This Week in Americana

January 27 - February 2, 2024

From ONE, to TENN.
The video series features one-of-a-kind performances recorded at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center during AMERICANAFEST 2023. 
This week's artist: SistaStrings
Emanuel Casablanca
Strung Out on Thrills
Charm City Junction
Salt Box
Wyatt Ellis
Happy Valley
Taylor McCall
Mellow War
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The Montvales
Born Strangers
Nefesh Mountain
The Cabin Sessions
Rah Rah Rabbit
Ghosts
The Roseline
Keystone of the Heart
Brit Taylor
Kentucky Bluegrassed
  • Evan Boyer previews his forthcoming The Devil in Me (out May 3) with the fast-paced anthemic single, "Home to You." Listen here

  • Preaching perseverance and determination, Kyshona shares the soul-infused single "Comin' Out Swingin'," from her upcoming album Legacy (out Apr. 26). Listen here

  • Lost Dog Street Band reflects on relationship dynamics with the bluegrass-tinged cut "Brighter Shade" from the duo's forthcoming record Survived (out Apr. 26). Listen here

  • JJ Shiplett's gravelly voice cuts through the soft melody of "Oleander," the newest single from his upcoming LP, A Way Through Time (out Mar. 15). Listen here

  • Reflecting on the hardships distance puts on relationships, Nolan Taylor vows that his "Cinncinati Heart" still lies with his true love. Listen here

  • Re-recording the songs of famous country songwriter Alice Randall, Adia Victoria's "Went for a Ride" serves as the first single of My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall, a collection of Randall's songs performed by contemporary Black female artists. Listen here
  • Andrew Bird is hitting the road with Nickel Creek for Bird's Up, Up & Away... Tour with the first stop together scheduled for July 5 in Jacksonville, Oregon. See full list of dates

  • Lake Street Dive announced their 2024 Good Together Tour with the first show slated for June 14 in Asbury Park, New Jersey.  See full list of dates
Americana On Your Screen
Jill Andrews
No Depression Session (AMERICANAFEST 2023)
Zach Bryson
"Dissatisfied"
(On Western AF)
Caleb Caudle
"Monte Carlo"
(Live From Cash Cabin Video)
Flatland Cavalry
"A Thousand Miles An Hour" (Acoustic)
Josh Fortenberry
"Heirlooms"
Mark Knopfler
"Ahead Of The Game"
Jesper Lindell
"It Ain't Easy"
(Rootsy Summer Sessions)
Brittney Spencer
"My First Rodeo"
(CBS Saturday Session)
New & Noteworthy News
  • Adrian Quesada and Eric Burton of the Black Pumas join NPR's World Cafe to discuss making the band's recent second full-length LP, Chronicles of a Diamond, and how their relationship and collaboration dynamic evolved due to split production duties for the album. Listen here

  • Sam Bush stops by Toy Heart: A Podcast About Bluegrass to chronicle his upbringing, early bluegrass influences and playing with the Dillards and New Grass Revival. Listen here

  • "I said, 'Do you think it's gonna matter that I'm gay?' And he said, 'No, you're too good.' I mean, it makes me teary to think about it. I carried that with me. I still do." — 6x GRAMMY-nominee for the 66th Annual Awards, Brandy Clark, reveals the confidence songwriter Shane McAnally, whom she refers to as her "musical soulmate," gave her to pursue a career as a musical artist. Read and watch more

  •  "I never really got too far. 'Cause I think I stopped myself from believing it could be true." — Best New Artist GRAMMY-nominee, Noah Kahan, recalls practicing his award-winning speech as a child but wondering if his dreams were possible; now, he will attend the illustrious ceremony with his mom, to whom he attributes his staunch dedication and songwriting regarding mental health. Read and watch more

  • "In the studio, we tracked three or four songs per day, then at night, I'd lay in bed in disbelief at the way the music sounded better than I had ever imagined us doing." — Dave Wilson of Chatham County Line opens up about the stark difference between their latest record, Hiyo, and the rest of their discography, plus how working with producer Rachael Moore allowed them to explore sounds they never had before. Read more
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