On the new single “We Used to Be Happy,” a glossy pop-music sheen dulls the authenticity of Alyssa Trahan’s country tune.
Country/pop
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Lady Antebellum
Lady Antebellum is a pop-country sensation. Its first album was certified platinum, and since then the band has produced a string of No. 1 hits, including “Need You Now” and “Just a Kiss.” Detractors of the group bemoan its pop-friendly sound, saying that it’s not twangy or “authentic” enough to be “true” country. I say, […]






