A one-handed melodica in Knoxville and a century-old steam calliope in New Orleans give two musicians very different ways to brighten strangers’ days. WORLD’s Myrna Brown meets Cindy Helton and Debbie Fignano, who keep playing for the joy it brings.
Dolly Parton turned big hair, bold clothes, and a mountain-girl identity into a public persona she understood and controlled. WORLD’s Mary Muncy traces the roots, faith, and clear sense of self behind one of America’s most recognizable stars.
John Stonestreet on Dolly Parton and our cultural divides, what “no contact” means for honoring parents, and the WNBA’s sudden need to define woman.
Ericka Andersen | The country music legend combined great talent with gratitude, generosity, humility, and good humor
Americana publicist Lance Cowan set aside a performing career to protect his marriage and raise his sons. Thirty-five years later, he has released three albums of his own. WORLD’s Arsenio Orteza reports.
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MUSIC | Reviews of four recent albums
AI-generated songs now make up roughly a third of new uploads to Apple Music, and industry groups are rolling out advisory-style labels to flag them — but with most listeners unable to tell the difference, drawing that line isn't simple.
