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Hard to believe it's been more than 25 years since "O, Brother Where Art Thou?" debuted in theaters. The film's soundtrack was an even bigger hit than the film, bringing bluegrass and country music to the mainstream. With most of the soundtrack sales coming on CD, to mark the 25th anniversary of "O, Brother," A new vinyl pressing will be released. Along with that, T Bone Burnett and Lost Highway Records will present an evening of "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" on the Grand Ole Opry on February 28th. The special Saturday night show will feature artists from the original soundtrack and more. For tickets, visit the Opry's website.
There's another "pop star crossing over to country" project in the works, and this one is seemingly out of left field. During a stop on "Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce" podcast, crooner Michael Bublé said he's readying what he calls a "love letter to country music." Saying he's always appreciated country music, he revealed he's working with mega-producer Dan Huff on a country album. "I don’t even know if I’m supposed to talk about this. I love country music, and I have loved country music my whole life. I went to Nashville, I have a producer named Dann Huff… and I have made a love letter to country music." He also revealed that it's a very classic sounding record, nothing like what 21st century country music is. "It’s old-school, it’s not like, modern. It’s my interpretation. I have never had an experience that has been better musically. I am so excited to put out this record. I don’t know if ten people are going to love it, but I don’t care." So, instead of Morgan Wallen and Jelly Roll, think more along the lines of Jim Reeves or Ray Price. No word on when we'll hear the results of Bublé's work.