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Mary Gauthier's 'Drag Queens in Limousines' Coming to Vinyl for 25th Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - July 17, 2024 Drag Queens In Limousines, the celebrated sophomore album by acclaimed, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier, turns 25 this year. To commemorate this milestone, the album will be reissued on vinyl, for the very first time, on October 18th....
Kim Richey Releases New Album 'Every New Beginning'
by Josh Sharpe - May 24, 2024 Kim Richey keeps her connection-fueled perpetual motion moving with the release of a brand new album, Every New Beginning. Faturing ten songs spanning from more recent writes to decade-old puzzle pieces, Every New Beginning highlights not just the songs of a master tunesmith but a career-defining pe...
'You Got Gold: Celebrating The Songs of John Prine' Returns to Nashville in October
by Josh Sharpe - April 22, 2024 The Prine Family will present the third annual “You Got Gold: Celebrating the Songs of John Prine” this October in Nashville, with shows at the historic Ryman Auditorium (October 9), The Basement East (October 10, Prine’s birthday) and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater (October...
Will Kimbrough's Uplifting New Single 'Every Day' Out Today
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024 Folkies, even the ones with a good dose of country in their sound, tend to create quiet, introspective songs that are designed to pack a subtle but no less potent punch. Revered, multi-talented folk-Americana artist Will Kimbrough doesn’t quite fit that mold, and it is most evident on the 11 tracks ...
David Malloy Shares 'A Brand New Day' From Upcoming Album 'Mirror'
by Michael Major - March 13, 2024 The colors MALLOY saw in the sky that morning helped to inspire the look and feel of the “A Brand New Day” video and to cast his dog “DJ,” a three year old 100% German shepherd, in it. The video was directed by Andrew Rozario for Casting Life Films with animator, Beau Burnette and illustrator, Ian B...
Jimmy Buffett Collaborator Will Kimbrough to Release New Album 'For the Life of Me'
by Michael Major - January 22, 2024 Folkies, even the ones with a good dose of country in their sound, tend to create quiet, introspective songs that are designed to pack a subtle but no less potent punch. Revered, multi-talented folk-Americana artist Will Kimbrough doesn't quite fit that mold, and it is most evident on the 11 tracks ...
'My Heart Will Go On' Lyricist Will Jennings Sells Song Catalog To Legendary Music Publisher Lance Freed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 14, 2023 Will Jennings, the lyricist behind hit songs like 'My Heart Will Go On' and 'Up Where We Belong,' has sold his song catalog to music publisher Lance Freed. This acquisition marks a significant deal in the music industry....
Vinnie Paolizzi Is Just Getting Started With New Single 'Ahead Of Me'
by Michael Major - November 03, 2023 The first few lines of Vinnie Paolizzi's new single, “Ahead of Me,” are a hopeful, vintage-tinged proclamation that he's only getting started: “I'm not done / At least not for good / I've got a few more miles / Under this hood.”...
'John Prine – The Oh Boy Singles' Deluxe Box Set to Be Released In November
by Michael Major - October 11, 2023 Modeled after Prine’s 1935 Wurlitzer Jukebox, it features the eight singles Prine released throughout his career on Oh Boy Records packaged in their original artwork as well as working lights that illuminate the jukebox, a booklet with a forward written by Jim Rooney, two “Handsome Johnny” jukebox c...
Vincent Neil Emerson Announces New Shooter Jennings' Produced Album 'The Golden Crystal Kingdom'
by Michael Major - September 21, 2023 His life’s journey has been tumultuous, hard-nosed, and the stuff of songs. It all brings the young Choctaw-Apache man’s journey to the announcement of his new Shooter Jennings-produced record, The Golden Crystal Kingdom— via Emerson’s longtime label home La Honda Records and new partner, RCA Record...
Bahamas Announces U.S. Fall Tour With 32 Shows in 29 Days in Support of Upcoming New Album 'Bootcut'
by Michael Major - July 25, 2023 Bahamas, a.k.a. Afie Jurvanen, has announced a fall US tour. The tour will find the award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter/guitarist performing 32 shows in 29 days, starting on September 21st in Nashville during the 2023 AmericanaFest, following Bahamas’ debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry on ...
Brennen Leigh Announces Opry Debut & Shares New Single 'I'm Still Looking for You'
by Michael Major - June 06, 2023 The album’s country roots run deep, with Chris Scruggs producing and contributing guitar, guests including Marty Stuart and Rodney Crowell, and a lineup of top-flight musicians. With thoughtful, incisive lyrics and vibrant melodies at the forefront, Leigh has successfully created a modern gem, while...
Caitlin Rose to Release 'CAZIMI (Deluxe Edition)' in June
by Michael Major - May 24, 2023 The deluxe version also includes a cover of Jason Molina’s “Nashville Moon,” as well as alternate versions of CAZIMI originals “How Far Away,” “Blameless” and “Carried Away.” Next week, Rose joins fellow Nashville favorite Andrew Combs to kick off their co-headlining tour in Louisville. Check out th...
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 ...
Caitlin Rose Announces Co-Headline Tour With Andrew Combs
by Michael Major - February 28, 2023 Acclaimed singer/songwriter Caitlin Rose announced a new batch of tour dates this spring. The full-band shows will be co-headlined with fellow Nashville favorite Andrew Combs. They’ll kick off on May 30th in Louisville followed by stops in Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, DC, New York City, and Phi...
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Present Bluegrass Concert By Rob Ickes And Trey Hensley This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 03, 2023 Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present a Bluegrass Concert by powerhouse acoustic duo Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 7pm. ...
Caitlin Rose & Courtney Marie Andrews Team Up For New Single
by Michael Major - November 02, 2022 Celebrated Nashville singer/songwriter Caitlin Rose released a new single called 'Getting It Right' off her forthcoming album CAZIMI (via Missing Piece Records). Co-written with Courtney Marie Andrews, who also sings harmonies on the track, 'Getting It Right' finds a resolute Rose trying her wearied...
Caitlin Rose Shares New Single 'Nobody's Sweetheart'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022 Along with the accompanying official video directed by Austin Leih, the new song is the latest peek at her forthcoming album CAZIMI, her first new release in nearly a decade. Co-written with Daniel Tashian (Kacey Musgraves, Tenille Townes, Lee Ann Womack), “Nobody’s Sweetheart” finds Rose conflating...
Chris & Morgane Stapleton, Lauren Daigle, Keith Urban, Rodney Crowell and More Commit to 'Heal the Music Day' to Support Music Health Alliance
by Michael Major - September 21, 2022 The fifth annual “Heal The Music Day” will be October 21, 2022 and music makers across all genres are invited to join Chris & Morgan Stapleton, Lauren Daigle, Keith Urban, Rodney Crowell, Ronnie Dunn, Tina Parol, Vince Gill, Wiatr & Associates, and many more to raise awareness and funding to support...
Caitlin Rose Announces First New Album In 10 Years
by Michael Major - August 24, 2022 Celebrated Nashville singer/songwriter Caitlin Rose has shared the upcoming release date of CAZIMI. Her first new album in nearly a decade, CAZIMI was co-produced by Rose and Jordan Lehning (Andrew Combs, Caroline Spence, Rodney Crowell). With the announcement, she shares the music video for the deb...
Andrew Combs' Releases New Album 'Sundays'
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022 Acclaimed artist Andrew Combs has released his new album Sundays via Tone Tree (US)/Loose Records (UK/EU). Recorded entirely in mono, Sundays moves away from the Americana-inflected instrumentation of his previous work and into darker territory, with a sparse, cinematic silence reminiscent of Ingmar...
Sixth Annual Songwriters in Paradise Cabo Unveils Artist Lineup
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022 Each of SIP’s destination experiences features some of Music City's most accomplished songwriters performing intimate 'Bluebird Cafe' style acoustic shows each evening. This year’s featured venues in Cabo San Lucas include Bahia Hotel, Sur Beach House and Bar Esquina. Check out the full lineup now!...
Caroline Spence Navigates the Nuanced Emotional Terrain of Adulthood on New Album 'True North'
by Stephi Wild - July 29, 2022 Self-reflection can be uncomfortable, but the insight and clarity that comes from it can spark tremendous creativity. Though singer-songwriter Caroline Spence typically spends much of her time on the road – a lifestyle that doesn't allow for much self-reflection – the lockdown provided her with an u...
VIDEO: Andrew Combs Shares Ingmar Bergman-Inspired Music Video
by Michael Major - July 20, 2022 Acclaimed artist Andrew Combs shares “Anna Please,” the latest single from his forthcoming album Sundays. The song’s sparse, cinematic silence is reminiscent of Ingmar Bergman’s work, and the accompanying music video pays homage to the Swedish filmmaker’s 1972 film Cries and Whispers. Watch the new ...
Gretchen Peters Announces Upcoming Album 'The Show: Live From The UK'
by Michael Major - June 27, 2022 Folks like George Strait and Martina McBride cut her songs early on, and since then, she's penned hits for the likes of Trisha Yearwood, Pam Tillis, Bonnie Raitt, and Neil Diamond, and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014. The upcoming live album is now available for pre-... |