Wanted! – Notable Americana and Roots Music Releases for 2021
Most of 2020 to right now live music is largely on hold, but plenty of artists are still finding ways to create. Time off the road and spent at home has meant hardship. but it’s…
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Record Store Day Black Friday 2020 Releases – Roots & Americana Picks
Despite all the damage the pandemic has caused the music industry if you’re a record collector there is a silver lining. Vinyl sales surpassed CD sales for the first time in 34 years! This is…
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.”…
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…