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June 4, 2026

Why Country Comedy Music Is Making a Comeback in Nashville

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Why Country Comedy Music Is Making a Comeback in Nashville

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Country music has always had a funny side, but lately, comedy is taking center stage! Inspired by her recent WPLN report, "Country Music Comedy Is Back," Nashville Public Radio senior music writer Jewly Hight joins Marie Cecile Anderson to explore the history of humor in country music, why it's making a comeback, and which local comics are leading the charge. Plus, Marie shares what she learned from 15 years performing in the country comedy duo Reformed Whores.

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