Alison Krauss News

Country music hitmaker Billy Dean will be inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame on Thursday, February 23.  Dean, a Florida native, will enter this year's class along with former Eagles member Don Felder, comedy songwriter and performer Jim Stafford, and poet-anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store today announced Alison Krauss as its latest artist to release an album under its Spotlight Music Program. The 27-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer will release her exclusive bonus track version of "Windy City" in Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide and online at crackerbarrel.com on Friday, Feb. 17.

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances, running February 15-26, 2017. Scroll down for more information, and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Hear bluegrass supergroup The SteelDrivers perform songs from their the renowned 2016 Grammy Award-winning album, The Muscle Shoals Recordings, today, February 10 at Schimmel Center - 3 Spruce Street, Manhattan.

On Friday, March 31, 2017, The League of Professional Theatre Women (LPTW), a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting visibility and increasing opportunities for women in the professional theatre, is pleased to recognize the talents of six outstanding women: Carol Hall, Linda Cho, Lilieana Blain-Cruz, Liesl Tommy, Jess Chayes and Emily Simoness.

Everyone needs a little love. Good thing Joe's Pub has got a ton of it going on in the next couple of weeks. This weekend - Cathy Cervenka and Corn Mo host their annual Valentine's Day duet bonanza - Love Bites - on the 12th. Afterward, Xavier is back with his Ladies of Soul tribute, featuring Martha Redbone, Bright Light Bright Light, Anastacia McCleskey (of Waitress The Musical on Broadway), Toshi Reagon, Justin Johnston and Abena Koomson!

Critically acclaimed Irish singer Imelda May is premiering the video for the song 'Black Tears' off of her forthcoming album Life, Love, Flesh, Blood (out 4/7 on Verve) via the Four Oh Five today.

'If you really love fiddle music, there are performances here that are nothing short of jaw dropping ... performances that will raise you up and performances that will leave you misty eyed, 'The Guardian, UK

"55 years, wow, where have they gone as we're still going strong", says Paddy Moloney, leader of the six-time Grammy Award winners, The Chieftains.  The Chieftains have been highly recognized for reinventing traditional Irish music on a contemporary and International scale.  The Chieftains were formed in Ireland in 1962 by Paddy Moloney, one of the top traditional folk musicians in Ireland and around the world. Their ability to transcend musical boundaries to blend tradition with modern music has notably hailed them as one of the most renowned and revered musical groups to this day.

Life, Love, Flesh, Blood, the fifth full-length record from critically acclaimed Irish singer Imelda May and her first new music in three years, is due April 7 via Verve Records.

In one of D.C.'s most anticipated social events of the year, the Kennedy Center pays tribute to musical icon John Lennon at the 2017 Kennedy Center Spring Gala on Monday, May 8, 2017 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

From northern California to New York City to SOLD OUT engagements in Las Vegas, We've Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered has been met with enthusiasm from Carpenters' fans and reviewers alike! The definitive show celebrating one of the most successful recording acts of all time comes to the State Theatre on Friday, February 10.

Sony Music Masterworks is pleased to announce the signing of alternative folk-rock band The Accidentals. Named one of Yahoo Music's Top 10 Bands to Watch in 2017, the genre-melding indie group will release their major label debut in the spring, supported by a national tour.

Indian Ranch announced that Dwight Yoakam will return to Webster, MA on Sunday, August 13, 2017. Tickets go on-sale Friday, January 13, 2017 at 10 AM at www.indianranch.com.

Hear bluegrass supergroup The SteelDrivers perform songs from their the renowned 2016 Grammy Award-winning album, The Muscle Shoals Recordings, on Friday, February 10 at Schimmel Center - 3 Spruce Street, Manhattan.

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate, 90's R&B artist Jon B, Russian crossover artist Emin, Academy of Country Music award-winner Jack Ingram and more.

W Magazine is premiering the video for “Call Me,” the first new music from critically acclaimed Irish singer Imelda May in nearly three years, while hailing the song as a “sweet, spare lament.”

Dolly Parton and a number of her friends, including Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers and Alison Krauss, are set to perform during SMOKY MOUNTAINS RISE TELETHON: A Benefit for the My People Fund today, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. (EST) on Great American Country (GAC).

Dolly Parton and a number of her friends, including Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers and Alison Krauss, are set to perform during SMOKY MOUNTAINS RISE TELETHON: A Benefit for the My People Fund on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. (EST) on Great American Country (GAC).

Legendary country group Shenandoah will hit the tour trail in 2017 to commemorate 30 years of their classic sound.