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  • Cover of the Day: Sugarland – “Tony” (Patty Griffin cover)

    This post has little to do with the 2025 music scene and everything to do with a cover done exceptionally well. Seven years ago Sugarland went on tour in support of their album Bigger and drew crowds by the thousands.… Continue reading

    Cover of the Day: Sugarland – “Tony” (Patty Griffin cover)
  • Trampled By Turtles Announces Spring / Summer Tour Dates

    Americana heavyweights Trampled by Turtles (TBT) has announced a series of spring/summer dates. A West Coast tour announcement is expected next month. The band has also announced new merchandise. The quintet is touring behind their 11th album Always Here, Always… Continue reading

    Trampled By Turtles Announces Spring / Summer Tour Dates
  • OneRPM + Huff Co. Sign Maoli

    As country music continues to expand its reach and welcome in performers of all races, gender identities and ethnicities, it should be no surprise that the South Pacific community should enter the mix. OneRPM and Huff Co. have announced the… Continue reading

    OneRPM + Huff Co. Sign Maoli
  • NewSong Music Announces 2024 Finalists

    The 2024 New Song Music Performance + Songwriting Competition has announced its finalists. They include the following: Eliza Edens (Brooklyn, NY)Paula Boggs (Seattle, WA)RO Shapiro (Los Altos, CA)Rai Omri (Carbondale, CO)Admiral Radio (Columbia, SC)Erika Lewis (Asheville, NC)Marcus Fetch (Birmingham, AL)Lindsay… Continue reading

    NewSong Music Announces 2024 Finalists
  • Artist of the Week: David Berkeley

    New Mexico-based singer-songwriter David Berkeley has launched his new podcast, Madmen Cross the Water, a comedy-fiction podcast with Berkeley’s Sons of Town Hall collaborator Ben Parker. The episode also features the two latest singles from Sons of Town Hall and… Continue reading

    Artist of the Week: David Berkeley
  • Marcus King Announces Winter Dates, New Singles and Hurricane Relief Merch

    South Carolina-based singer-songwriter Marcus King has announced a winter acoustic duo tour featuring accompanist Drew Smithers. In announcing the tourdates King said the following: “After thinking more about the two wonderful shows at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, we decided… Continue reading

    Marcus King Announces Winter Dates, New Singles and Hurricane Relief Merch
  • Dar Williams Readies Fall Tour

    Upstate New York based singer-songwriter Dar Williams has announced her fall tour. Williams has not released an album since the sensational 2021 LP I’ll Meet You Here. For those unfamiliar with her work, do yourself a favor and crawl down… Continue reading

    Dar Williams Readies Fall Tour
  • Kelly Willis Readies What I Deserve’s 25th Anniversary Vinyl Release

    Texas-based singer-songwriter Kelly Willis announced earlier this week that her near masterpiece album What I Deserve will be re-released this October via Omnivore Recordings. The 25th anniversary expanded edition is due on the 25th of October and will be available… Continue reading

    Kelly Willis Readies What I Deserve’s 25th Anniversary Vinyl Release
  • Kip Moore Signs With Virgin Music Group, Readies New Single

    Multi-platinum country singer-songwriter Kip Moore has partnered with Virgin Music Group, signaling a new chapter in his career. In addition to the new deal with Virgin Music Group Moore has also released “Live Here to Work” his first new song… Continue reading

    Kip Moore Signs With Virgin Music Group, Readies New Single
  • Album of the Day: George Strait – Cowboys and Dreamers

    While mainstream country continues its strange metamorphosis, stalwarts like George Strait are still recording albums that remain rooted in traditional country’s values: fiddle, steel guitar and a tinge of western swing. Strait’s last two studio albums, 2016’s Cold Beer Conversation… Continue reading

    Album of the Day: George Strait – Cowboys and Dreamers