Roots Run Strong for 56th Grammy Award Nominees
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Science held their big to-do to announce a few of the nominees for the next round of the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards. The choices in the Americana and…
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“Another Day/Another Time” Celebrates the Music of “Inside Llewyn Davis” to Air on Showtime
“Another Day/Another Time,” a concert inspired by the Coen Brothers’ film “Inside Llewyn Davis”, which itself was inspired by the 60′s New York folk movement, took place at Town Hall Sun, September 29, 2013. Luckily…
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Drive-By Truckers announce new album, English Oceans [VIDEO]
Drive-By Truckers 12th album, “English Oceans” is one of the most anticipated releases of 2014 (March 4 to be exact) Of the album co-lead singer/songwriter and guitarist Mike Cooley says “It can go from this…
Cream of the Crop – Twang Nation Top Americana and Roots Music Picks of 2013
As the last days of 2013 drop away the business-as-usual music industry remains bogged in a largely self-inflicted quagmire, but don’t tell musicians this. Industry gatekeepers and financial barriers are being overrun by people with…
Uncle Tupelo’s Pivotal Debut “No Depression” to be Reissued In January
Great news alt.country fans! On January 28th, Legacy Recordings will reissue Uncle Tupelo‘s widely acclaimed debut LP, 1990′s “No Depression.” The release will be a special two-disc expanded edition featuring rare and previously unreleased material.…
Then There Was One – Rhiannon Giddens Remains As Only Carolina Chocolate Drops Member
Mixed feelings about he the news that come the new year vocalist/violinist Rhiannon Giddens will be last original member of The Carolina Chocolate Drops. Details came from the Grammy-winning sting-band’s social media channels. Where I…
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Music Review: “Divided & United: The Songs of The Civil War” – Various Artists [ATO Records]
One of he bloodiest periods in American history, the Civil War (or the War of Northern Aggression as it’s often referred to south of the Mason/Dixon,) left deep and lingering cultural wounds in the nation’s…
10 Country Music Awards Moments to Remind Us It Didn’t Always Suck
Remember when Loretta Lynne won CMA Awards with Loretta Lynn announced as Entertainer of the Year? How about when johnny Cash hosted the event. Of course you don’t. It was decades ago and most of…
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Watch Out! Shonna Tucker and Eye Candy “Lonely People” PREMIER! [VIDEO]
Ex Drive-By Trucker Shonna Tucker, and her new band Eye Candy, took time to kick back in a cozy abode in Winterville, GA, about 4 miles from downtown Athens, to dole out a treat that…
Record Store Day’s Black Friday 2013 – Americana and Roots Music Picks
The day after Thanksgiving, November 29 – ominously named Black Friday (if you’re in the rush at Wal-Mart it kinda makes sense) – is the busiest shopping day of the year. The good folks that…