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97 Words: “Giddy Up!” by Shania Twain

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June 26, 2023
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This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list here. Thirty years into her career, Shania Twain is still looking for a good time. In fact, she’s looking to get “litty in the cup” on her song, “Giddy Up!” Taken from her latest LP “Queen of Me,” this song will have you
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Playlist: THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)

In celebration of summer, the staff at THE 97 has compiled a playlist containing some of our favorite summer songs, from then and now. Each day we will reveal one song, rotating daily between past and present with pairings from 1998 and 2023, for a total of 97 days/songs. Since we love nostalgia,

Song Review: Kylie Minogue “Dancing”

January 14, 2018
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Kylie Minogue Dances Into A New Genre Kylie Minogue makes her long-awaited return, a bit early. It’s been 3 years since her last non-holiday album Kiss Me Once, and fans are eagerly awaiting her return. So eager, that it was a feeding frenzy over the weekend when the lead single
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Album Review: ‘Storyteller’ by Carrie Underwood

October 27, 2015
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Despite having had a big crossover hit with “Before He Cheats” and having pop and rock elements in her music, Carrie Underwood has always maintained a love for traditional country music. She doesn’t remix her songs for pop radio (“Before He Cheats” crossed over on its own merits), and she’s
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Single Review: “Girl Crush” by Little Big Town

April 1, 2015
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As The Washington Post recently highlighted, Little Big Town’s latest single is facing resistance at country radio because some listeners have protested that it promotes a gay agenda. Not only are these country radio listeners affirming a negative attitude toward homosexuality, they are doing it by exhibiting a rush to judgment. The
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Single Review: “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift

August 19, 2014
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Taylor Swift has been moving in more of a pop direction with each album release, and apparently with the upcoming 1989 she has made the full-blown transition. Swift is previewing the new set with lead single “Shake It Off.” The track has the driving ’80s beat needed for immediate impact, and it
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