Beneath the cover — debuting for Taste of Country readers first through this exclusive premiere — there's also a long look at a "Changing Nashville." Kane Brown helps lead a conversation about how the format is growing to become more inclusive, admitting there is still progress to be made.
"I hope that by the time my daughter is a little older, she sees herself when she looks at all areas of entertainment, including country music," Brown shares.
Dozens of artists and celebrity fans pull together to celebrate country music and America during the special July 4 issue. Rodney Crowell, Martina McBride, Lee Greenwood, Lee Ann Womack and Clint Black are a few more artists featured. Wynonna Judd rounds out a scene that reflects the American heartland on a bright summer day.
The June/July issue of AARP is available in homes today, and through the AARP the Magazine website. Readers will also find journalist and historian Peter Cooper's selection of country songs assembled to foster understanding of America and its people. A "How Well Do You Know Country Music?" quiz puts a period on the multi-page feature. A knowledge of classic song lyrics from the 1940s to now will do you well.
As we celebrate our nation’s birthday, its beloved stars honor all that unites us
AARP | May 31, 2022
We Look Out for Strangers
By Shania Twain
I left Canada really with nothing, and came to the U.S. looking for a future. I had no parents after they died in a car accident. Luckily, I was embraced by mentors who would invite me to their house on weekends to be with their family. We’d play guitar and sing. They cooked Southern food. I was welcomed on a personal level, which gave me a good impression of America. —A.N.
As Shania Twain, 56, plans a new album, her Las Vegas residency runs through Sept. 10.