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Southall is one of those bands that will always just be perpetually underrated. They have received plenty of praise over the years, and the momentum behind their music now is as strong as it has ever been. It is not as if their efforts and talent have gone unnoticed. But when a band is this good and they proudly represent a marginalized scene or subgenre, the odds are stacked against them to truly receive the credit that they are due. […]

The post Southall Revisits A Classic & Drops A Couple Of New Tunes On Brand New OurVinyl Sessions EP first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Tipping her hat to one of the queens of country music. Sierra Ferrell (noun)- woman, torchbearer of Americana music, Appalachian fairy, a tiny body with a mighty voice. It’s no lie that Sierra Ferrell is one of the best voices in country music today. The West Virginia native has captured the hearts of traditional country fans, folk fans, Americana enthusiasts, and, in general, those who appreciate good music. While Fans adore the four-time Grammy Award-winning artist for the music she […]

The post 5 Times Sierra Ferrell Blew The Roof Off A Dolly Parton Cover first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The Rich-R-Tone Folk Star Story, plus Willie Nelson, Jeb Loy Nichols, and Jonathan Richman Germany’s Bear Family Records deserves plaudits for compiling and releasing exhaustive box sets from some of the best-known figures in early country and rock music. But the reissue label warrants at least as much praise for unearthing and taking a chance […]

The post Music Reviews: ‘The Rich-R-Tone Folk Star Story,’ plus Willie Nelson, Jeb Loy Nichols, and Jonathan Richman appeared first on Americana Highways.

The Texas State Trooper bumped and shoved two South Carolina players following a second-quarter touchdown, and was therefore sent home.

The post Texas State Trooper Leaves Blemish on Texas A&M Win After Being Sent Home appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Johnson admits he’s disappointed, but says it was the responsible move. Continue reading…

Frazey Ford has always loved soul music, especially Al Green and his backing band, The Hi Rhythm Section. Her recently reissued 2014 album ‘Indian Ocean’ captured Frazey working with that very band; brothers Charles (organ), Leroy (bass) and Teenie (guitar) Hodges. In our conversation, Frazey revisits those sessions and the lessons they brought about groove, space, and collaboration.

The post Basic Folk podcast, eps. 331 – Frazey Ford appeared first on Folk Alley.

Picking up where Taylor Sheridan’s TV series ‘Yellowstone’ left off, ‘Landman’ has been instrumental in the rise of independent country artists that mainstream country regularly ignores.

The post All Songs and Artists Featured on ‘Landman’ Season 2 (Running Tab) first appeared on Saving Country Music.

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This week on Folk Alley, join Cindy Howes as we kick off the end-of-year award season with a spotlight on the newly announced 2026 Grammy Award nominations for Best Folk, Bluegrass, and Americana Albums, featuring music from I’m With Her, Jesse Welles, Jon Batiste, Sierra Hull, Jason Isbell, Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson, Larkin Poe, and other nominees. In hour two, enjoy new music from Jeff Tweedy, Fruit Bats, Mavis Staples, and Mon Rovia, along with favorites from John Craigie, Our Native Daughters, and Patti Smith, plus a Basic Folk excerpt with Frazey Ford and a celebration of Neil Young in honor of his 80th birthday.

The post Folk Alley Radio Show #251113 appeared first on Folk Alley.

Youtuber Cody Detwiler was arrested for tax evasion, which may or may not involve a certain Ferrari he destroyed in an old Youtube video.

The post Youtuber With 10 Million Followers Arrested in Tennessee for Alleged Tax Evasion Involving a $400K Ferrari That Went up in Flames appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Jelly Roll shaved his face for the first time in a decade. Watch the video his wife shared of the transformation below.

The post Jelly Roll Shaves His Face for the First Time in 10 Years: “I Have Never Seen This Man Without Facial Hair” appeared first on Wide Open Country.