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Nathan Graham lets his soul shine through with his bluesy guitar on “Right One” from the forthcoming album Saint of Second Chances (out Oct. 20). Listen here
Hogslop String Band tells the story of an escaped inmate and her perseverance to return home on "Mississippi Queen." Listen here
Amos Lee unveils his cover of Lucinda Williams’ “Greenville” from his tribute album Honeysuckle Switches: The Songs of Lucinda Williams (out Nov. 24) dedicated to her. Listen here
Confronting mistakes of the past, Jeffrey Martin displays his immersive songwriting through a story of forgiveness and reflection for previous wrongdoings on “Red Station Wagon” from his forthcoming record Thank God We Left the Garden (out Nov. 3). Listen here
Our Man In The Field uses atmospheric steel guitars to create a cinematic sound on "How Long" from the upcoming record Gold on the Horizon (out Nov. 3). Listen here
Penning a love letter to the city and the relationship he found there, Josh Radnor reminisces on his time in "NYC," which will be featured on his newest LP, Eulogy: Volume I (out Nov. 17). Listen here
In support of her upcoming album Polaroid Lovers, Sarah Jarosz announced her 2024 North American Tour with the first show slated for February 1 in Washington, D.C. See full list of dates
The Brothers Comatose (feat. Ronnie McCoury)
"The IPA Song"
Boy Golden (feat. Fontine)
“Rhythm Guitar"
Rhiannon Giddens
"Another Wasted Life"
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
"When We Were Close" (On Jimmy Kimmel Live!)
Ismay
"The Golden Palomino" (On Western AF)
Nat Myers
On PBS NewsHour
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
"Alice in the Bluegrass"
Duane Betts joined the Music Makers & Soul Shakers podcast to profile his career as the son of a legendary musician carving his own path in numerous bands before taking on his solo career, including his latest record, Wild & Precious Life. Listen here
"So much of the character and the look on life that I have is shaped by the region, the people I grew up with and my family. So it does add a unique flavour to my music." – Charles Wesley Godwin details how his upbringing in West Virginia shaped his musical sound, among other topics that have influenced his career. Read more
"Well, I think our initial musical chemistry initially came from our shared background in old-time music and traditional music. That first night that we met, we played a lot of fiddle tunes, old music, and traditional songs." – Vivian Leva of Viv & Riley reveals how the duo connected shortly after graduating high school at a camp, which led to their unorthodox first gig together just a few months later. Read more
"It’s just a little flashpoint that allows a glimpse into really vibrant music with people we are lucky enough to be friends and colleagues with, and it feels like when we put together a group show, it feels like a cohesive thing, that is of today." – Kenneth Pattengale of Milk Carton Kids provides a preview of their upcoming Los Angeles Folk Festival that the duo is organizing to uplift voices on the West Coast. Read more
2023 Americana Emerging Artist of the Year nominee William Prince is slated to participate in the GRAMMY Museum’s “A New York Evening With…” series on Oct. 23, where he will discuss his creative process and career and hold an intimate performance. Discover more
"The sound resonates in your core, creating a vibration, an energy that moves from the inside out. And, when you add genetics, it’s no wonder folks are drawn to sibling harmonies." – The Watson Twins share their feelings about how creating music together strengthened their bond as siblings. Read more
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