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In this second installment of Hallowed Sound, journalists from the USA TODAY Network examine the state of race in country music, scour the South in search of untold stories and shine a light on a new, eclectic generation of Black artists.

They hail from Texas, New Jersey, England, Quebec and beyond.

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They play banjos, belt out ballads and create global dance sensations. They sing about pervasive injustice, universal heartbreak or simply having a beer with buddies.

These 12 singular talents cover all corners of the musical map, but they've all been drawn to Nashville, where they've embraced the sounds, songcraft and traditions of country music — while expanding its horizons at the same time.

Below, get to know just a few of the exciting artists shaping country music's "All American" future.

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