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Natural gas remains the marginal fuel for much of the U.S. power system, and its price swings—from the post‑pandemic run‑up to more recent declines—have flowed through to retail electricity rates. Gas ...

Veteran music journalist Holly Gleason has witnessed and documented the evolution of country music over four decades. Gleason's work emphasizes understanding the emotional connection between artists, ...

The Recording Academy renamed the Best Country Album Grammy to Best Contemporary Country Album and added a Best Traditional Country Album award. This change reflects the evolution of country music and ...