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Americana
Green River Ordinance Rising With “It Ain’t Love”

You can hear a strong Americana undercurrent in Green River Ordinance’s new single, “It Ain’t Love.” The banjo that weaves in and out of the melody is what initially drew …

06/12/2013
Craig Shelburne
Americana
The Avett Brothers Salute Their Dad’s Hard Work

You could trace The Avett Brothers‘ music to a multitude of inspirations, but you shouldn’t forget one very important source: Jim Avett, their father. In late April, the elder Avett …

06/12/2013
Craig Shelburne
Americana
Sturgill Simpson Gives a “Hero” Salute to His Grandfather

Visiting my grandparents on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day was a family ritual for me growing up. Knowing that Sturgill Simpson wrote “Hero” about his own grandfather, it makes the …

06/11/2013
Craig Shelburne
Americana
Aoife O’Donovan Leaves an Impression With Fossils

The old adage that you never get a second chance to make a good first impression is never truer than in the context of an artist’s inaugural album. In the …

06/11/2013
Will Hodge
Americana
Hear “George Clooney” by This Frontier Needs Heroes

Brad Lauretti of the band This Frontier Needs Heroes was thinking about a certain movie star’s life when writing their new single, “George Clooney.” With a title like that, you …

06/10/2013
Craig Shelburne
Americana
The Dirty River Boys Go With the Flow

The Dirty River Boys’ album Science of Flight backs fiery “Outlaw folk” originals with one raucous cover — Townes Van Zandt’s “Lungs.” The rapidly rising Austin-based quartet (Marco Guitierrez, Nino …

06/10/2013
Brian T. Atkinson
Classic Country
Dolly Parton Auditions Guys “Lookin’” for a Big Break

In 1989, Dolly Parton found success on both sides of the audition table. That year, she landed a memorable role as the sweet beautician Truvy Jones in Steel Magnolias, one …

06/07/2013
Craig Shelburne
Americana
Brandy Clark Sees Life as a Dark Comedy

Brandy Clark may be enjoying quite the winning streak as a Music Row songwriter, but she also has an album of her own on the way — and it’s no …

06/07/2013
Jewly Hight
Americana
My Darling Clementine Considers the Appeal of George Jones

Reading George Jones’ life story inspired My Darling Clementine’s Michael Weston King to write a heartfelt song about the country legend. And upon Jones’ death, the band is remembering their …

06/06/2013
Craig Shelburne
Classic Country
Johnny Cash Collector Opens an Impressive Museum

The Johnny Cash Museum is a new attraction in downtown Nashville where fans can explore the legendary entertainer’s career as a musician, author and actor. Located in a historic building …

06/06/2013
Brian Tipton

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