Nashville sound releases, week 36

This week's Nashville Sound highlights reflect on enduring legacies and evolving identities within country music. From Billy Ray Cyrus responding to Miley's name change to Bad Wolves' tribute to Dolly Parton, the genre continues to honor its roots while embracing reinterpretation. Classic chart-toppers by Conway Twitty, Jim Reeves, Waylon Jennings, and Don Gibson are revisited, underscoring the lasting impact of their work. These moments, drawn from past milestones and recent releases, illustrate the genre’s deep connection to history and reinvention.

1. 01

   Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley, Dolly Parton

   Billy Ray Cyrus reacts to Miley dropping 'Cyrus' from her name

   Sep 3 · 10 outlets

2. 02

   Bad Wolves, Dolly Parton, Jolene

   Bad Wolves release cover of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene'

   Sep 1 · 8 outlets

3. 03

   Conway Twitty, Commodores

   Conway Twitty's 1986 Country No. 1 and Cover of The Commodores Song

   Sep 5 · 2 outlets

4. 04

   Jim Reeves

   On This Day in 1964, Jim Reeves Was at No. 1 With the First of Several Posthumous Chart-Toppers

   Sep 3 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Waylon Jennings

   If Waylon Jennings Didn’t Want to Be Outlaw Country, He Shouldn’t Have Released This No. 1 Hit

   Sep 2 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Don Gibson

   On This Day in 1972, Don Gibson Scored His Final No. 1 With a Song That Got a Honky-Tonk Makeover 22 Years Later

   Sep 2 · 1 outlet

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