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MUSIC PEOPLE
NEWS
JANUARY 2025 Volume 56 Number 1 Issue 659
Editor Kelly Gregory
Contributors David Allan , Janet Aspley , Donnie Ayers , Craig Baguley , Jonny Brick , Tony Byworth , Larry Delaney , Don Cusic , Julie Flaskett , Michael Hingston , Stan Hitchcock , Tony Ives , Sianna King , Spencer Leigh , John Lomax III , Bryce Martin , Adrian Peel , Paul Riley , Alex Rossi , Chris Smith , Tom Travis , Walt Trott , Jack Watkins
New release consultant Steve Tidbury
Photographers Patricia Presley , Barry Dixon
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YELLOWSTONE FINALE
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Few platforms have proven as influential in country music in recent years as the hit television series Yellowstone . The popular series has inadvertently become a catalyst for country artists , providing them with a unique platform to showcase their talent and reach a global audience . Since its debut in 2018 , the show has featured a carefully curated soundtrack that highlights authentic , often underthe-radar talent , with artists like Colter Wall , Cody Jinks , Tyler Childers , Charley Crockett and Lainey Wilson all having seen their music spotlighted in pivotal scenes , providing them with a significant boost in visibility .
For independent musicians — such as 49 Winchester whose song Make It Count appeared in the penultimate episode — a feature on Yellowstone can transform their careers . With millions tuning in for each episode , the exposure is invaluable .
In a world where streaming algorithms often dictate success , Yellowstone is a reminder of the power of storytelling — both on-screen and through song — and the lasting impact it can have on artists and fans alike .
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