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Darlingside encapsulates their multi-layered harmony on the reflective “Darkening Hour” from the band’s forthcoming album Everything Is Alive (out July 28). Listen here
With their hometown of Madison in mind, East Nash Grass shares the warm and tender bluegrass cut “Magic City Grey” from the group’s upcoming record Last Chance to Win (out Aug. 18). Listen here
Ahead of ‘A New York Evening with Bettye LaVette and Steve Jordan,’ BettyeLaVette grooves effortlessly on the soulful “Hard to Be A Human” from her newest eponymous album LaVette! (out June 16). Listen here
Stepping out from behind the drum set, Miles Miller showcases his smooth vocals with a classic country sound on his latest single, “A Feeling Called Lonesome,” from his debut album Solid Gold (out July 7). Listen here
The Nadas crank it up on the energetic, guitar-driven “Other Side of the 45” from the band’s newest record, Come Along for the Ride (out Aug. 11). Listen here
Morgan Wade’s emotive delivery displays her distinct voice as she returns with the first single and title track of her forthcoming Psychopath (out Aug. 25). Listen here
The Waymores connected with legendary producer Shel Talmy for their forthcoming album, Greener Pastures (out Aug. 25), which features their latest single, a cover of John Prine’s “You Got Gold.” Listen here
Indigo Girls announced their run of shows for the 2023 Tour, with the first stop slated for Asbury Park, NJ, on June 1. See full list of dates
R.L. Boyce
"Black Coal Mattie"
Ruthie Foster
3oA Songwriter Sessions
Greensky Bluegrass
"Congratulations and Condolences"
Logan Ledger
"Golden State" (On Western AF)
Lydia Loveless & Jason Hawk Harris
"Portions for Foxes"
Jaye Madison
"Ride or Die"
The Paper Kites
"Hurts So Good"
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
"El Dorado" (Live)
The Americana Music Foundation and GRAMMY Museum are partnering to host “A New York Evening with Bettye LaVette and Steve Jordan” on May 31 at the Greene Space in NYC, with a discussion and performance slated featuring LaVette and Jordan. Discover more
"My only plan ever has been two different things: How do I move to a better spot? And how do I get my music in every person’s hand who’s willing to take it?" – Charley Crockett opens up about his initial busking experiences, his troubled past that included run-ins with the law, turning down major business opportunities with his initial band, Train Robbers, and creating music the only way he knows how: his own. Read more
"Loving, to me, feels like something that we need the most in the world right now. Despite hating everything that someone’s talking about, and their views and all those things, we have to somehow find humanity in this person so that we can speak to the human part." – Devon Gilfillian reveals his aspirations and goals that went into creating his latest record Love You Anyway. Read more
“It just seemed like it had reached a tipping point the last couple of years where it was like I gotta do this.” – Robbie Fulks opens up about diving fully into the bluegrass genre with his most recent album, Bluegrass Vacation, and the recording process with legends like Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas. Read more
Garden & Gun profiles the career and comeback of Lucinda Williams following her stroke in 2020, highlighting her determination, unwavering tenacity and commitment to her music. With her memoir, Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You, released in April, Williams now gears up for hitting the road in support of her upcoming album Stories from a Rock n Roll Heart (out June 30). Read more
CHART NEWS:
Lucinda Williams’ "New York Comeback" hit #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart and The Turnpike Troubadours’ "Mean Old Sun" debuted at #16. View the full singles chart
Rodney Crowell’s “Chicago Sessions” debuted at #8 on the Americana Radio Album Chart. View the full albums chart
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