Never been another like him. The legendary David Allan Coe was always a controversial and complicated figure in country music. He developed his passion for songwriting while serving time in prison in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, and after moving to Nashville he camped out front of the Ryman Auditorium in a hearse, often busking for money. Sure enough, his plan worked worked, as an employee for an independent label liked what they heard and signed Coe to Shelby Singleton’s […]
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You’re being warned now. The next couple of weeks are going to be the busiest weeks for cool releases in country and roots in 2026, with a cavalcade of albums coming out that could include some of your favorites of the year.
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Ray Wylie Hubbard’s latest album is alive.
While the Texas music icon says it may be his last, throughout Reel 2 Reel 4 Real, chords shift and reshape, like restless muscles; rhythms snap, like bones into place; steel slithers and slinks, something awakening, yawning, stretching under the
Lyal Strickland “Birds” (featuring Rachel Laven) Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Lyal Strickland’s song “Birds” featuring Rachel Laven on vocals. “Birds” is part of his forthcoming album Shooter of Truth, which is set for release on October 16. This song will be available on August 21. Shooter of Truth was co-produced by Adam […]
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The Empty Pockets “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” Americana Highways presents this premiere of The Empty Pockets’ song “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” from their forthcoming album Dear Billionaires, which is set for release this fall. The album was recorded in London at Abbey Road Studio 2 (without instrumental overdubs). It was produced by Daniel McCormick and […]
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We are so honored to welcome Keb’ Mo’ (aka Kevin Moore) on the show for our 350th episode! After many decades of incredible music, his new solo acoustic album, The Breakdown, was written and recorded at his home studio near Nashville following open-heart surgery and personal life changes. Full episode at link in bio or where you listen.
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In a bizarre and troubling incident, a teenage girl in Tennessee allegedly dashed onto a football field and accosted a middle-school player during a game, per WSMV4. This reportedly happened at Franklin County High School in Winchester on Tuesday evening during a game pitting Cornersville Middle School against South Middle School. The sixteen-year-old is allegedly […]
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