3 Reasons Kellie Pickler’s ‘American Idol’ Return Was So Special
Kellie Pickler joined Hannah Harper to sing “A Broken Wing” by Martina McBride on Monday night. Did you catch the deeper meaning? Continue reading…
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Through the Lens: MerleFest 2026 Was a “Traditional Plus” Triumph!
MerleFest – named for Doc Watson’s son Merle – had rather humble beginnings in 1988, when traditional musicians gathered on a flatbed trailer as a fundraiser for the Wilkes Community College, where the fest has been held ever since.
The fest is best described by Doc himself, “
Maren Morris Comments on Remaining Women in Country Music Genre
From stepping away to celebrating the rise of her peers, Maren Morris has a lot to say about the state of country music today. Continue reading…
Langhorne Slim on Big Macs, Playing Hard Softly, and His Touring Dream
Nashville singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim talks about touring in a musical clown car and why there is no mountain top in music.
Song Premiere: Adam Gaffney and the Balladeers “Nomad”
Adam Gaffney and the Balladeers “Nomad” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Adam Gaffney and the Balladeers’ song “Nomad” from his forthcoming album Product of Another Sad Song, which is due out May 8. The album was produced and engineered by Jorge Valcarcel of Boxcar Laboratories, and mastered by Alex Saltz at APS Mastering. […]
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The Milk Carton Kids’ Top 5 Songs Right Now
EDITOR’S NOTE: No Depression’s new “Top 5” series features a quick playlist in which roots musicians share what they’re listening to at the moment. It gives artists the chance to highlight their contemporaries, as well as classic songs getting them through
Lauren Alaina Recalls Great Advice She Got from Miranda Lambert in the Bathroom
Miranda Lambert has been a mentor to many country music artists. And she’s not afraid to dispense advice anywhere, even in the ladies’ room.
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‘The Waltons’ Star Says He Was Typecasted for Years
Some TV series linger in your mind like an old friend long after they have stopped airing. That is true of The Waltons. That beloved 1970s drama on CBS was set in Virginia during the Depression and World War II. It showed the hardships experienced and the love between members of a typical, close-knit rural […]
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Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reveals New Names for 2026 Lineup
The Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion in Bristol, TN/VA has just added 25 new names to their 2026 lineup for September 11-13, bolstering an already stacked roster of talent. Old Crow Medicine Show will join Sierra Ferrell.
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Nick Saban’s Daughter Says She Called & Texted “Anyone And Everyone” To Make Her Dad’s Walkout With Morgan Wallen Happen
Feel like he was the only choice. Morgan Wallen brought his Still The Problem tour to Bryant-Denny Stadium at the University of Alabama last month, and as soon as the show was announced everybody knew who was at the top of the list do accompany Morgan for his signature “Broadway Girls” walkout: Legendary former Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban. Of course there are plenty of current and former Alabama football players Morgan could have chosen, or even current head coach Kalen DeBoer. […]
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