Today, the Americana Music Association® announced this year’s slate of Lifetime Achievement Award honorees for its 18th annual Americana Honors & Awards show on September 11. This group of top-honor recipients includes Felice and Boudleaux Bryant (President’s Award), Elvis Costello (Songwriting), Delbert McClinton (Performance) and Maria Muldaur (Trailblazer). Mavis Staples …
Read More »Tenille Arts Will Make Ole Opry Debut on September 21st
Reviver Records artist Tenille Arts was headed out for dates in Pennsylvania and Ontario last week, when she was given the exciting news she’s been hoping would come for as long as she can remember. She will enter the sacred circle and make her Grand Ole Opry debut on September …
Read More »Cody Jinks Readies “After The Fire”
The independent grit of country music singer-songwriter, Cody Jinks, continues with the announcement of his new album After The Fire. Fresh off of his recent sold-out (in one hour) show at Colorado’s famed Red Rocks Amphitheater, Jinks is not wasting any time to follow up his 2018 album Lifers. After …
Read More »2019 Americanafest To Spotlight North Carolina
This year, the Americana Music Association® has selected the state of North Carolina as the regional music focus for its 20th annual AMERICANAFEST®, Sept. 10-15 in Nashville, Tenn. In partnership with the initiative Come Hear NC and Visit North Carolina, the destination music festival and conference event previews this special …
Read More »“Morris Higham Presents at The Bluebird Cafe” Raises $2500. For MusiCares
“Morris Higham Presents at The Bluebird Cafe” returned Tuesday, Aug. 6 to a sold out house. The second show in this year’s series featured Old Dominion’s Trevor Rosen and Matthew Ramsey along with pop artist Nick Luebke and country newcomer Chase Wright, both making their Bluebird Cafe debuts. Over $2,500 …
Read More »Vince Gill Releases Touching Tribute to Merle Haggard
Today Vince Gill released the fourth focus track from his upcoming album OKIE (8/23 street date). “A World Without Haggard” pays tribute to one of Gill’s foremost musical heroes, the late Merle Haggard. The song fits perfectly into the heart-wrenching collection of songs that is Gill’s latest album, as demonstrated …
Read More »Charlie Daniels Patriot Award Dinner Sets Date
Country music and southern rock legend Charlie Daniels has announced the second “Charlie Daniels Patriot Award Dinner” to be held on Tuesday, September 10 at The Palm Restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee. The evening will feature remarks by Command Sergeant Major Bennie Adkins (US Army, retired). Adkins is a recipient of …
Read More »Brooks & Dunn HOF Exhibit Opens Today
Brooks & Dunn: Kings of Neon exhibit at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens today. The exhibit encompasses the duo’s early solo careers, the circumstances that united them as performers and their innovative approach to stage production and touring and runs through July 19, 2020. As the duo’s …
Read More »Americana Music Association Announces Partnership With National Museum of African American Music
The Americana Music Association® announced today its partnership with the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), the only museum committed to preserving the legacy and honoring the accomplishments of the many music genres created, influenced and inspired by African Americans. The two organizations have also established the inaugural Legacy …
Read More »“Exile – The Garage Tapes” Due Out August 16
Exile has announced their most current CD project, “Exile – The Garage Tapes.” The 30 song, two CD compilation is set for release by Big Horse Records August 16. A VIP CD release event celebrating the new project took place on July 13 at soundcheck prior to a performance at …
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