2024 Grammy Awards – The Big Country Wins

Originally posted on Men's Journal | By Brayden Lambert | Last updated 2/8/24

The 2024 Grammy Awards were a showcase of talent, especially in the country music category, where Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Zach Bryan, and Kacey Musgraves took home the coveted golden gramophones, ‘Grammys.’

Chris Stapleton’s “White Horse” emerged as a standout, clinching Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song. The song, co-written with Dan Wilson, shows Stapleton’s incredible songwriting skills, marking his fourth chart-topping single. The inspiration for “White Horse” came about with the intention of contributing to the soundtrack of the 2013 Lone Ranger movie.

Lainey Wilson, a rising star in the country music scene, was recognized for her hit album “Bell Bottom Country,” winning Best Country Album. The win underscores her growing influence and unique twist on country. Wilson’s “Heart Like a Truck” hit number 1 on iTunes; other top songs on the album are “Live Off,” “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” and “New Friends.”

In the Best Country Duo/Group Performance Category, Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves won for their collaboration on “I Remember Everything.” The track marked the first pop hit for both artists on the Billboard Hot 100.

These awards signify country music's dynamic and evolving nature, with artists like Stapleton, Wilson, Bryan and Musgraves leading the way in innovation and storytelling. Their Grammy Award achievements celebrate the diversity and richness of country music and offer a glimpse into the future of the genre.

This article first appeared on Men's Journal and was syndicated with permission.

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