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The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, marked a fundamental reorganization of country music within the Recording Academy.

Welcome to the February 6, 2026, edition of New Music Friday. The Nashville machine is firing on all cylinders today, delivering a release cycle that feels like a masterclass in modern country.

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