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MerleFest Shares Full 2025 Lineup, Adds I'm With Her, Leftover Salmon, Stephen Wilson Photo MerleFest Shares Full 2025 Lineup, Adds I'm With Her, Leftover Salmon, Stephen Wilson Jr., & More
by Josh Sharpe - December 02, 2024

MerleFest has added I’m With Her, Leftover Salmon, Stephen Wilson Jr., The Steel Wheels, Tami Neilson, Becky Buller, and more to its 2025 lineup. Taking place April 24-27, 2025, on the campus of Wilkes Community College, the annual celebration of founding legend, Doc Watson, will play host to both l...

Cassandra Jenkins Releases 'Petco' Track Photo Cassandra Jenkins Releases 'Petco' Track
by Josh Sharpe - June 04, 2024

Cassandra Jenkins has released the single Petco, from his upcoming album My Light, My Destroyer. 'Petco is about looking for connection & coming up a little short. Writing from a pointedly angsty and existential place allowed me to be more playful with songwriting,' the artist says. Listen to the ne...

Cassandra Jenkins Reveals US Tour Dates and Releases 'Delphinium Blue' Track/Video Photo Cassandra Jenkins Reveals US Tour Dates and Releases 'Delphinium Blue' Track/Video
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024

Like the night sky itself, the world of My Light, My Destroyer is always expanding. Cassandra Jenkins’ third full-length, out July 12th via Dead Oceans, cracks open the promise of reaching the edge of the new, with a wider sonic palette than ever before—encompassing guitar-driven indie rock, new age...

Video: Abby Sage Embraces Self-Acceptance in 'Three Floors, Three Doors' Visual Photo Video: Abby Sage Embraces Self-Acceptance in 'Three Floors, Three Doors' Visual
by Michael Major - March 08, 2024

The second track of the album, “Three Floors, Three Doors” juxtaposes a dreamy sonic profile with Sage's uncomfortable realization that she can never return to the innocence she had as a child. The video tears down and rebuilds everything she thought she knew, admitting and welcoming the uncomfortab...

Abby Sage Surrenders on New Single 'Soak' Photo Abby Sage Surrenders on New Single 'Soak'
by Michael Major - February 16, 2024

Toronto-born, Los Angeles-based alternative artist Abby Sage sustains her musical momentum with an introspective new single, “Soak.” This radiant track offers another peek into her creative process while heightening the anticipation for the release of her forthcoming debut album, ‘The Rot.' Plus, ch...

Abby Sage Drops 'Obstruction' From Debut Album 'The Rot' Photo Abby Sage Drops 'Obstruction' From Debut Album 'The Rot'
by Michael Major - January 04, 2024

Toronto-born, Los Angeles-based alt-pop darling Abby Sage is capping off an impressive year with an enchanting new single, 'Obstruction.' Produced by the acclaimed MyRiot (Halsey, London Grammar, AURORA), this vulnerable track continues to set the stage for Abby's awaited debut album, ‘The Rot.'...

MerleFest Shares Full 2024 Lineup, Adds Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lu Photo MerleFest Shares Full 2024 Lineup, Adds Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lukas Nelson & POTR And More
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023

MerleFest's full 2024 lineup includes Old Crow Medicine Show, Turnpike Troubadours, The Teskey Brothers, Nickel Creek, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lukas Nelson & POTR, Steep Canyon Rangers, Dan Tyminski Band, Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, The Earls of Leicest...

Abby Sage Releases New Single 'Hunger' Photo Abby Sage Releases New Single 'Hunger'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 11, 2023

ABBY SAGE explores sensuality on 'Hunger' in her latest release....

Abby Sage Unveils Enchanting New Single 'Milk' Photo Abby Sage Unveils Enchanting New Single 'Milk'
by Michael Major - October 06, 2023

ALT/POP sensation Abby Sage has released her enchanting new single 'Milk'. Check out the latest from this rising star. Produced by MyRiot (Halsey, London Grammar, AURORA), also known as Roy Kerr and Tim Bran, the collaborators have created a musical experience. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...

See Your Shadow Releases New Single 'Whatever On The Rocks' Photo See Your Shadow Releases New Single 'Whatever On The Rocks'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 02, 2023

'Whatever on The Rocks' represents a milestone for SYS, as it was one of the first songs that Michael Coleman and J. Richard Murray worked on together. Released on March 3rd, 2023, the song flips the script on the usual country drinkin' love song....

Nicolás Jaar Collaborator Will Epstein Releases Single & Announces California Shows Photo Nicolás Jaar Collaborator Will Epstein Releases Single & Announces California Shows
by Michael Major - January 04, 2023

On his new album Wendy, out February 3rd via Fat Possum Records, multi-faceted New York composer Will Epstein synthesizes the impulses that make him a sought after collaborator in the film, dance, music and art worlds (HBO’s Baby God, The Martha Graham Dance Company, Nicolás Jaar, Marilyn Minter, La...

See Your Shadow Releases New Single 'Simple Special Moment' Photo See Your Shadow Releases New Single 'Simple Special Moment'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 28, 2022

The chart-topping songwriting and production team has released their latest single, 'Simple Special Moment' on January 28th, 2022....

MerleFest Announces Trampled By Turtles, Colin Hay, The Steel Wheels, & Late Night Ja Photo MerleFest Announces Trampled By Turtles, Colin Hay, The Steel Wheels, & Late Night Jam Hosts
by Michael Major - January 24, 2022

In addition to those mentioned above, the following artists and bands have previously been announced: Alison Brown, Andy May, Arlo McKinley, Banknotes, Caleb Caudle, Carol Rifkin, Charles Welch, Darrell Scott, Donna the Buffalo, Dr. Bacon, Happy Traum, Jack Lawrence, Jeff Little Trio, Jerry Douglas,...

MerleFest Announces Old Crow Medicine Show, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Steep Canyon Rang Photo MerleFest Announces Old Crow Medicine Show, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, Allison Russell, & We Banjo 3
by Michael Major - January 10, 2022

Old Crow Medicine Show, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, Allison Russell, and We Banjo 3 will join an already impressive lineup which includes performances by Emmylou Harris, Greensky Bluegrass, Rissi Palmer, and more. MerleFest is on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro...

See Your Shadow Songwriting Releases New Single 'Showdown' Photo See Your Shadow Songwriting Releases New Single 'Showdown'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 24, 2021

With more than 500K Youtube views, 250K Spotify streams and 4 #1 international iTunes hits, one could say that any new release from See Your Shadow Songwriting is a sure bet. The recent Prayze Factor Gospel Awards winner (for 'I Will Tell Jesus You Said Hello') is raising the stakes by dealing a bra...

MerleFest, Presented by Window World, Announces Full Lineup Photo MerleFest, Presented by Window World, Announces Full Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 07, 2021

This lineup of world-class bands and artists will be joining the annual homecoming of musicians and music fans on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains....

See Your Shadow Releases 'I Know My Worth' To Empower Women For International Women's Photo See Your Shadow Releases 'I Know My Worth' To Empower Women For International Women's Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2021

Now, Coleman and the Phoenix-based act are returning with another, even more groundbreaking and empowering song for women, 'I Know My Worth.' The single is released today on January 19th, 2021, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network.) ...

See Your Shadow Releases Empowering New Single 'Today I Do Become I Don't' Photo See Your Shadow Releases Empowering New Single 'Today I Do Become I Don't'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 04, 2021

Country music songs about divorce are nothing new to fans of the genre. In fact, the cliche and joke goes that “your wife” is one thing you get back “when you play a country record backward.”...

MerleFest Announces Final Lineup Additions For 2020 Festival Photo MerleFest Announces Final Lineup Additions For 2020 Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 10, 2020

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the next round of artist additions for MerleFest 2020, which will be held April 23-26. Greensky Bluegrass, Mavis Staples, Paul Thorn, Cane Mill Road, Sweet Potato Pie, The Barefoot Movement, Nefesh Mountain, and Smitty and the Jumpstarters w...

MerleFest Announces Melissa Etheridge, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, The Marcus Photo MerleFest Announces Melissa Etheridge, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, The Marcus King Band, & More
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 13, 2020

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the next round of artist additions for MerleFest 2020, which will be held April 23-26. Melissa Etheridge, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, The Marcus King Band, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and John Cowan will be joining the annual homeco...

Trent Wagler, Darrell Scott, and David Holt as Judges for 28th Annual Chris Austin So Photo 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). ...

Tycho Releases Mini-Doc on Making of Grammy Award-Nominated Album Photo Tycho Releases Mini-Doc on Making of Grammy Award-Nominated Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 18, 2019

Tycho has unveiled a new mini-documentary chronicling the creation of their GRAMMY® Award-nominated new album, WEATHER. The Making of Weather is streaming now via YouTube. WEATHER is available now on Mom + Pop Music/Ninja Tune....

Willie Nelson & Family, Alison Krauss, and More to Perform at MerleFest 2020 Photo Willie Nelson & Family, Alison Krauss, and More to Perform at MerleFest 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 12, 2019

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the initial lineup for MerleFest 2020, which will be held April 23-26. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Moun...

MerleFest Announces Chris Austin Songwriting Competition Finalists Photo MerleFest Announces Chris Austin Songwriting Competition Finalists
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 01, 2019

From its first incarnation in 1993, MerleFest's annual Chris Austin Songwriting Competition has seen the likes of Gillian Welch, Tift Merritt, and Martha Scanlan rise to the top of an always competitive field of up-and-coming songwriters. Legendary songwriters have presided over the competition from...

MerleFest Announces Late Night Jam Lineup Photo MerleFest Announces Late Night Jam Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 18, 2019

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the 2019 lineup for their beloved Late Night Jam.  Sponsored by The Bluegrass Situation and hosted by Chatham County Line, this year's Late Night Jam will feature Molly Tuttle, Jim Lauderdale, The Brother Brothers, Donna the Buffalo, Presley...












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