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The bad news for country music fans in 2025 is that a trio of acts, including two legendary singers, announced retirements.

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Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, was charged with four felonies following an altercation with Los Angeles police. Hill pleaded not guilty and was released on bail with conditions, ...