Rodney Crowell News

Jordan Lehning is the son of legendary country music producer Kyle Lehning (Randy Travis, George Jones, Waylon Jennings), and a celebrated producer and composer in his own right.

He added guitar to his repertoire with a bit of help from his cousin, a gifted Chet Atkins style player, who taught him the Nashville number system of writing out chord charts. 

The initial season also features episodes with Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Rodney Crowell, Keb’ Mo, John Rich, Travis Tritt, Steve Wariner, Trace Adkins and Sara Evans. 

He has made a name for himself as a celebrated producer working with Rodney Crowell, Andrew Combs, Caitlin Rose, and Joshua Hedley, in addition to writing and tracking string arrangements for Kacey Musgraves, Burt Bacharach, Brett Eldridge, Leon Bridges and countless more.

Shannon McNally, the voice and brains behind THE WAYLON SESSIONS, a record of classic Waylon Jennings songs, has released another track from the forthcoming album, 'Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys.' McNally debuted the track via Austin American Statesman, of which Peter Blackstock wrote about her delivery and the song's history: 

The song was originally number one on the country charts in 1988 and during this decade, Sadler recorded three No. 1 independent singles.

Without Getting Killed or Caught—which will make its virtual World Premiere at the 2021 SXSW Film Festival March 16-20—was produced and directed by longtime Americana music producer and executive Tamara Saviano and filmmaker Paul Whitfield.

Sixthman and Renegade Circus are reuniting February 25-March 3, 2022 for the 6th voyage of The Outlaw Country Cruise aboard Norwegian Pearl. The cruise will take guests from Miami to Costa Maya, Mexico and Harvest Caye, Belize with legendary Outlaw Country artists and SiriusXM Outlaw Country hosts in tow.

Today, The MusicFest at Steamboat premieres the single “Sick and Tired” (featuring Wade Bowen with Jamie Lin Wilson) with The Boot, which comes off the collaborative tribute to influential Texas-born and based Red Dirt music artist Cody Canada.

After enduring a series of traumas and tragedies, Native American teenager Margo (Kenadi DelaCerna) sets out on an odyssey in search of her estranged mother.

Julien’s Auctions recently launched the exclusive, online charity auction Handwritten Song Lyrics Benefitting Music Health Alliance at juliensauctions.com for advance bidding.

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, in partnership with YouTube and the country music community, will stage the most ambitious digital fundraiser in the museum’s history, BIG NIGHT (At the Museum).

Chosen Family Tree, produced by Kree, Jordan Lehning (Rodney Crowell, Kacey Musgraves & Charlie Worsham), and Skylar Wilson (Nashville TV cast & Lindi Ortega,) is her most personal project to date.

 The state line between Minnesota and North Dakota is an area not often immortalized in song—until now. Brennen Leigh’s upcoming concept record, Prairie Love Letter, is an ode to where she grew up

Today Ringo Starr announced 'Ringo's Big Birthday Show,' a broadcast to benefit 4 charities: Black Lives Matter Global Network, the David Lynch Foundation, Musicares and WaterAid.

Nashville composer/producer/artist Jordan Lehning has announced the August 7 release of his cinematic new album Little Idols.

The Bluegrass Situation, along with its co-founder, actor/comedian/musician Ed Helms, have just announced Whiskey Sour Happy Hour, a 21st-century online variety show to benefit MusiCares' COVID-19 Relief Fund and Direct Relief, debuting on April 22nd at 5 pm Pacific, 8 pm Eastern.

The Bluegrass Situation, along with its co-founder, actor/comedian/musician Ed Helms, have just announced Whiskey Sour Happy Hour, a 21st-century online variety show to benefit MusiCares' COVID-19 Relief Fund and Direct Relief, debuting on April 22nd at 5 pm Pacific, 8 pm Eastern.

Today, Gretchen Peters shares her new song 'Wish I Was', the latest single from her forthcoming album The Night You Wrote That Song: The Songs of Mickey Newbury, out on May 15 via Scarlet Letter Records

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces four-time Grammy Award-winning artist Delbert McClinton, Americana singer-songwriter Chris Knight and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, February 21 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.