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Sturgill Simpson's authenticity stands out like an island of hope in a sea of tacky. He is currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. Bonafide mountain hillbilly soul, as pure as you are going to find anywhere.

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Cassandra Lewis Releases 'Lost in a Dream' Photo Cassandra Lewis Releases 'Lost in a Dream'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2024

Rising Cosmic-Americana singer-songwriter Cassandra Lewis unveils her latest track, 'Lost in a Dream'. Discover the captivating blend of genres and soulful melodies in Lewis's new release. Co-written by Cassandra and Natalie Hemby, “Lost In A Dream” is like pulling back the curtain in The Wizard of ...

Videos: Watch Brigitte Calls Me Baby Make National TV Debut On CBS Photo Videos: Watch Brigitte Calls Me Baby Make National TV Debut On CBS
by Michael Major - February 26, 2024

ATO Records' Chicago-based “future rock royalty” (WXPN) Brigitte Calls Me Baby made their national TV debut this weekend, delivering a dazzling performance on CBS Saturday Morning of three tracks - “Impressively Average,” “Eddie My Love” and “The Future Is Our Way Out” - from their debut EP This Hou...

Brit Taylor Releases 'Saint Anthony' From 'Kentucky Bluegrassed' Album Photo Brit Taylor Releases 'Saint Anthony' From 'Kentucky Bluegrassed' Album
by Michael Major - January 10, 2024

Brit Taylor's new single 'Saint Anthony' is out now and her album 'Kentucky Bluegrassed' will be available. On the heels of a breakout 2023 with the release of her Sturgill Simpson-produced album Kentucky Blue and her Grand Ole Opry debut, Taylor's new project will be available on the one year anniv...

Cereus Bright Shares A Slice Of Mellow Gold On New Single 'Pink Sky' Photo Cereus Bright Shares A Slice Of Mellow Gold On New Single 'Pink Sky'
by Michael Major - December 22, 2023

Freak-folk artist Cereus Bright releases new single 'Pink Sky' - a slice of mellow gold. Out now via Nettwerk. “Pink Sky” wraps the listener up in breezy acoustics and subtle psychedelic orchestrations. There's a sigh of relief that melts through the track as Bright's earthy vocal whispers, “you are...

Diplo And Maren Morris Share New Song '42' Photo Diplo And Maren Morris Share New Song '42'
by Michael Major - December 08, 2023

Grammy-winning artists Diplo and Maren Morris share a new track, “42”—listen here. Co-written by Ryan Tedder (Beyoncé, Adele, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber), the new song marks the first collaboration between the two global superstars, who have long been searching for an opportunity to work together....

Brigitte Calls Me Baby Announce Debut 2024 US Headlining Tour Photo Brigitte Calls Me Baby Announce Debut 2024 US Headlining Tour
by Michael Major - November 15, 2023

ATO Records' new breakout band Brigitte Calls Me Baby, the Roy Orbison-admiring, Smith-influenced and Chicago-based five-piece is primed for a major 2024. Named a Breaking Act last weekend by The Sunday Times in the UK, the group is gaining traction with their 'breakout single' 'Impressively Average...

Bobby Weir, Mickey Hart & More Join Playa Luna's Dead Ahead Photo Bobby Weir, Mickey Hart & More Join Playa Luna's Dead Ahead
by Michael Major - September 11, 2023

The event will celebrate the Grateful Dead songbook featuring two nights of curated collaborations themed “Dead Ahead” with Bobby Weir, Mickey Hart, Jeff Chimenti, Oteil Burbridge, Don Was & Jay Lane featuring Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Rick Mitarotonda, Margo Price and very special guest Sturgil...

Video: Miles Miller Debuts Music Video for New Song 'Highway Shoes' Photo Video: Miles Miller Debuts Music Video for New Song 'Highway Shoes'
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023

The music video for musician Miles Miller’s new song, “Highway Shoes,” is debuting now. Directed by Zach Riddle, the video stars Miller alongside Monica Valli, Cole Beddingfield and Ben Brown. Miller’s acclaimed debut album, Solid Gold, which was produced by Sturgill Simpson and debuted at #2 on Bil...

Diplo Debuts New Thomas Wesley Track 'Heartbroken' With Jessie Murph & Polo G Photo Diplo Debuts New Thomas Wesley Track 'Heartbroken' With Jessie Murph & Polo G
by Michael Major - July 21, 2023

Swamp Savant features collaborations with Morgan Wade, Parker McCollum, Sierra Ferrell, Paul Cauthen and more and includes singles “Use Me (Brutal Hearts)” featuring Dove Cameron and Sturgill Simpson (reborn as Johnny Blue Skies)—which arrived alongside a video starring Sean Penn—and “Sad In The Sum...

Diplo Unveils New Thomas Wesley Track 'Without You' Feat. Elle King Photo Diplo Unveils New Thomas Wesley Track 'Without You' Feat. Elle King
by Michael Major - June 23, 2023

Diplo debuts a new song from his country persona Thomas Wesley, “Without You,” featuring acclaimed vocalist Elle King. The new song arrives alongside a video shot and directed by Thomas Falcone in Nashville at CMA Fest, where Diplo and King performed the track live for the first time. More Thomas We...

Dove Cameron Joins Diplo on New Thomas Wesley Track 'Use Me' Photo Dove Cameron Joins Diplo on New Thomas Wesley Track 'Use Me'
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023

Diplo unveils a new track from his country music persona Thomas Wesley, “Use Me (Brutal Hearts)” featuring Dove Cameron and country living legend Sturgill Simpson reborn as Johnny Blue Skies. The new song arrives alongside a video starring Sean Penn, who portrays Johnny Blue Skies, with a cameo from...

Miles Miller Releases New Song 'Highway Shoes' Photo Miles Miller Releases New Song 'Highway Shoes'
by Michael Major - April 07, 2023

“Highway Shoes” is the second song unveiled from Miller’s long-awaited debut album, Solid Gold. Produced by Sturgill Simpson, the album features twelve original songs, including the previously released title track, and marks the first body of work released by Miller as a solo artist. The album was r...

Rachel Baiman Releases New Album 'Common Nation of Sorrow' Photo Rachel Baiman Releases New Album 'Common Nation of Sorrow'
by Michael Major - March 31, 2023

Produced by Baiman, mixed by Tucker Martine (Neko Case, The Decemberists, First Aid Kit) and recorded at The Tractor Shed outside of Nashville, the album offers an assessment of the country’s current state, telling stories of American capitalism as well as the individual and communal devastation it ...

Rachel Baiman Releases New Song 'Bad Debt' Photo Rachel Baiman Releases New Song 'Bad Debt'
by Michael Major - March 07, 2023

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Baiman’s new song, “Bad Debt,” is out now. “Bad Debt” is the third song unveiled from Baiman’s anticipated new album, Common Nation of Sorrow. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...

Rachel Baiman Shares New Song 'Lovers and Leavers' Photo Rachel Baiman Shares New Song 'Lovers and Leavers'
by Michael Major - February 14, 2023

Produced by Baiman, mixed by Tucker Martine (Neko Case, The Decemberists, First Aid Kit) and recorded at The Tractor Shed outside of Nashville, the album offers an assessment of the country’s current state, telling stories of American capitalism as well as the individual and communal devastation it ...

Brit Taylor to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut Photo Brit Taylor to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut
by Michael Major - February 13, 2023

With the highly successful release of her sophomore album Kentucky Blue, singer-songwriter Brit Taylor is fulfilling a life-long dream to perform on the coveted and iconic Grand Ole Opry.  Taylor, the eastern Kentucky native, who cut her teeth as a child on the Kentucky Opry, will step into the circ...

FANTASTIC NEGRITO Announces New LP & 'Highest Bidder' Single Photo FANTASTIC NEGRITO Announces New LP & 'Highest Bidder' Single
by Michael Major - January 04, 2023

He has released another taste of the special release with “Highest Bidder” (Reimagined Acoustic Version), debuted with American Songwriter and shares, “If you want to take your mind, body and soul on a trip check out the reimagined recording of Highest Bidder through the lenses of my touring band....

James and the Shame (Rhett McLaughlin) Shares Solo Country Debut 'Human Overboard' Photo James and the Shame (Rhett McLaughlin) Shares Solo Country Debut 'Human Overboard'
by Michael Major - September 23, 2022

HUMAN OVERBOARD was recorded with Derek Furhmann (Andrew McMahon, Grace VanderWaal). In addition to recording all lead vocals, he also provides acoustic guitar while enlisting Gunnar Olsen (Bruce Springsteen, Gavin Degraw, Liam Gallagher) on drums, Alex Strahle on acoustic, electric guitars & pedal ...

Alanis Morissette, My Morning Jacket & Giovannie and the Hired Guns Line Up Cassette- Photo Alanis Morissette, My Morning Jacket & Giovannie and the Hired Guns Line Up Cassette-Only Releases for RSD Black Friday
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022

Alanis Morissette’ Such Pretty Forks in the Road and Giovannie and the Hired Guns’ Bad Habits will make their debut on cassette, along with My Morning Jacket’s much beloved Holiday offering, My Morning Jacket Does Xmas Fiasco Style. The releases will be available at participating indie record stores...

Sierra Hull Announces Headlining Tour This Fall Photo Sierra Hull Announces Headlining Tour This Fall
by Michael Major - August 30, 2022

After a whirlwind summer criss-crossing the country, the acclaimed mandolinist and her dynamic band left a wake of awestruck audiences at major festivals including Sacred Rose Festival, Under The Big Sky, and the Cayamo Cruise, sharing the stage with the likes of Emmylou Harris, Madison Cunningham, ...

Rhett McLaughlin (Good Mythical Morning) Announces Solo Country Project 'James and th Photo Rhett McLaughlin (Good Mythical Morning) Announces Solo Country Project 'James and the Shame'
by Michael Major - July 18, 2022

YouTuber & musician RHETT JAMES MCLAUGHLIN--one-half of the comedy duo Rhett & Link from their popular daily show “Good Mythical Morning”—has announced plans to release his first solo music project, JAMES AND THE SHAME. The first single “Believe Me” is out now across all digital platforms. Watch the...

Sierra Ferrell Covers 'Years' for New John Anderson Tribute Album Photo Sierra Ferrell Covers 'Years' for New John Anderson Tribute Album
by Michael Major - June 29, 2022

Produced by Dan Auerbach and David Ferguson, the record features new versions of some of Anderson’s beloved songs, performed by Ferrell, Brothers Osborne, Tyler Childers, Eric Church, Brent Cobb, Luke Combs, Sierra Hull, Jamey Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Del McCoury, John Prine, Nathaniel Rateliff, Stu...

The War And Treaty Ink Major Label Deal with UMG Nashville Photo The War And Treaty Ink Major Label Deal with UMG Nashville
by Michael Major - May 20, 2022

Powerhouse vocal duo The War And Treaty have signed their first major record deal with Universal Music Group Nashville. The husband-and-wife team of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter are recording now with new music expected later this year. The news follows The War and Treaty’s recent Americana...

Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners! Photo Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022

The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!...

Aaron Lewis' 'Frayed At Both Ends' Hits #1 as Bestselling Country Album in America Photo Aaron Lewis' 'Frayed At Both Ends' Hits #1 as Bestselling Country Album in America
by Michael Major - February 07, 2022

The album features a core band of Tom Bukovac, band leader Biff Watson and bluegrass award winner Seth Taylor, who joined Grammy-winning Dan Tyminski on acoustic and mandolin, dobroist Ben Kitterman, and supplemented with Sturgill Simpson vet Laur Joamets acoustic slide and baritone where needed and...











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