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Alice Howe Releases New Single 'What About You'
by Michael Major - January 27, 2023 Recorded in two sessions at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where Etta James and Wilson Pickett once shook the walls, Circumstance channels their spirits with 11 stirring tracks that pull no punches diving into the vagaries of the heart and her own personal journey. Watch the n... 
Nickel Creek Returns With First New Album in Nine Years 'Celebrants'
by Michael Major - January 24, 2023 Across the 18 tracks, the trio addresses love, friendship and time with lyrics both poetic and plain-spoken, as they see bridges built, crossed, burned and rebuilt. Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A, the album was produced by longtime collaborator Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Grace Po... 
Lobo and Paul Overstreet Join Forces With Billy Aerts to Record New Versions of Each Other's Iconic Hits
by Blair Ingenthron - January 21, 2023 Lobo, Paul Overstreet and Billy Aerts have joined forces to record new versions of their most iconic hits. Their remix of “Me and You and a Dog Named Boo” will be released on January 20, 2023 via Time Life, the song that brought Lobo his first Top 5 hit in 1971. “When You Say Nothing at All” (co-wri... 
Alice Howe Announces New LP Recorded at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals
by Michael Major - January 13, 2023 Produced and arranged by her creative partner, Freebo, a veteran bass player and former Bonnie Raitt band member, the album was recorded in two sessions at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where Etta James and Wilson Pickett once shook the walls, the record channels their spirit... 
Hannah Rose Platt Announces Signing To Xtra Mile Recordings
by Michael Major - January 12, 2023 A compelling and ethereal artist whose sound deftly merges the sinister authorial prowess of Nick Cave and Tom Waits with the gilded Americana of Bobbie Gentry and Emmylou Harris, Hannah Rose Platt focuses on lush lyrical storytelling with arresting personal narratives. Plus, check out live concert ... 
The Gibson Brothers Release New Single 'One Minute Of You (Song For Annie Gray)'
by Michael Major - January 09, 2023 The third single from The Gibson Brothers’ upcoming Jerry Douglas-produced LP, Darkest Hour, “One Minute Of You (Song For Annie Gray)” rides a galloping acoustic guitar foundation with minimal percussion and tasty electric guitar and fiddle flourishes. The song, like most of the Gibson’s catalog, fe... 
Kasey Tyndall & Dylan Marlowe Capture Redneck Heaven in 'Place For Me'
by Michael Major - January 06, 2023 Kasey Tyndall and Dylan Marlowe release their honest new track “Place For Me”. Written by Tyndall, Jason Gantt, Jason Nix and Jenna LaMaster, “Place For Me” dives into what heaven looks like for rednecks with cheeky comparisons from Jesus drinking wine to rednecks drinking beer alongside heartfelt w... 
Michael Cleveland Announces Forthcoming LP 'Lovin' Of The Game'
by Michael Major - December 06, 2022 Built upon a rock-solid foundation of bluegrass prowess, LOVIN’ OF THE GAME — produced by Jeff White, Cleveland and Sean Sullivan — the album hums with energy across the 12 tracks finding appearances from the likes of Béla Fleck, Billy Strings, Charlie Starr, Jeff White, The Travelin’ McCourys and V... 
Winners Announced for 'The 56th Annual CMA Awards'
by Michael Major - November 10, 2022 Hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, Country Music’s Biggest Night delivered extraordinary performances and heartwarming moments, shining a light on a community like no other. “The 56th Annual CMA Awards” made its grand return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena this evening, honoring musical legen... 
Aaron Lewis to Bring 2023 Acoustic Tour 'Poolside' at Red Rock Resort
by Michael Major - October 18, 2022 Multi-platinum certified country superstar Aaron Lewis is bringing his highly-anticipated 2023 acoustic tour to the Sandbar Stage at Red Rock Resort Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 8 p.m. Located poolside at Red Rock Resort, the Sandbar poolside stage is the perfect destination for a concert experience unde... 
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, ... 
Appalachian Road Show Covers Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Honoring the Resilience of Appalachia on 'Jubilation'
by Michael Major - August 09, 2022 ‘Jubilation’ features 13-tracks of instrumental runs, songs inspired by the Civil War and America’s barn dance eras, and music influenced by greats from Tony Rice, Flatt and Scruggs, and 8-string fiddle pioneer Benny Martin to Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin. The album’s first single “Blue Ridge Mountain... 
Grant-Lee Phillips Announces West Coast Tour in Support of 'All That You Can Dream'
by Michael Major - August 02, 2022 Produced, engineered, mixed, and recorded by Phillips at his Nashville home, he is joined on the album by drummer Jay Bellerose (Robert Plant, Alison Krauss) and bassist Jennifer Condos (Ray LaMontagne, Bruce Springsteen) with additional parts on selected songs by Jamie Edwards (keyboards), Eric Hey... 
Aoife O'Donovan Shares Olga Bell Remix of 'B61'
by Michael Major - July 26, 2022 Produced by fellow GRAMMY-winner Joe Henry (Bonnie Raitt, Rhiannon Giddens), Age Of Apathy was recorded through a unique residency with Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL. Working both on-site at their studio with GRAMMY-nominated engineer Darren Schneider while collaborating entirely remotely ... 
Hulu's Bonnaroo Livestream To Include J Cole, Machine Gun Kelly and 21 Savage
by Michael Major - June 16, 2022 Highlights will include performances by Tool, J. Cole, Stevie Nicks, The Chicks, Machine Gun Kelly, Flume, Illenium, Roddy Ricch, 21 Savage, Billy Strings, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, $uicideboy$, and Porter Robinson. Two different live feeds will be available Friday through Sunday, with one ... 
Christie's to Auction Bob Dylan's First New Studio Recording of 'Blowin' In The Wind' Since 1962
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022 Christie’s will auction Bob Dylan’s first new studio recording of “Blowin’ in the Wind” since 1962, from a special session with multi-Grammy winning producer T Bone Burnett, on the recently announced groundbreaking Ionic Original disc. The first recording to utilise his patented technology from Burn... 
Bob Dylan Revisits Iconic Songs In Studio Recording Sessions With T Bone Burnett
by Michael Major - April 26, 2022 Multiple Grammy-winning producer T Bone Burnett today unveils the completion of special studio recording sessions with Bob Dylan, during which the universally acclaimed artist revisited a personally chosen set of his iconic songs for the first time in decades. ... 
Grant-Lee Phillips Shares New Single 'All By Heart'
by Michael Major - April 19, 2022 Acclaimed Nashville-based singer/songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips shares “All By Heart,” the third single from his forthcoming 11th studio album, All That You Can Dream. In support of the album, Phillips will hit the road for a nine-date run beginning in Boston, with stops in New York City, Philadelphi... 
Reissue of Bill Evans' 'You Must Believe in Spring' Album Set for Vinyl Release
by Marissa Tomeo - April 05, 2022 Craft Recordings is proud to reissue You Must Believe in Spring, the celebrated 70th studio album from the pioneering jazz pianist Bill Evans. Recorded in 1977 and released in 1981, just months after Evans’ death, the album marks the artist’s final studio recording with bassist Eddie Gomez and drumm... 
Grant-Lee Phillips Shares 'Remember This' from 'All That You Can Dream' Album
by Michael Major - March 16, 2022 Critically acclaimed Nashville-based singer/songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips shares “Remember This,” the second single from his forthcoming 11th studio album, All That You Can Dream. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.... 
Grammy Winner Kathy Mattea Shares Cover of 'Turn Off the News'
by Marissa Tomeo - March 05, 2022 Grammy award-winning artist Kathy Mattea released today a special rendition of Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real’s “Turn Off The News (Build A Garden).” The song was captured during a recent taping of Mountain Stage, the live performance radio program produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting a... 
Fiona Maura Releases New Single 'Sativa'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 22, 2022 After the success of her debut single and music video Motorcycle, dream pop songstress Fiona Maura is continuing to ride her momentum with the release of bouncy and smokin' new single Sativa. The song is available everywhere digitally.... 
Grant-Lee Phillips To Release ' All That You Can Dream' Album
by Michael Major - February 15, 2022 Today, Phillips shares “A Sudden Place,” a new track from his 11th studio album. In support of the album, Phillips will hit the road for a nine-date run beginning June 2 at City Winery in Boston, with stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Cleveland, Chicago and more; a full list of t... 
Pandora Expands Billionaires Station Suite with Two New Latin Billionaires Stations
by Michael Major - February 07, 2022 Latin Billionaires Pop features J Balvin, Shakira, Ozuna, Bad Bunny, Romeo Santos, Marc Anthony, Farruko, Zion & Lennox, and more. Latin Billionaires MX highlights billion-streaming Mexican artists including Marco Antonio Solis, Calibre 50, Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga, Los Tigres Del Norte, Intocab... 
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... |
