Category Archives: Americana News

He was one of the biggest country artists of the early ’90s…and then he just kind of disappeared. Ricky Van Shelton moved to Nashville from his native Virginia in the late 1980s, and released his debut album Wild-Eyed Dream in 1987. He had some modest success with his first two singles “Wild-Eyed Dream” and “Crime of Passion,” but scored his first #1 with his third single from the album, a cover of the Conway Twitty song “Somebody Lied.” From there, Ricky would […]

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If you’ve ever needed a visual illustration of just how massive moose are, this viral video of the antlered animal walking along a Utah back porch should do the trick. Safe to say that floor to ceiling windows are the way to go if you want to be able to view wildlife from the comfort of your own living room. This Park City, Utah home sure has the perfect set up for moose watching. In fact, the moose there (it’s […]

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Here are 31 artists who are not Grand Ole Opry members. In some cases, the reason why is stunning. Continue reading…

Certain people in music just have a distinctive touch that their fellow musicians recognize, and want to tap into whenever they’re making music, whether on the stage, or in the studio. That is how Tommy Detamore ended up in the credits of so many records.

The post Pedal Steel Legend and Producer Tommy Detamore Has Died first appeared on Saving Country Music.

The new episodes may be delayed due to a slight change in the shooting schedule. Continue reading…

Kid Rock and Jason Aldean are heading to Barry County, Mich. this August — and the county just signed off on a pretty significant security plan to make it happen. Continue reading…

Bunnie Xo says she’s never getting married again. Continue reading…

It’s chemistry. Matthew Stubbs and Charlie Musselhite have worked together off-and-on for at least 15 years, with Stubbs initially a sideman in Musselwhite’s band. Now, with Stubbs new role as lead guitarist for GA-20, the pair are once again tearing it up on their new album, Blues Now. Musselwhite himself, at age 82, has ascended […]

The Folk Family Gathers Again: Newport 2026 The Newport Folk Festival has always been about more than music. It is a celebration of community, collaboration, and surprise, where legendary artists share stages with rising stars and unforgettable moments unfold without warning. The 2026 edition, held July 24-26 at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode […]

The post Show Review: Newport Folk Festival 2026 appeared first on Americana Highways.

Hrishikesh Hirway formerly released music as The One AM Radio and has also produced and hosted THE premiere music podcast of the 21st century: Song Exploder. Until recently, his name had not been front and center on any of his projects until his newest album, ‘In the Last Hour of Light. We talk about his name, what it’s like to be on both sides of a promotion cycle and feelings on his speaking voice.

The post Basic Folk – Episode 349 – Hrishikesh Hirway appeared first on Folk Alley.