Ben's Country Music Show Week of the 13th May, 2024 – CMA Fest Preview, Reba’s Return and the Americana Music Awards

This week’s show opens with Zac Brown Band’s Whatever It Is before delving into the latest releases and upcoming summer festivals. Reba McEntire returns with I Can’t, the first single from her forthcoming album, while her new television role in NBC’s Happy’s Place is introduced. Luke Combs previews Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma, written for the Twisters film soundtrack. With CMA Music Festival on the horizon, the programme looks ahead to performances from Dolly Parton and Laney Wilson. Randy Travis’ AI-assisted single Where That Came From is reviewed, and “This Week in Country Music History” revisits moments from Sinatra’s passing in 1998 to Alan Jackson’s 2021 album release. Meanwhile, nominations for the Americana Honours & Awards are announced.

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