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CMAs Night Preview, Artists With the Most Style, and Country Music News
Episode 179
Sunday, 23 November, 2025
Awards night pressure meets a changing country music landscape. We break down the CMA slate with honest picks, why Entertainer of the Year is a different beast than Album of the Year, and how a solo-hosting Laney Wilson turned momentum into a movement. From Morgan Wallen’s chart gravity to Ella Langley and Megan Moroney’s six-nomination surge, we track who’s peaking, who’s pushing through, and what it takes to make the leap from “new name” to headliner.Beyond the trophies, we dig into what’s really shaping the sound: TikTok breakthroughs, streaming playlist economics, live-streamed concerts, and the way synced lyrics and captions change how fans listen. We talk about the rise of crafted online personas, the risk of shorter artist lifespans in a swipe era, and why authenticity still cuts through—especially when artists open up about mental health and sobriety. The conversation stays grounded with a focused review of Ella Langley’s “Choosing Texas,” from lyric arc and imagery to the mix decisions, mandolin ear candy, and Miranda Lambert’s harmony that gives the hook extra lift.Style gets its due too. We compare onstage looks and what they signal about identity—Laney’s western glam, Megan Moroney’s color eras, Dolly’s timeless sparkle—and how fashion now plays into fan engagement and discoverability. Add a brisk chart rundown, indie gems, and a lively mailbag, and you’ve got a fast, fun, and thoughtful tour through where country is headed next.Drop your CMA predictions in the comments so we can read them on the next episode.Episode LinksAI Experiment: https://jayfranze.com/experiment/Billie Jo Jones: https://jayfranze.com/episode98/Dalila Mya: https://jayfranze.com/episode102/Send us a text Support the showLinks Jay Franze: https://jayfranze.com/ JFS Country Countdown: https://jayfranze.com/countdown/ Contact Contact: https://jayfranze.com/contact/ Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayfranze TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayfranze X: https://x.com/jayfranze YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jayfranze Services Services: https://jayfranze.com/services/ Books Books: https://jayfranze.com/books/ Merchandise Merchandise: https://jayfranze.com/merchandise/ Support Support: https://jayfranze.com/support/ Sponsor the Show: https://jayfranze.com/sponsor/












