Tonight we sail on a radio song – Tom Petty Tributes
Tom Petty’s music appealed to anyone who loved thoughtful and superbly performed songs, but he held a special place in the hearts of Americana and roots artists. In the wake of his untimely death of…
Tom Petty – A memory and a dream
“People come, people go Some grow young, some grow cold I woke up in between A memory and a dream’ Though I had been a fan for years, I didn’t see Tom Petty in concert…
Miranda Lambert Announces ‘Livin’ Like Hippies’ Tour. invites Great Opening Acts.
Miranda Lambert has announced her winter 2018 tour plans. With her latest release of the excellent ‘The Weight Of These Wings’ she stayed true to her MO she’s displayed throughout her career, straddling the line…
Star-Studded Concert Film & Recording “The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson” Premiering October 27, 2017
On March 16th, 2016 many esteemed artists across roots music came together at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to pay tribute to songwriting icon Kris Kristofferson. If you weren’t able to make that show relax, on Friday,…
Jason Isbell Won’t Change Country Music, And That’s A Good Thing
It’s a new day in country music, that’s what some might have you believe. The Country Music Association revealed its nominees for the 51st CMA Awards on Monday on, fittingly, a morning variety show. I…
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Wanted! – Notable Americana and Roots Music Releases for 2017
2016 was another great year for Americana and roots music, and 2017 shows signs that the great music will continue to come our way. As our Cream of the Crop favorites from last year makes plain we might be experiencing a new golden age of…
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Cream of the Crop – Twang Nation Top Americana and Roots Music Picks of 2016
The year in musuc for 2016 is best defined by the classic Dickensian line from “A Tale of Two Cities,” “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Mortaility cut a wide swath across some of the greatest and influential musicians…
Wanted! – Notable Americana and Roots Music Releases for 2016
2015 was another bumper crop year for Americana and roots music, and 2016 show vast signs that the great music will continue to come. As our Cream of the Crop favorites from 2015 makes plain we might be experiencing a new golden age of roots…
Margo Price Announces New Album ‘All American Made,’ Hear First Single “A Little Pain”
As reported in American Songwriter Margo Price will release her sophomore solo album All American Made on October 20 via Third Man Records. The follow-up to the 2016 critically acclaimed breakout ‘Midwest Farmer’s Daughter’ and her recent EP ‘Weakness,’ the new record finds Price wrestling…
George Strait’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Concert Set for September
Announced earlier this morning on Good Morning America, ‘Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Harvey Relief has been set to aid those affected by Hurricane Harvey on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The one-hour special will feature celebrity participants and performances including songs from Country Music…
News Roundup – Jim Lauderdale, Sunny Sweeney, Jamie Lin Wilson, Courtney Patton, Brennen Leigh, Loretta Lynn
Loretta Lynn’s original handwritten lyrics to “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” – Sure it’s still Summer, but it’s not too soon to think about Christmas when you know that Sunny Sweeney, Jamie Lin Wilson, Courtney Patton and Brennen Leigh will be reuniting for their Hard Candy Christmas…
Turnpike Troubadours Return With ‘A Long Way From Your Heart’ This Fall
Red Dirt music is like other hard-to-define cultural artifacts, hard to describe but I know it when I hear it. And if there’s one band that has ‘it’ it’s Oklahoma’s Turnpike Troubadours. This fall fans of the roots-rock band will have more of ‘it’ to…
Listen Up! Willie Watson – “Samson and Delilah”
“Samson and Delilah” is a traditional song based on the Biblical parable of the seductress Delilah whom Samson loved, and who led to his downfall. The song has been covered by Blind Willie Johnson, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and many others the version of the…
Musicians Come Together to Celebarate John Prine and Support Jessi “Zazu” Wariner
On July 27th Americana and Music Row communities will join for a night to perform live John Prine covers to support Those Darlins member Jessi “Zazu” Wariner fight with cancer and to celebrate the master songwriter’s legacy. “The Songs of John Prine,” is a covers…
The Texas Gentlemen Sign To New West Records, To Release Debut ‘TX Jelly’ This Fall
One of the highlights of Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion was witnessing the manic genius of The Texas Gentlemen. The Lone Star quintet of Beau Bedford, Nik Lee, Daniel Creamer, Matt McDonald, and Ryan Ake played a fantastic set then went on to prove even greater…
Americana Music Association Announces Second Round of 2017 Americanafest Showcases
Photo: (L-R) Top Row: Yola Carter, Drive-By Truckers, Iron & Wine Bottom Row: Lukas Nelson, The Secret Sisters, Amanda Shires Following the already stellar first round line-up announcement the Americana Music Association turned the yearly roots music showcase greatness meter firmly to 11. The second…
Watch Out! Jason Isbell on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Jason Isbell showed The Late Show With Stephen Colbert audience that he had brought the rock back out for a spin. Fresh off the release of his more electric new album, ‘The Nashville Sound,’ the Alabama native and his band the 400 Unit unleashed a…