside 'Kick Out' Video Max B Squashes Beef With Jim Jones: 'I Want to Start Over' Of 35 Biggest Hits' 26,000 units earned, streaming equivalent-album units comprise 24,000 (up 59%, equaling 32.9 million on-demand official streams of the set's songs — it vaults 43-11 on Top Streaming Albums). About one-third of the album's streams for the week were generated by Keith's 2002 No. 1 Hot Country Songs hit 'Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American),' which was also his most streamed song of the week. The patriotic anthem also reenters Country Digital Song Sales at No. 1, as it surged 121% to 3,000 sold. It concurrently reenters Hot Country Songs at No. 8. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multimetric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate. Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album. Additional reporting by Jim Asker. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100 Solve the daily Crossword

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