Watch Out! Amy Black With The Blind Boys of Alabama – “I Have A Choice”
The title of the new song by Singer-songwriter Amy Black is “I Have A Choice.” A choice to do what? “To turn your back on hate and pride and clothe yourself with love and joy.”…
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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…
Willie Nelson To Release New Album, ‘God’s Problem Child’
Willie Nelson, who appears to never rest, will release his new album, ‘God’s Problem Child.’ The collection of all-new studio material, his first in nearly three years, will be released April 28th, the day before…
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…
Cream of the Crop – Twang Nation Top Americana and Roots Music Picks of 2016
The year in music 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.” Mortality cut a…
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Dr Ralph Stanley Funeral – Vince Gill, Patty Loveless, and Ricky Skaggs [VIDEO]
YouTube member tdcat26 uploaded this video from Ralph Stanley funeral. It gives us an intimate glance of what it was like to be in attendance with all those paying tribute. Vince Gill, Patty Loveless, and…
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Music Review: Dori Freeman – ‘Dori Freeman’ [Free Dirt Records]
picture- Kristin Horton 2016 is still a young year but The album that sets the mark is already released. Dori Freeman’s splendid debut is a deft study on the hill and holler template crafted by…
Legendary Roots Music Documentary ‘Heartworn Highways’ 40th Anniversary Box Set To Be Released
As posted on Pitchgork.com the classic and celebrated roots music documentary Heartworn Highways is getting the Record Store Day (April 16th) deluxe treatment. The 1976 documentary by James Szalapski chronicles the rise of late 70’s…
Grammys 2016 – Alabama Shakes , Punch Brothers, Mavericks, Jason Isbell, Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell Among Roots Nominees
The Recording Academy® announced nominations for the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards® in all 83 categories this morning. The nominees were selected from more than 21,000 submissions entered from the only peer-based music award, voted on by The Academy’s membership…
Contest – Johnny Cash – Man In Black: Live in Denmark 1971
Step right up folks for a chance to win special contest featuring none other than the Man in Black, Johnny Cash. One lucky winner will receive one Record Store Day exclusive copy of Legacy Recordings…