country music

Johnny Cash’s gospel versus the temptations of nationalism

By Richard Beck — January 10, 2020
(RNS) — Cash was an outspoken patriot, and his patriotism made the gospel messages found in his music vulnerable to distortion.

Religion journalists singing country & blues in Nashville

By Thomas Reese — September 5, 2017
(RNS) — 'There are simply fewer religion writers today. They have either been laid off or jumped ship before they got pushed out.'

Can music be your religion?

By Tobin Grant — May 23, 2016
How a religion geek ruins a great country song.
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