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Ryan Bingham showcases the duality of his smokey voice and smooth whistling on "Where My Wild Things Are" from his upcoming album Watch Out for the Wolf (out Aug. 11). Listen here
Rhiannon Giddens creates an eclectic fusion of soul and folk with "Louisiana Man" from her forthcoming record You’re the One (out Aug. 18). Listen here
In a tribute to the late politician Harvey Milk, Mr. Greg and Cass McCombs salute his equality efforts with "Wave a Flag for Harvey Milk" from the duo’s forthcoming album Mr. Greg & Cass McCombs Sing And Play New Folk Songs For Children (out Aug. 18). Listen here
Willie Nelson is reinterpreting 12 of his classic songs and turning them into bluegrass gems with his newest LP Bluegrass (out Sept. 15) as he shares the first single "You Left Me a Long, Long Time Ago." Listen here
Vowing to remain unbothered, Lukas Nelson and POTR deliver the driving blues anthem and title track of the group’s upcoming record Sticks and Stones (out July 14). Listen here
Josh Ritter unites with Aoife O’Donovan for a re-released cut of his sweet, hypnotic "Strong Swimmer" off his album latest album Spectral Lines. Listen here
Turnpike Troubadours reminisce on a set of fractured relationships with "Chipping Mill" from the band’s forthcoming LP A Cat in the Rain (out Aug. 25). Listen here
Eddie Berman
"Looking In"
Kaitlin Butts
"Jackson" (CBS Saturday Sessions)
Kalyn Fay
"Cherokee County" (On Western AF)
Logan Ledger
"Where Will I Go (Acoustic)"
Tim O'Brien
No Depression Sessions (Live from DelFest)
Old Crow Medicine Show (feat. Willie Watson)
"Miles Away"
Jobi Riccio
"Sweet"
Rose City Band
Live on KEXP
"It’s that ‘put on your hard hat and let’s get to work’ kind of thing. And we do the same thing with our music — be true to yourself as an artist, be true to the way you write and perform." – Isaac Gibson of 49 Winchester stopped by the Rolling Stone Writers’ Room with his bandmates to discuss his approach to songwriting and the group’s disciplined attitude of performing. Read more
"If I did that today, it was a good day. And if I didn't, I'll try again tomorrow. It's work, just do the work, and the rewards will come." – Jason Isbell opens up about his journey to becoming a prolific songwriter, which began miles away from his home at FAME Studios, and chronicles his 11 years of sobriety with the aid of his wife Amanda Shires, which has helped him carve his own lane outside the "establishment" of the Nashville music scene. Read more
Aaron Lee Tasjan joins the Music Makers and Soul Shakers podcast to talk about his musical inspirations, his experiences collaborating with others and his artistic growth, while also revealing his plans for a new album. Listen here
CHART NEWS:
Emotional Contracts from Deer Tick and Ain’t Through Honky-Tonkin’ Yet from Brennen Leigh debuted at #16, respectively, on the Americana Radio Albums Chart.View the full albums chart
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