During a surprise gig at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Post Malone performed an acoustic cover of Hank Williams’ 1952 record ‘Honky Tonk Blues.’ The performance was part of Bobby Bones’ annual Million Dollar Show concert. Malone is known for his interest in country music; he is set to release a new country album, having covered country songs in the past. Malone has also been seen on both Beyonce and Taylor Swift’s new albums.
Country music has seen a resurgence in recent months, with Beyonce releasing her new album ‘Cowboy Carter’ on March 29. The album contains covers of Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ and features artists such as Willie Nelson and Nancy Sinatra. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift is gearing up to release a country album next month called ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ Lana Del Rey has also ventured into the genre, releasing a new country album called ‘Lasso’ later this year.
Malone has expressed his desire to work in the country genre, telling the Howard Stern Show in 2022: “To be honest, there’s nothing stopping me from taking a camera or setting up in my studio in Utah and just recording a country album and putting it on YouTube. Maybe I’ll face some repercussions afterwards from the label and shit, but there’s nothing stopping me from doing that. I’m allowed to do that.”
In 2021, Post Malone performed two country covers of songs by Brad Paisley and Sturgill Simpson for the We’re Texas relief fundraiser livestream. The livestream was hosted by Texan actor Matthew McConaughey, with proceeds being directed to his foundation Just Keep Living and its Texas relief fund, established in response to the devastating Winter Storm Uri. The livestream also included Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, and Khalid.
Post Malone’s performance further indicates his interest and passion for the country genre, which seems to be gaining popularity within the music industry. With his new album set to release soon, fans and listeners alike will be eager to hear what Post Malone has in store
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