These 13 Country Songs Mention Jesus by Name
Country music has its themes of drinking and carousing sometimes, but the genre is also rooted deeply in the Christian faith. Continue reading…
ALBUM REVIEW: Dirk Powell Showcases Clever, Wide-Ranging Artistry on ‘Wake’
On Wake, his first solo album since 2020, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and singer Dirk Powell paints a masterpiece. With support from Rhiannon Giddens, Darrell Scott, and Powell’s daughter and musical collaborator, Amelia, Powell draws from a colorful palette of sound, to capture in broad flourishes the many scenes of
REVIEW: Vincent Neil Emerson “Blue Stars”
Vincent Neil Emerson Blue Stars Country music, whether it be radio-friendly pop or the stuff we talk about here on Americana Highways, tends to center around four topics – lovin’, workin’, drinkin’ and rememberin’. The quality of the songs seems to hinge on the relatability of the writer – I (as someone who’s engaged in […]
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CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Three Worthy ‘World Music’ Campaigns
If there is any genre of music with even less concrete definition than Americana, it’s ‘world music.’ At its core, world music is really just roots music that doesn’t come from America, England, or Ireland. I’ve seen everything from traditional folk music
Album Review – Alex Miller’s “More Country Than You”
It’s Alex Miller’s use of devastating heartbreak and strong sentimentality chased by silly humor that scratches multiple country itches during More Country Than You’s ten tracks.
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Song Premiere: Midnight South “First Tattoo”
Midnight South “First Tattoo” Americana Highways brings you this premiere of Midnight South’s new song “First Tattoo,” which is set for release on April 17 via Rock Ridge Music. “First Tattoo” was written by J.L. Jones, produced and mixed by Ben Jackson; recorded by Ben and Jase Keithley at East End Studio in Nashville; and […]
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Song Premiere: JP Soars “Goin’ to South Carolina” feat. Anne Harris
JP Soars “Goin’ to South Carolina” Americana Highways presents this premiere of JP Soars’ song “Goin’ to South Carolina,” featuring Anne Harris on fiddle, from his forthcoming album Gypsy Blue Revue, which is set for release on May 29. Gypsy Blue Revue was recorded at Tony’s Treasures studios in Cadiz Ohio; engineered by Cody Romshak […]
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Corey Harris, Alvin Youngblood Hart & Guy Davis – Fight On! True Blues Vol.2
A niece once pronounced to me that all the great blues musicians are dead. Alvin Youngblood Hart, Guy Davis and Corey Harris show that’s not true, as they are among the best blues masters of my own generation. With Fight On! True Blues Vol. 2, these masters have created an acoustic blues timepiece that is […]
Reba McEntire’s Son Shelby Blackstock Expecting First Baby
Shelby and Marissa Blackstock are expecting their first child, sharing the news after previously opening up about their struggles to start a family. Continue reading…
Red Clay Strays Use Billboard Evangelism To Give Fans A Sneak Peek Of New Song “Demons In Your Choir”
Pretty cool marketing move by the Red Clay Strays. The band from Mobile, Alabama has already released two, stellar albums (Moment of Truth, Made By These Moments), and there’s another on the way that’s supposed to drop sometime in the summer of 2026. Fans of the band have been waiting for any sort of update on that front ever since they shared their first single from the project – “People Hatin’” – back in October of last year. In February, they shared […]
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