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Bobbie Jean Sawyer

Bobbie Jean is the managing editor of Wide Open Country. She lives in Nashville with her dog, Archie, and enjoys '90s country karaoke, vintage and thrift shopping and Dolly Parton.

(L-R) Amanda Shires, Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile and Natalie Hemby of The Highwomen perform onstage as BMI presents Dwight Yoakam with President's Award at 67th Annual Country Awards Dinner at BMI on November 12, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring /Getty Images)

'Redesigning Women': The Story Behind The Highwomen's Empowering Anthem

By Bobbie Jean Sawyer | March 8, 2022
Co-host Dolly Parton speaks onstage during the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards at Allegiant Stadium on March 07, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ACM)

Dolly Parton Dedicated 2022 ACM Awards Show to Ukraine: 'I Want Us to Send Our Love and Hope'

By Bobbie Jean Sawyer | March 8, 2022
In this screengrab, Miranda Lambert accepts the ' onstage during the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards at Allegiant Stadium on March 07, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/ACMA2022/Getty Images for ACM)

2022 ACM Awards: See the Complete List of Winners

By Bobbie Jean Sawyer | March 7, 2022
Maren Morris poses in front of curtain

Maren Morris Announces 2022 U.S. Tour

By Bobbie Jean Sawyer | March 7, 2022
Screengrab of Luke Taylor's American Idol audition

'American Idol': TikTok Star's Johnny Cash Cover Wows Luke Bryan, Divides Judges

By Bobbie Jean Sawyer | March 7, 2022

Flashback: Dolly Parton Duets With Child Actress Who Played Her in 'Coat of Many Colors' Movie

By Bobbie Jean Sawyer | March 6, 2022
press photo of Danielle Bradbery

Rooted in Country: Danielle Bradbery on Carrie Underwood's 'Jesus Take the Wheel'

By Bobbie Jean Sawyer | March 3, 2022
(L-R) Cade Foehner and Gabby Barrett pose backstage for the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, broadcast on May 23, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner's Love Story Began on 'American Idol'

By Bobbie Jean Sawyer | March 2, 2022
Dolly Parton attends MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Dolly Parton at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 8, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Dolly Parton Set to Make First SXSW Appearance, Performance to Livestream Via the 'Dollyverse'

By Bobbie Jean Sawyer | March 2, 2022
Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde speak on stage during the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)

Ashley McBryde on 'Never Wanted to Be That Girl' and Friendship With Carly Pearce

By Bobbie Jean Sawyer | March 1, 2022
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