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Video: Charles Wesley Godwin Releases 'Family Ties' Music Video
by Michael Major - September 06, 2023 Blending solo performance footage with archival scenes of a variety of different families, the “Family Ties” music video also features cameos by members of Godwin's own family – his wife and kids, his parents, his brother, and even his family dog. The video was filmed in Godwin's hometown of Morgant...
Lindsay Lou's New Single 'Shame' Features a Billy Strings Guitar Solo
by Michael Major - August 03, 2023 Featuring an anthemic solo from Grammy-winning guitar virtuoso Billy Strings, the song and its accompanying music video highlight the album’s continued theme of duality. “Shame” challenges the notion that we should hide any part of ourselves and celebrates the multitudes women contain. ...
The String Cheese Incident Share New Song; 50th Red Rocks Performance Planned
by Michael Major - July 06, 2023 As they dreamed up a batch of songs firmly centered on their storytelling, the band joined forces with Brad Cook (Bon Iver, Hiss Golden Messenger, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Waxahatchee), a producer whose distinct vision helped SCI to fully embrace the album’s rootsy simplicity. Check ou...
Lindsay Lou Drops Folk-Pop Ballad 'Nothing Else Matters' Feat. Jerry Douglas
by Michael Major - July 06, 2023 Queen of Time was produced by Dave O'Donnell (James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Heart) and also features Grammy Award-winner Billy Strings. “Nothing Else Matters” follows the debut single and title track “Queen of Time,” which exemplifies the continued theme of duality as Lou explores a path filled with he...
Jonathan Wilson Announces New Album & Shares 'Charlie Parker'
by Michael Major - June 12, 2023 Jake Blanton (The Killers) handled bass, while the string and horn sections feature venerable musicians such as C.J. Camerieri (Bon Iver), Rita Andrade (Kanye West), Wynton Grant (Miley Cyrus, Hans Zimmer), and Paul Cartwright (Lana Del Rey, Mary J. Blige)....
Jonathan Wilson Announces New Album & Shares 'Charlie Parker'
by Michael Major - June 12, 2023 Jake Blanton (The Killers) handled bass, while the string and horn sections feature venerable musicians such as C.J. Camerieri (Bon Iver), Rita Andrade (Kanye West), Wynton Grant (Miley Cyrus, Hans Zimmer), and Paul Cartwright (Lana Del Rey, Mary J. Blige)....
Leftover Salmon Collaborates with Oliver Wood on 'Fire And Brimstone'
by Michael Major - May 05, 2023 On the third single from their upcoming record GRASS ROOTS, Leftover Salmon collaborated with Oliver Wood (The Wood Brothers) to deliver a high octane version of the Link Wray classic 'Fire and Brimstone'. On the new album, the band digs into songs from the catalogs of Bob Dylan, The Seldom Scene, D...
Billy Strings Confirms Fall Headline Tour
by Michael Major - April 25, 2023 Billy Strings will continue his extensive headline tour through this fall including newly confirmed shows at Portland’s Moda Center (two nights), Seattle’s WAMU Theater, Stanford’s Frost Amphitheater (two nights), Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena, Pittsburgh’s Petersen Events Center (two nights), and m...
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Release New Single 'All The Money In The World'
by Michael Major - April 05, 2023 “All The Money In The World” was written by Holcomb and Dave Barnes (Carrie Underwood, Marren Morris, Blake Shelton). The new album was recorded in Asheville, NC at Echo Mountain Studios with Cason Cooley (Ben Rector, Ingrid Michaelson) producing and is the band’s ninth....
Dom Flemons Releases New Album 'Traveling Wildfire'
by Michael Major - March 24, 2023 Produced by Ted Hutt (Old Crow Medicine Show, Dropkick Murphys) and recorded at Los Angeles’ Kingsize Soundlabs, Traveling Wildfire is Flemons’ most personal album to-date as he refocuses on songwriting—reflecting on recent epiphanies and spiritual evolution as well as the current social climate....
Marty Stuart Releases New Song 'Sitting Alone' From First Album In 6 Years 'Altitude'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2023 Marty Stuart released his new song “Sitting Alone” from his forthcoming album. Stuart is currently in the midst of a nationwide headlining tour that resumes this Friday, March 24 in St. Louis, MO before performing at Stagecoach Festival on April 29 and hitting the road with Chris Stapleton this summ...
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors to Join Darius Rucker on Summer Tour
by Michael Major - March 14, 2023 In addition to the Darius Rucker tour, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors will make their return to Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 18th and they were just announced for this year's Bourbon & Beyond Festival, where they'll be playing on September 14th alongside Brandi Carlile, Billy Strings, Buddy ...
Dom Flemons Debuts New Song 'It's Cold Inside'
by Michael Major - March 09, 2023 Produced by Ted Hutt (Old Crow Medicine Show, Dropkick Murphys) and recorded at Los Angeles’ Kingsize Soundlabs, Traveling Wildfire is Flemons’ most personal album to-date as he refocuses on songwriting. Watch the music video directed, produced and edited by Weird Life Films now!...
Tommy Emmanuel Releases 'White Freight Liner Blues' Collab With Molly Tuttle From Upcoming 'Accomplice Two' Album
by Michael Major - March 01, 2023 Produced lovingly by EMMANUEL, regarded by guitar great Chet Atkins as “one of the best guitar players I’ve ever seen,” the 16-track ACCOMPLICE TWO is a spirited mix of new takes on indelible classics and brand-new originals from TOMMY. His collaborators are some of the most remarkable musicians on ...
BELLA WHITE Announces New Album 'Among Other Things'
by Michael Major - February 24, 2023 The album was produced by Jonathan Wilson and features Buck Meek of Big Thief on guitar. To mark the occasion White has released a new single, “Break My Heart” and its companion music video. Among Other Things is available for pre-order here digitally and on LP with speciality vinyl in Garnet and Ti...
Billy Strings Confirms Summer Headline Tour
by Michael Major - February 13, 2023 Billy Strings will extend his 2023 headline tour through this summer including newly confirmed shows at Norfolk’s Chartway Arena, Boston’s Leader Bank Pavilion (two nights), Portland, ME’s Thompson’s Point (two nights), Knoxville’s Knoxville Civic Coliseum and Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater (two ni...
Leslie Jordan Tribute Show Adds Lainey Wilson, Tanya Tucker & More
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023 The tribute will include Eddie Vedder, Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Brittney Spencer, Billy Strings, Lukas Nelson, Jake Wesley Rogers, Ashley McBryde, Fancy Hagood, Jelly Roll, Danny Myrick and Travis Howard, with appearances by Jim Parsons, Anthony Mason, Mayim Bialik, Cheyenne Jackson, Max Gree...
Hailey Whitters Drops All-New Apple Music Session
by Michael Major - February 07, 2023 Apple Music Sessions feature some of the world's most prolific artists and emerging artists, all in Spatial Audio. Recorded out of Apple Music's studios around the world, Apple Music Sessions gives artists the opportunity to reimagine and recreate hits from their catalog, and creative covers of belo...
Molly Tuttle Wins Best Bluegrass Album at 65th GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major - February 06, 2023 Molly Tuttle won Best Bluegrass Album at last night’s 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards for her acclaimed record, Crooked Tree. Produced by Tuttle and Jerry Douglas, Crooked Tree explores Tuttle’s love of bluegrass and features collaborations with Sierra Hull, Old Crow Medicine Show, Margo Price, Billy Stri...
Cory Wong Releases New Live Album From Recent West Coast Run
by Michael Major - January 20, 2023 Hailed by AllMusic for its “brightly organic crossover vibe,” the highly charged jazz-funk collection sees Wong joined by an all-star array of special guests including Billy Strings, Big Wild, Chromeo, Béla Fleck, Sierra Hull, Victor Wooten, Larry Carlton, Nate Smith, and more....
Dierks Bentley to Release 10th Album 'Gravel & Gold'
by Michael Major - January 13, 2023 That’s where Dierks Bentley finds himself, 20 years into an exceptional career in 21st century country music, with plans to release his 10th studio album GRAVEL & GOLD on Feb. 24. It’s a diverse, 14-track album about perspective and self-awareness at many levels from the personal to the professional...
Dom Flemons Returns With Landmark New Album 'Traveling Wildfire'
by Michael Major - January 11, 2023 GRAMMY Award-winning musician and scholar Dom Flemons, also known as “The American Songster,” will release his anticipated new album, Traveling Wildfire, on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. In advance of the release, the new song, “Slow Dance With You,” is debuting now with an ATMOS mix....
VIDEO: Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway Perform 'Crooked Tree' on KIMMEL
by Michael Major - January 09, 2023 Molly Tuttle and her band, Golden Highway, made their late-night television debut this past Friday performing their song, “Crooked Tree,” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The performance adds to a landmark year for Tuttle, who is nominated for Best New Artist and Best Bluegrass Album (Crooked Tree) at the 65...
Billy Strings Confirms 2023 Spring Tour Including Eight Headline Arena Shows
by Michael Major - December 06, 2022 Upcoming stops include Mobile’s Mobile Civic Center (two nights), Tampa’s Yuengling Center, St. Augustine’s St. Augustine Amphitheatre (three nights), Phoenix’s Arizona Financial Theatre, Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre, Austin’s Moody Center (two nights), Tulsa’s BOK Center, St. Louis’ Chaifetz Arena an...
Michael Cleveland Announces Forthcoming LP 'Lovin' Of The Game'
by Michael Major - December 06, 2022 Built upon a rock-solid foundation of bluegrass prowess, LOVIN’ OF THE GAME — produced by Jeff White, Cleveland and Sean Sullivan — the album hums with energy across the 12 tracks finding appearances from the likes of Béla Fleck, Billy Strings, Charlie Starr, Jeff White, The Travelin’ McCourys and V... |