If you missed the Americana Honors & Awards back in September don’t worry because the Circle Network will be airing it in it’s entirety on Sunday, March 20 at 8/7c. The 20th annual awards show features performances from Americana’s biggest stars including Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, Allison Russell, Emmylou Harris …
Read More »Americana Music Association Announces Honors & Awards Performers
The Americana Music Association has announced its Americana Honors & Awards performers and Buddy Miller will return as musical director for the ceremony. After a break due to the pandemic in 2020, the Honors & Awards will return to Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, September 22, showcasing a vibrant …
Read More »Drive-By Truckers To Release “Plan 9”
In celebration of its 15th Anniversary, Drive-By Truckers will release Plan 9 Records July 13th, 2006 tomorrow via New West Records. The 25-song set features the classic Drive-By Truckers lineup of Mike Cooley, Patterson Hood, Jason Isbell, Brad Morgan, John Neff, and Shonna Tucker and was recorded live in its …
Read More »Barry Gibb’s New Nashville Heavy Record Soars
Sir Barry Gibb reaches a career-high this week with the release of his new album, GREENFIELDS: The Gibb Brothers’ Songbook, Vol. 1, out now on Capitol Records. The record sold 24,993 equivalent units its first week—debuting at #1 on the Billboard Americana/Folk Albums chart, #2 on the Billboard Albums Sales …
Read More »LISTEN: Barry Gibb and Dolly Parton – “Words”
Two legendary artists, Barry Gibb and Dolly Parton join forces on a new version of the beloved Bee Gees’ song, “Words,” out last Friday. Listen above. “Words” is the third and final song unveiled from Gibb’s new album, GREENFIELDS: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1, which will be released this …
Read More »WATCH: Morgan Wade’s “Don’t Cry”
Morgan Wade grew up keeping her writing and her singing to herself, convinced her voice, which differed from those coming from country radio, wasn’t good enough to share. “Honestly, I think that was really good for me,” Wade shares. “It made me think, ‘Alright, well, I’m not going to sing …
Read More »Jason Isbell And Nathaniel Rateliff Top Americana’s Year-End Top 100 Radio Airplay Charts Of 2020
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and Nathaniel Rateliff top the Americana Music Association’s year-end Top 100 Americana Radio Airplay Charts of 2020. Isbell and the 400 Unit’s album “Reunions” secured the #1 spot on the Americana Radio Airplay Albums Chart with the most spins for the year, while Rateliff’s …
Read More »LISTEN: Barry Gibb Taps Nashville Talent For Latest Project
Legendary singer, songwriter and producer Barry Gibb’s “Butterfly” featuring special guests Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, is debuting today. (Listen above) Originally recorded in 1967, “Butterfly” is the second unveiled from Gibb’s new album, GREENFIELDS: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1, which will be released January 8 on Capitol Records. …
Read More »Acme Radio Live Announces “Keep The Music Playing”
Acme Radio Live has announced Keep The Music Playing, a star-studded live stream fundraiser sponsored by Jack Daniel’s benefiting Music Health Alliance airing June 17th. Utilizing live and pre-recorded performances from a smattering of famous and infamous Nashville locations—The Ryman Auditorium, Bluebird Cafe, Acme Feed and Seed, and Dino’s, to name …
Read More »WATCH: The Highwomen’s “Crowded Table”
The official music video for The Highwomen’s “Crowded Table” is debuted today. Watch above. Filmed throughout the making of their acclaimed, self-titled debut album, the video features appearances by the collaborative movement’s founding members—Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires—along with Sheryl Crow, Jason Isbell, Yola, Tim and …
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