The Americana Music Association UK (AMA-UK) livestreamed their seventh annual UK Americana Awards and there was several Nashville connections. Hosted by broadcasters Baylen Leonard and Bob Harris OBE, the ceremony welcomed performers like Elles Bailey, Sierra Ferrell, Sid Griffin of The Long Ryders, Lauren Housley, Amythyst Kiah, Memorial, Lady Nade, …
Read More »David Ferguson Releases Bonus Track “White Dove”
David Ferguson, the man who for 40+ years has always been behind the scenes making magic in the studio for other people, gifted music fans and musical history buffs alike with his debut album Nashville No More in September of 2021. And today, the gifts keep coming in the form …
Read More »LISTEN: David Ferguson’s ”Nashville No More”
David Ferguson’s name comes up quite frequently when one starts to dig into who’s behind Nashville’s most revered recordings of the last 40 years. A Grammy Award-winning recording engineer, studio owner, video game soundtrack composer, and collaborator with the likes of Johnny Cash, John Prine, and Sturgill Simpson , there’s …
Read More »Robert Finley’s “Sharecropper’s Son” Out May 21
Robert Finley’s forthcoming Dan Auerbach produced album, Sharecropper’s Son, features blues veterans and studio legends who have worked with everyone from Elvis to Wilson Pickett – it is a soulful masterpiece, rooted in the classic sounds of southern soul, country, rhythm and blues. Finley’s formidable vocals take centre stage and …
Read More »Gibson Announces Marcus King’s First Signature Guitar
Nashville based Gibson guitar has released Marcus King’s first signature guitar, the Gibson Custom Shop Marcus King 1962 ES-345 electric guitar. The Marcus King 1962 ES 345 guitar is based upon an original family heirloom of King’s and handmade by the expert luthiers and artisans of the Gibson Custom Shop. …
Read More »WATCH: Marcus King Shares His New Video “Wildflowers & Wine”
Marcus King shared his acoustic video performance of song “Wildflowers & Wine” today. The song features on his hit debut album El Dorado, which topped multiple charts since its release. Produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, the record was released on Fantasy Records. The “Wildflowers & Wine,” video was …
Read More »WATCH: Blues Rocker Marcus King Premieres “The Well”
Marcus King today shared a new video for single “The Well,” from his Dan Auerbach produced, genre-bending debut solo record, El Dorado – due Jan 17, 2020 on Fantasy Records. The video showcases the cathartic influence of rock n’ roll as Marcus King leads an enraptured congregation to redemption with …
Read More »LR Baggs and Dee White Release Americanafest Session
The newest addition to the LR Baggs 2019 Americanafest Sessions is Alabama-native and classic country crooner, Dee White. Filmed at the LR Baggs Soundcheck studio in Nashville, TN during Americanafest 2019, White performs “Rose of Alabam”, “ Ol’ Muddy River”, and “In the Garden”. From White’s debut album, Southern Gentleman, …
Read More »The Black Keys are Back with First New Music Since 2014
The Black Keys at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 The Black Keys return today with their song “Lo/Hi” (Nonesuch Records), the first new music from the band since their 2014 album, Turn Blue. “Lo/Hi” was written and produced by Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, and recorded at Nashville’s …
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