Sturgill Simpson Is Right, and Rightous
Sturgill Simpson is not known for pulling punches. Though he’s been absent or toned down on social media in recent times when he was active there were plenty of criticisms on the music industry. So…
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Dwight Yoakam To Release Bluegrass Focused ‘Swimmin’ Pools, Movie Stars…’
Never one to rest on his laurels country music pioneer Dwight Yoakam will pay homage to his home state of Kentucky with his upcoming ‘Swimmin’ Pools, Movie Stars…’ (September 23 – Sugar Hill Records) For…
Watch Out! Ryan Adams Revisits “Oh My Sweet Carolina” on Colbert
Ryan Adams took time away from his classic rock persona to revisit his earlier incarnation of roots-rocker. Taking to the Late Night stage in an intimate setting Adams turned the focus toward his 2000 solo…
John Prine Will Release New album ‘For Better, Or Worse’ This Fall
The other day John Prine teased some upcoming music by posting a picture on his Facebook page of he and long-time collaborator Iris DeMent laying down some tracks in his home studio. Now the great…
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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…
Townes Van Zandt Remembered By His Son “J.T.” Van Zandt
John Townes “J.T.” Van Zandt shares powerful memories of his father – his absence, his demons, his genius. And finding his own path. … I dare you not to tear up.
Third Man Records to Release Dwight Yoakam Blue Series “Tomorrow’s Gonna Be Another Day”
It looks like Third Man Records will continue further down the Lost Highway they began earlier this year with the release of Margo Price’s breakout debut ‘Midwest Farmer’s Daughter’ with a release from a true…
Jaason Isbell Leads Americana Music Award Nominees
(L-R) Ethan Jodziewicz, Sierra Hull, Kenneth Pattengale, Lucinda Williams, Joey Ryan, Margo Price, Jed Hilly. Photo by Sarah Como The nominees for the 15th annual Americana Music Awards and Honors was announced yesterday from the…
Watch Out! Dixie Chicks Cover Beyoncé “Daddy Lessons” – Manchester, UK 2016
Much fuss has been made about Beyoncé new release; Lemonade. My social feeds and phone texts have called my attention to one particular cut off the album, “Daddy’s Lessons,” a rootsy number detailing learnings of…
Americana Honors Prince
“A strong spirit transcends rules.” Prince Prince not only appeared to transcended mortality he transcended genre. So it’s not surprising that songwriters and musicians across styles took his sudden death as a call to perform…