The Binoculars – Double Whammy Strange. It starts with the classic Anton Karas melody “Third Man Theme” – from the motion picture “The Third Man” & a hit for Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass in the ’60s & revised nicely as an interlude during The Band’s “Last Waltz” concert. But here, a bright fiddle, […]
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Backline Turning New Ground This project is a bluegrass with lots of rural spirit in its mountain music jubilance. While the majority is upbeat, it’s not fiery but accomplished as it warms up to the occasion. Wonderfully skillful performances in the tradition of The Cox Family & some Alison Krauss. The showcase opens with 3 […]
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Brother Bird “Dirt” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Brother Bird’s song “Dirt” from her forthcoming album The Lodge In Miller County, which is set for release on September 25. The album was produced by Andy Hull, Caroline Glaser, Jamie Martens, and Owen Lewis; mixed by Jamie Martens; and mastered by Dan Millice. “Dirt” […]
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That’s a stacked class. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced their 2026 class of nominees, with 12 songwriters across two categories being selected for consideration. In the Songwriter/Artists category, the nominees are Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton and Phil Vassar. While Swift has shifted towards pop after getting her start in country music back in 2006, she’s won three Grammy awards for her songwriting, including awards for Best Country Song for “White Horse” in 2010 and “Mean” in […]
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