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Old Crow Medicine Show Announces 2024 'Jubilee' Tour Photo Old Crow Medicine Show Announces 2024 'Jubilee' Tour
by Michael Major - March 04, 2024

Joined by Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, OCMS founding member Willie Watson and The Del McCoury Band on select dates, the band's nationwide trek includes a performance at Luck Reunion on March 14, as well as stops in Dallas, New York, Boston and much more throughout the year, wrapping up in December...

MerleFest Shares Full 2024 Lineup, Adds Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lu Photo MerleFest Shares Full 2024 Lineup, Adds Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lukas Nelson & POTR And More
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023

MerleFest's full 2024 lineup includes Old Crow Medicine Show, Turnpike Troubadours, The Teskey Brothers, Nickel Creek, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lukas Nelson & POTR, Steep Canyon Rangers, Dan Tyminski Band, Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, The Earls of Leicest...

Old Crow Medicine Show Release New Single 'One Drop' Featuring Mavis Staples Photo Old Crow Medicine Show Release New Single 'One Drop' Featuring Mavis Staples
by Michael Major - August 22, 2023

“One Drop” follows the release of “Belle Meade Cockfight” (feat. Sierra Ferrell) and the album’s debut single “Miles Away,” a sweetly reflective song co-written by Secor and bluegrass virtuoso Molly Tuttle, with guest vocals from Old Crow Medicine Show co-founder Willie Watson. Plus, check out upcom...

Two-time GRAMMY Winners Old Crow Medicine Show Join Forces with Sierra Ferrell for Two-time GRAMMY Winners Old Crow Medicine Show Join Forces with Sierra Ferrell for "Belle Meade Cockfight"
by Michael Major - July 18, 2023

Old Crow Medicine Show shares their new single “Belle Meade Cockfight” featuring singer/songwriter Sierra Ferrell. Accompanied by a campy old-school-hoedown music video directed and produced by band member Morgan Jahning, “Belle Meade Cockfight” is the latest track from the band’s new album Jubilee....

Old Crow Medicine Show Announces New Album 'Jubilee' Photo Old Crow Medicine Show Announces New Album 'Jubilee'
by Michael Major - June 20, 2023

Arriving as the two-time GRAMMY award-winning band gears up to celebrate their 25th anniversary, Jubilee finds the group once again co-producing with Matt Ross-Spang (Drive-By Truckers, St. Paul & the Broken Bones) and recording at their own Hartland Studios. The album features appearances from Mavi...

The Milk Carton Kids Set North American Tour Dates in Celebration of New Record Photo The Milk Carton Kids Set North American Tour Dates in Celebration of New Record
by Michael Major - May 22, 2023

In celebration of the new release, the band is set to tour the U.S. this fall with stops including New York’s Beacon Theatre, Chicago’s Thalia Hall, Washington, D.C.’s Union Stage and more. Tickets are available for pre-sale via the band and Spotify on May 23 and promoter pre-sales kick off May 24....

Billy Strings Confirms Summer Headline Tour Photo Billy Strings Confirms Summer Headline Tour
by Michael Major - February 13, 2023

Billy Strings will extend his 2023 headline tour through this summer including newly confirmed shows at Norfolk’s Chartway Arena, Boston’s Leader Bank Pavilion (two nights), Portland, ME’s Thompson’s Point (two nights), Knoxville’s Knoxville Civic Coliseum and Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater (two ni...

Madison Cunningham Joins Watkins Family Hour On Elliott Smith's “Pitseleh” Photo Madison Cunningham Joins Watkins Family Hour On Elliott Smith's “Pitseleh”
by Stephi Wild - July 29, 2022

Building around solid community and great songs, siblings Sara and Sean Watkins began their Watkins Family Hour shows at L.A.'s beloved Largo nightclub two decades ago. Twenty years later, the pair are still pushing the limits of their original vision, consistently inviting new members to the fold t...

Fiona Apple Joins Watkins Family Hour On “(Remember Me) I'm The One Who Loves You” Fr Photo Fiona Apple Joins Watkins Family Hour On “(Remember Me) I'm The One Who Loves You” From Upcoming Album Vol. II
by Grace Cutler - July 08, 2022

From the very beginning of Sara and Sean Watkins’ Watkins Family Hour shows at Los Angeles’s Largo nightclub, their focus has been on musical community; building, sharing, and growing....

Fiona Apple Joins Watkins Family Hour On '(Remember Me) I'm The One Who Loves You' Fr Photo Fiona Apple Joins Watkins Family Hour On '(Remember Me) I'm The One Who Loves You' From Upcoming Album 'Vol. II'
by Michael Major - July 08, 2022

With their new album, Vol. II, the Watkins returned to the recording studio with a host of long-time friends and Watkins Family Hour band mates like Jon Brion, Jackson Browne, Madison Cunningham, Lucius, Gaby Moreno, Benmont Tench, and Willie Watson. The group has shared “(Remember Me) I’m the One W...

Master Musicians Festival Announces 2022 Lineup Photo Master Musicians Festival Announces 2022 Lineup
by Michael Major - March 07, 2022

The full lineup of July 15-16’s Master Musicians Festival includes Grace Potter, The Wood Brothers, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, Rayland Baxter, Boy Named Banjo, John R. Miller, Bendigo Fletcher, Leah Blevins, SG Goodman, Justin Wells, Cole Chaney, Tee Dee Young, Multi Ultra, Short & Co...

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...

The Waymores Debut First Single & Announce 'Stone Sessions' Album Release Photo The Waymores Debut First Single & Announce 'Stone Sessions' Album Release
by Michael Major - January 31, 2022

On their sophomore album, Stone Sessions, The Waymores play authentic country music with an Americana flourish, combining elements of folk, blues and Honky Tonk into an instantly recognizable sound. Willie Heath Neal’s husky baritone and the warm alto of Kira Annalise compliment each other perfectly...

Buddy Cannon and Bill McDermott to Produce Dustin Collins' New 'Working Man' Album Photo Buddy Cannon and Bill McDermott to Produce Dustin Collins' New 'Working Man' Album
by Michael Major - January 25, 2022

Billboard No. 1 singer-songwriter Dustin Collins has enlisted industry veterans Buddy Cannon (Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire) and Bill McDermott (Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley) to produce his new album, Working Man. A portion of proceeds from the lead single and album will b...

Jam In The Van Announces Speakeasy Sessions Photo Jam In The Van Announces Speakeasy Sessions
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 08, 2020

Jam In The Van, one of the most respected and influential music channels in the world, has announced the Speakeasy Sessions....

Imogen Clark Releases 'My Own Worst Enemy' Photo Imogen Clark Releases 'My Own Worst Enemy'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 15, 2020

Australian singer-songwriter, Imogen Clark released her second single 'My Own Worst Enemy,' from her forthcoming six-track EP, The Making Of Me, due 8/21 out in August (Potts Entertainment/MGM)....

Pickathon Presents 'A Concert A Day' Photo Pickathon Presents 'A Concert A Day'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 07, 2020

As we fight COVID-19 together, the power of music to bring hope, foster community, and encourage mental health is more resonant than ever. With this in mind, Pickathon is excited to present A Concert A Day starting April 8, an initiative to help musicians and artist communities through the Recording...

The BB King Blues Band & The BB King Estate Have Joined Forces Photo The BB King Blues Band & The BB King Estate Have Joined Forces
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 11, 2020

The B.B. King Blues Band are thrilled to announce their new partnership with The B.B. King Estate. This joint venture now finds the two forces working together to bring the world The B.B. King Experience, the band's new working name. In addition to the upcoming world tour (dates listed below), the s...

MerleFest Announces Final Lineup Additions For 2020 Festival Photo MerleFest Announces Final Lineup Additions For 2020 Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 10, 2020

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the next round of artist additions for MerleFest 2020, which will be held April 23-26. Greensky Bluegrass, Mavis Staples, Paul Thorn, Cane Mill Road, Sweet Potato Pie, The Barefoot Movement, Nefesh Mountain, and Smitty and the Jumpstarters w...

Trent Wagler, Darrell Scott, and David Holt as Judges for 28th Annual Chris Austin So Photo Trent Wagler, Darrell Scott, and David Holt as Judges for 28th Annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 08, 2020

MerleFest, presented by Window World®, is pleased to announce Trent Wagler (of The Steel Wheels), Darrell Scott, and David Holt as judges for the 28th Annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest (CASC). ...

Willie Nelson & Family, Alison Krauss, and More to Perform at MerleFest 2020 Photo Willie Nelson & Family, Alison Krauss, and More to Perform at MerleFest 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 12, 2019

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the initial lineup for MerleFest 2020, which will be held April 23-26. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Moun...

SiriusXM Outlaw Country to Air “I Want to Go Home: An Outlaw Tribute to Bobby Bare” I Photo SiriusXM Outlaw Country to Air “I Want to Go Home: An Outlaw Tribute to Bobby Bare” In Celebration of Legend's 84th Birthday
by Tori Hartshorn - April 04, 2019

The Country Music Hall of Fame said it best when they opened the Outlaws and Armadillos exhibit in May of 2018, Bobby Bare originated “Outlaw Country” when he became the first artist of the era to gain control of his productions, leading to the likes of Willie, Waylon and the boys following suit. In...

VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson Covers 'Shallow' from A STAR IS BORN Photo VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson Covers 'Shallow' from A STAR IS BORN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 18, 2019

Deadline reports that, during a tour stop in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Kelly Clarkson covered Lady Gaga's Academy Award-nominated song 'Shallow.' The Voice coach told fans she's always admired Gaga....

HEAL THE MUSIC Raises $300,000 for the Music Health Alliance Photo HEAL THE MUSIC Raises $300,000 for the Music Health Alliance
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 29, 2018

As the 2nd annual “Heal The Music Day” wraps for 2018, more than 170 members of the music community – songwriters, musicians, performers, artist managers, publishers, business managers, record labels, trade organizations and more – pledged a percentage of their single-day revenues to support their f...

The Watson Twins' DUO Out Today Photo The Watson Twins' DUO Out Today
by Tori Hartshorn - October 12, 2018

The Watson Twins' anticipated new album, DUO, is out today with distribution from The Orchard/Think Indie. Purchase/stream HERE....













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