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Hotter Than Hell: The Devil Makes a Fiery Comeback In Country Music


What's behind the Devil making a comeback in country music? Satan is real trendy in songs from Jelly Roll, Tyler Braden, Ashley McBryde and Jon Pardi

It’s not like it’s an entirely new subject — The Louvin Brothers ’ “Satan Is Real” ranks among classic country’s deepest discussions of the dark angel and his role in humanity — but the current volume of devil themes, and the weight of the songs they appear in, seems significant. “The devil is always, I hate saying it, but an interesting character to me,” confesses Academy of Country Music songwriter of the year Jessie Jo Dillon, who co-wrote “Halfway to Hell” and “Friday Night Heartbreaker.” Acts in that format have often toyed with Satanic imagery in songs, stage wear and graphics, and the infusion of power chords and death screams into country practically requires the devil to tag along.

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