This was a year of discovery at Americanafest 2024, new venues and new artists were the theme of the week for us. Sure, there were a lot of legends of Americana at showcases, special events, and as a part of panels at the conference but discovery was the theme of …
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The Americana Music Association celebrated distinguished members of its last night, revealing the winners of the 23rd Annual Americana Honors & Awards at the historic Ryman Auditorium. A world-class group of musical innovators garnered coveted awards, including Sierra Ferrell (Artist of the Year & Album of the Year), Brandy Clark …
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Grand Ole Opry member T. Graham Brown’s new album, From Memphis to Muscle Shoals, debuted upon its release at #1 on the iTunes Top Blues Album Chart and the Top 10 of the iTunes Country Top Albums Chart. The album features legendary collaborations with artists such as Bettye LaVette, Sam …
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Today The Mavericks release the lyric video for their country-soul-meets-R&B single “Look Around You” feat. Maggie Rose, a highlight from their new album Moon & Stars. The Mavericks are currently on a nationwide tour in support of the new album, including two nights at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. (GET TICKETS HERE) …
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The Americana Music Association has announced its performers for the 23rd annual Americana Honors & Awards, taking place in Nashville on Sept. 18 at the Ryman Auditorium. This year’s Honors & Awards will deliver performances from award-winning legends, buzzworthy new artists, and longtime fan favorites including Blind Boys of Alabama, …
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Today, the Americana Music Association announced this year’s Lifetime Achievement Honorees for its 23rd Annual Americana Honors & Awards show on Wednesday, September 18. This group of top-honor recipients includes Dave Alvin, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Rev. Gary Davis, Shelby Lynne, Don Was and Dwight Yoakam. This year’s honorees …
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NASHVILLE – This week’s Nashville Pick is Houston Bernard and his new song “In My Blood”. – Right or wrong, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. – Houston Bernard might walk the line now, but the result of how he got there is brutal honesty. Truth in storytelling …
Read More »Chris Stapleton’s “All-American Road Show” will return to the stage this summer and fall with an extensive new run of shows including a stop at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on October 2 and 3. Additionally, on August 29, Stapleton will make his headline debut at Chicago’s famed Wrigley Field with special …
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Last night, October 14, country music legend Larry Gatlin was formally inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The 49th Anniversary Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala was held at Nashville’s Music City Center where Gatlin was inducted in the Veteran Songwriter/Artist category by his longtime friend Vince Gill. Moments before …
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