Category Archives: Americana News

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.

Not a great look for the trooper. This SEC matchup between Texas A&M and South Carolina is already turning into a contender for game of the year, and as I’m writing this there are still 11 minutes left in the game. The Gamecocks came out and absolutely stunned #3 ranked A&M in the first half of the game, going into the locker room at halftime with a 30-3 lead. But the Aggies rebounded in the second half, and just scored […]

The post Texas State Trooper Sent Home From Texas A&M Game After Altercation With South Carolina Player first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Chase Matthew got Luke Bryan a special gift as a thank you for having him on tour. It definitely proves that his opener knows him well.

The post Country Star Chase Matthew Just Revealed the Gift He Got Luke Bryan After Tour appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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