Your Front Row Seat To Americana Music
“It was a difficult birth,” laughs Tommy Emmanuel when asked if he was born with a guitar in his hand—not a far cry from the truth for the Nashville-based Grammy-nominated guitar virtuoso. “I started playing at an early age. When I was a baby, I couldn’t sleep without being in front of a record player,”... Continue Reading →
“I spent a lot of years doing what everyone around me wanted me to do, what I thought was the ‘right thing’ to do. When I got old enough not to give a shit anymore, I told everyone what I was going to do,” declares sassy Southern spitfire India Ramey, who will release Snake Handler,... Continue Reading →
Some folks talk about giving of their time and talents to benefit others in order to make an impact and change the world for the better. Others actually walk the walk, and Austin-based singer/songwriter Will Johnson is one of those individuals. He recently donated proceeds from the sale of his music and art to socially-oriented non-profits,... Continue Reading →
Mississippi-born Nashville-based alt-country veteran Cory Branan is currently on tour, and set to play for the hometown crowd on Friday, August 12th at Nashville’s Basement East, before heading out with Lucero this fall. Branan has no reservations when playing in front of Nashville’s notoriously tough crowds; “Nashville’s been really kind to me. It took a... Continue Reading →
The United Kingdom ruled music in the 60s, Laurel Canyon dominated the 70s—now, it’s Nashville’s turn, and producer Dave Cobb is leading the revolution. With today’s release of Southern Family, his latest gift to the world—I’m going to go ahead and call it a masterpiece, and so will you as soon as you listen to... Continue Reading →
On Monday, November 16, NPR Music announced and premiered the surprise album Busted Jukebox, Vol. 1, a special, collaborative project from the acclaimed duo, Shovels & Rope. The album (via Dualtone Music) will be released November 20 and features Shovels & Rope joining forces with some dear friends/fellow artists to put a new spin on a collection of 10 diverse... Continue Reading →
Hailey Whitters, the oldest of six children with hippy-esque names like Tyger, Heavenlei, and River, grew up in the middle of a corn field in Shueyville, Iowa, population 600, listening to Shania and thinking she could be the fourth Dixie Chick. Interestingly, she didn't really "do" music at all until high school. One day, she picked up... Continue Reading →