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Country Expands Boundaries With Pop Pairings: 'I've Never Bought Into Segregating Genres So Rigidly'
Country is by definition a form of popular music, but the modern version has popped up even more.Artists from other genres are seemingly working with country acts in greater numbers than ever, and a flurry of activity surrounding the past weekend underscored the trend:• Gabby Barrett unveiled an alternate version of "I Hope" featuring pop singer-songwriter-producer Charlie Puth on April 17.• EDM artist Diplo issued a collaboration with Blanco Brown, "Do Si Do," on April 17 while announcing the May 29 release of a country-themed album, Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley Chapter 1: Snake Oil, featuring Cam, Zac Brown, Danielle Bradbery and Thomas Rhett.• Maren Morris and Hozier teamed on April 18 for an online performance of "The Bones" during the