Best of luck pigeon holing Ben Jones in your nice and ordered little idea of what being American is supposed to be, cast in the political binary, and weighted on one side or the other of the always-inflamed culture war.
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Cindy Howes’ Fresh Cuts list this week includes a previously unreleased John Prince song, a single from Antuala’s Molly Dowling, “Sticks and Stones” (a current FAvorite) by Bronwyn, Kate MacLeod’s generous “I Will Sing My Heart Out,” Sierra Ferrel’s “Trying to Love You,” and (you guessed it) more.
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The Chicks announced a 20th anniversary reissue of Taking the Long Way due out October 2 via Legacy Recordings. The reissue will be available as a triple-LP set and will include three previously unreleased demos and two rarities. The whole album, including the bonus tracks, will also be available
It’s been too long since we’ve heard from Elizabeth Cook. Now, six years after her last album, 2020’s Aftermath, she returns with her eighth studio album, Great Television, and it’s a welcome gift. The album appears at the same time as her
As we like to say about our country heroes, they’re gone but not forgotten. It’s even easier to not forget them when their progeny make it a personal mission to keep their legacy going, and not just by being a reenactment.
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Caroline Cotter “Grounded In Love” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Caroline Cotter’s song “Grounded In Love” from her forthcoming album The Answer, which is set to be available in October. The album was produced by Zack Berkman (Ron Pope, The District) and Caroline Cotter. “Grounded In Love” is Caroline Cotter on vocals and guitar; […]
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Waylon Wyatt joined us at the Hinterland Music Festival in Saint Charles, Iowa for a two-song No Depression Session to help celebrate the release of his debut album Dustpiles. Flanked by pedal steel guitarist Jack McLoughlin, Wyatt shared a stripped-down version of “Wishful Thinking” from Dustpiles
Paramedics were called to the MTV star’s home after his neighbor reported water coming through his floor. His mother confirmed his death.
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On this lovingly crafted album, the deep passion of the musicians flows out of the speakers and into our hearts and souls. We can only hope that Lindsay Lou may have a second volume in the works.
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