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Gasparilla Music Festival 2020 Reveals First Wave of Bands
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 20, 2019 The Gasparilla Music Festival presented by Cigar City Brewing has unveiled the first wave of artists that will be performing at their 9th annual festival taking place March 7-8, 2020, in downtown Tampa. Brandi Carlile will be headling the festival on Saturday, March 7 and Portugal. The Man will clos...
Miss Tess Unveils 'If You Don't Know How To Love Me'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 05, 2019 Nashville-based chanteuse Miss Tess has unveiled 'If You Don't Know How To Love Me,' the latest track from her forthcoming album The Moon Is An Ashtray. 'Combining vintage-inspired instrumentation and Miss Tess' smoky, emotive vocals, 'If You Don't Know How to Love Me' explores the pitfalls of a lon...
Brandi Carlile Nominated for Three Awards at 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 20, 2019 GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Brandi Carlile is nominated for three awards at the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards: Song of the Year (“Bring My Flowers Now” performed by Tanya Tucker), Best Country Song (“Bring My Flowers Now” performed by Tanya Tucker) and Best Country Duo/Group Pe...
Drive-By Truckers Announce New Album THE UNRAVELING
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 20, 2019 Drive-By Truckers have announced the release of their much-anticipated new album. THE UNRAVELING arrives via ATO Records on Friday, January 31, 2020. THE UNRAVELING is heralded by today's premiere of the bracing new single, 'Armageddon's Back In Town,' available now for streaming and download. The t...
Brandi Carlile Confirms Second-Annual Headline Performance at The Gorge
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 19, 2019 GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Brandi Carlile will make her triumphant return to The Gorge next year on Saturday, June 6, 2020 for “Echoes Through The Canyon” with special guests Sheryl Crow and Yola. The special performance comes a year after Carlile's headline debut at the v...
The Raconteurs Share 'Somedays (I Don't Feel Like Trying)' Video
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 04, 2019 The Raconteurs - Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler - have shared a new video for 'Somedays (I Don't Feel Like Trying)'....
Sam Williams Shares Music Video for 'Weatherman' Cover
by Abigail Charpentier - October 28, 2019 Nashville singer/songwriter Sam Williams has shared the video for his latest single 'Weatherman', a cover of his father Hank Williams Jr.'s 1981 hit. The visual, which features footage from Williams' show in London as direct support for country star Cam's OH, THE PLACES WE'LL GO Tour, premiered with...
Mempho Music Festival Wraps Up, Featured Margo Price, Reignwolf and More!
by Abigail Charpentier - October 21, 2019 This weekend, music lovers united in West Tennessee for the third annual Mempho Music Festival. The weekend-long Memphis event featured top-notch artist performances delivered under clear October skies....
NBC to Air DOLLY PARTON: 50 YEARS AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 10, 2019 Country music legend Dolly Parton is returning to NBC and will perform at one of the most iconic stages in the world when a?oeDolly Parton: 50 Years at the Grand Ole Oprya?? airs Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT....
John Prine Shares New Video for 'Paradise,' Featuring Kelsey Waldon
by Abigail Charpentier - September 19, 2019 John Prine's new acoustic video for his song “Paradise,” featuring special guest Kelsey Waldon, premiered yesterday at Sounds Like Nashville. The song was recorded as part of the pair's new collaborative 7-inch vinyl, The Kentucky Sessions, which is included with each purchase of Waldon's new album ...
The Raconteurs Unveil Two Amazon Original Recordings & Behind-the-Scenes Footage
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 17, 2019 The Raconteurs - Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler – have announced today's premiere of Amazon Original versions of “I'm Your Puppet” and “Now That You're Gone,” recorded August 23, 2019 at Muscle Shoals, AL's legendary FAME Studios and available now only on Amazon Music....
Jeremy Ivey Releases Debut Album
by Abigail Charpentier - September 13, 2019 Nashville-based storyteller Jeremy Iveyhas released his debut album The Dream and the Dreamer today. Ivey has operated in the background for years, initially performing in bands like Secret Handshake and country-soul group Buffalo Clover with his wife, celebrated country-rock luminary Margo Price. B...
Brandi Carlile Wins Artist of the Year at 2019 Americana Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 12, 2019 GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Brandi Carlile won Artist of the Year at last night's Americana Music Association Honors & Awards. Carlile also performed “The Mother” at the awards ceremony, which will be broadcast on PBS on Saturday, November 23....
John Prine Takes Home Two Americana Music Association Honors & Awards
by Abigail Charpentier - September 12, 2019 John Prine won two awards at last night's Americana Music Association Honors & Awards: Album of the Year (The Tree of Forgiveness) and Song of the Year (“Summer's End” written by Prine and Pat McLaughlin). The reigning 2017 and 2018 Americana Artist of the Year, Prine also performed “Angel From Mont...
Lola Kirke Announces 'Friends And Foes And Friends Again,' a 5 Track EP Of Duets
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 11, 2019 Lola Kirke will release a five song EP of country duets - Friends And Foes And Friends Again - on Downtown, September 13, 2019. Today's announcement includes the first track taken from the record, the self-penned “Mama” - featuring Kelly Zutrau - replete with music video directed by Lola's older sis...
Miami Beach Pop Festival Announces Groundbreaking Sustainability Efforts
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 10, 2019 Miami Beach Pop Festival is taking bold steps to be one of the most environmentally conscious festivals ever. Set for November 8-10, 2019, the festival will include the groundbreaking ECOasis which will unite a roster of partner organizations to highlight sustainability as an integral part of the we...
Stone Jack Jones Shares 'O Brother' Single, New LP 'Black Snake' Out 9/13
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 30, 2019 Today, Nashville-based veteran alt folk artist Stone Jack Jones shares his new single 'O Brother,' the second feature track off his forthcoming LP Black Snake. Northern Transmissions premiered the track with praise, stating, 'Jones's signature vocal timbre lies on top of the building instrumentation...
Lola Kirke Announces FRIENDS AND FOES AND FRIENDS AGAIN EP
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 22, 2019 Lola Kirke will release a five song EP of country duets - Friends And Foes And Friends Again - on Downtown, September 13, 2019. Today's announcement includes the first track taken from the record, the self-penned “Mama” - featuringKelly Zutrau - replete with music video directed by Lola's older sist...
Sam Williams to Support Cam's European Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 22, 2019 Singer/songwriter Sam Williams comes to the UK & Europe in September in support of fellow Nashville singer Cam on her Oh, The Places We'll Go! European tour. Kicking off in Belfast, Ireland on September 1st, the eight-date run will finish on September 14th in Berlin, Germany, with a show at London's...
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Fourth Round of 2019 Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 15, 2019 For the fourth straight week, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has announced ten more artists for their 2019 festival which takes place in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on October 4-6. As with past lineup reveals, fans were treated to a sneak-peek audio clip of the soon-to-be-announced artists on HSB's ...
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Third Round Of 2019 Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 08, 2019 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass keeps the lineup announcements rolling this week. Through their traditional “artist medley” teases, fans were treated to a sneak-peek audio clip of unannounced artists on HSB's social media accounts earlier in the week. Today, HSB revealed ten new artists who will join the ...
The Miami Beach Pop Festival Announces Daily Lineups
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 05, 2019 The Miami Beach Pop Festival is excited to announce daily lineups for the inaugural event, set for November 8-10, 2019. The festival will be held on the shore of South Beach between 5th and 10th Streets, adjacent to the beachfront Lummus Park and the iconic Ocean Drive....
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Second Round Of Lineup For 2019
by Tori Hartshorn - August 01, 2019 Celebrating its 19th year in 2019, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass will return to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on October 4-6. The festival, founded by Warren Hellman in 2001 as a musical gift to the people of San Francisco and the world, celebrates American “roots” music and its many outgrowths. Eac...
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces First Round Lineup For 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 25, 2019 For the past 18 years, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has brought hundreds of thousands of die-hard live music fans from around the world to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park each October. This year, onOctober 4-6, Hardly Strictly will celebrate its 19th year with performances by celebrated acoustic duo T...
Erin Rae Releases Amazon Original Cover of Tom Paxton's LAST THING ON MY MIND
by Tori Hartshorn - July 25, 2019 Today, indie folk sensation Erin Rae is releasing an Amazon Original cover of Tom Paxton's 'Last Thing On My Mind.' The song is part of Amazon Music's 'Produced By' series featuring producer Matt Ross-Spang. The song is available now to stream and purchase only on Amazon Music. ... |