Editor’s Note: River Shook, whose new, self-titled LP arrived June 26 via Blackberry River, is No Depression’s Spotlight Artist for June 2026. Read more about the debut solo venture from the Sarah Shook and The Disarmers frontperson here
Sometimes you put differences aside and come together for the greater good. That was the big takeaway from Friday’s revival-meeting concert of “Mermaid Avenue,” the fin de siècle collaboration between English punk-folk hero Billy Bragg and American roots rock heroes Wilco that celebrated, revived and renovated the legacy of Woody Guthrie. It’s a legacy that couldn’t be more timely.
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The Americana Music Association has announced the third slate of official showcasing artists at AMERICANAFEST in Nashville, running from September 15-19, 2026.
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The First Lady of the Mandolin has died. And with her passing, the story of one of the most important families in country music history comes to a close. Ernest “Pop” Stoneman’s success predated the formation of country.
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