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Barry Gibb & Dolly Parton Collaborate on 'Words'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 04, 2021 Two legendary artists—Barry Gibb and Dolly Parton—join forces on a new version of the beloved Bee Gees’ song, “Words,” out today.... 
Barry Gibb's 'Butterfly' Featuring Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Debuts Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 11, 2020 Legendary singer, songwriter and producer Barry Gibb’s “Butterfly” featuring special guests Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, is debuting today.... 
Portland Duo Wonderly Steps Out From Behind The Curtains For New Release STORY WE TELL VOLUME 1
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2020 What if longtime friends Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk came clean about the fact that their bevy of instrumental theme songs and film soundtracks-including the New York Times' famed podcast The Daily, Cheryl Strayed's Dear Sugar Radio, and many indie film scores-were only half of the story?... 
Parker Ainsworth Shares New Track “Fire Swing” Ahead Of 2021 Debut Album Release
by A.A. Cristi - November 13, 2020 Award-winning singer/songwriter Parker Ainsworth makes a warm entrance today with a meditative new single, “Fire Swing,” premiering on Folk Radio UK. The track comes in anticipation of Ainsworth's debut studio album, Running For So Long, slated for release in early 2021. ... 
Beth Henderson Debuts Premiere Single 'Wild One'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 02, 2020 New Brooklyn based folk singer-songwriter Beth Henderson has unveiled her debut single “Wild One,” available on all streaming platforms this Friday, October 2. ... 
Trent Wagler, Darrell Scott, and David Holt as Judges for 28th Annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 08, 2020 MerleFest, presented by Window World®, is pleased to announce Trent Wagler (of The Steel Wheels), Darrell Scott, and David Holt as judges for the 28th Annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest (CASC). ... 
YELLOW SOUND LABEL's 'Jukebox Saloon Vol. 2' Out Now
by Abigail Charpentier - September 27, 2019 YELLOW SOUND LABEL has announced that Jukebox Saloon Vol. 2, featuring Chicago-based vocalist Colby Beserra and New York keyboard whiz Dan Lipton, is available in digital and streaming formats starting today, Friday, September 27. Beserra and Lipton bring their strong musicality and love of a good s... 
MerleFest's Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Will Begin Accepting Entries for 2020 Festival on October 1
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 16, 2019 MerleFest, presented by Window World, will begin accepting entries for the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest (CASC) on October 1. CASC is one of the most acclaimed songwriting contests in roots and Americana music and has a reputation for launching careers as well as drawing attention to important ne... 
Celtic Country Announces the Premiere of Their New Show, 'Celtic Crossings…The Original Hillbilly Highway'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 19, 2019 'Celtic Crossings..the Original Hillbilly Highway” is a musical tapestry, made up of centuries-old musical history: combining the past with the present. Rich with stellar vocals, gorgeous fiddle, guitar and mandolin instrumentation, this beautiful and innovative show consists of a two-set musical pr... 
Eilen Jewell's New Album Out August 16
by Abigail Charpentier - July 19, 2019 American Songwriter describes Eilen Jewell as “one of America's most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices.” That singular voice springs forth from a woman of more than one mind, and she taps into many of them on Gypsy, due out August 16, 2019 on Signature Sounds.... 
Carl Broemel (My Morning Jacket) Releases New BROKENHEARTED JUBILEE EP
by Tori Hartshorn - April 12, 2019 Carl Broemel (My Morning Jacket) has released a new EP titled Brokenhearted Jubilee (Stocks in Asia/Thirty Tigers), a 7 track EP, inspired by the days of old cassette mix tapes. It includes 6 covers and a new, original song by Broemel, weaving together songs well-known and new alike, a collection of... 
A2IM Announces 2019 Libera Award Nominees
by Tori Hartshorn - March 28, 2019 As the countdown begins for the kickoff of A2IM's Indie Week, A2IM is announcing the list of nominees for the 2019 Libera Awards presented by SoundExchange. The Awards recognize a wide range of musicians and visionaries and offer the independent music community the opportunity to honor the hard work... 
Cumberland Music Collective Announces Acquisition of KCA Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 17, 2019 Cumberland Music Collective is proud to announce its acquisition of Nashville's premier acoustic music agency, KCA Artists. CMC will continue to book legendary acts, such as The Seldom Scene, Radney Foster, Blue Highway, and The Fairfield Four, in addition to greatly diversifying their roster. ... 
Cumberland Music Collective Out of the Gates with All-Star Lineup
by Tori Hartshorn - January 17, 2019 Cumberland Music Collective is proud to announce its acquisition of Nashville's premier acoustic music agency, KCA Artists. CMC will continue to book legendary acts, such as The Seldom Scene, Radney Foster, Blue Highway, and The Fairfield Four, in addition to greatly diversifying their roster. ... 
Valley Maker Premieres BEAUTIFUL BIRDS FLYING Video
by Tori Hartshorn - September 26, 2018 Valley Maker, the folk project of Seattle songwriter Austin Crane, will release his new album Rhododendron in two weeks, and today he shares the video for his new single 'Beautiful Birds Flying,' which was produced by Chaz Bear of Toro y Moi. Crane says of the song, 'I wrote it almost immediately af... 
Valley Maker Announces New Album RHODODENDRON out October 12 on Frenchkiss Records
by Macon Prickett - July 26, 2018 Valley Maker, the folk project of South Carolina-bred, Seattle-based songwriter Austin Crane, announced his new album Rhododendron today. Set for release on October 12, the album is Valley Maker's debut with new label home Frenchkiss Records. The ten songs of Rhododendron reflect Crane's headspace a... 
Gillian Welch To Release SOUL JOURNEY On Vinyl August 10th Via Acony Records
by Macon Prickett - June 12, 2018 Gillian Welch's celebrated fourth studio album, 2003's Soul Journey, will be released for the first time ever on vinyl via her own Acony Records on August 10th, to coincide with the album's 15th anniversary. The long awaited first pressing of Soul Journey, which The A.V. Club hailed as “raw, spare, ... 
Gillian Welch Confirms New AN EVENING WITH Tour Dates
by Macon Prickett - April 30, 2018 This morning, Gillian Welch announces new “An Evening With” tour dates in cities including Las Vegas, Portland, New Orleans and two dates in Saxapahaw, NC (full dates below). On this tour Gillian Welch and her musical partner, David Rawlings, will perform two full sets of music with no opener. Addit... 
Line-up Announced for 2018 KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl
by Macon Prickett - February 21, 2018 The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced today the initial line-up for the 20th season of KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. The successful collaboration between KCRW and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association continues, starting Sunday, June 17.... 
Award Winning String Band TWISTED To Play Brooklyn's Union Hall 1/13
by Tori Hartshorn - January 02, 2018 Award Winning String Band TWISTED To Play Union Hall 1/13... 
Willie Watson's 'Gallows Pole' Music Video Premieres at NPR Music
by Caryn Robbins - September 26, 2017 Willie Watson's new music video for Gallows Pole is premiering today at NPR Music. Watch HERE. Of the music, NPR Music's Stephen Thompson praises, It's a beautiful record, and 'Gallows Pole' encapsulates its raw, clear-eyed charms perfectly both in the song and in its appropriately stark video....
Willie Watson's 'Folksinger Vol. 2' Out Today; Fall Tour Begins Tonight
by Emily Bruno - September 15, 2017 Willie Watson's highly anticipated new solo album, Folksinger Vol. 2, is out today on Acony Records (listen or purchase here)....
Willie Watson's 'Folksinger Vol. 2' Now Streaming Exclusively at Folk Alley
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2017 Willie Watson's anticipated new solo album, Folksinger Vol. 2, is now streaming in full exclusively at Folk Alley. Listen HERE.... |
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