With his fifth studio LP, Higher, Chris Stapleton, assisted by co-producers Dave Cobb and Morgane Stapleton, forges another set of meticulously crafted, adeptly instrumented, and accessible songs. While the Kentucky-born artist continues to mine and rebrand various templates, his voice […]
Chris Stapleton’s new album, Starting Over, arrives as gift for the weary. The five-time Grammy, ten-time CMA, and seven-time ACM winner completed the album in late February, just before the pandemic shut down so much of the music industry, and […]
There are 84 Grammy categories, eight of which (numbers 45 to 52) are dedicated to “American Roots” music. That number does not include the four categories devoted to country music. Not an altogether bad thing, especially given that the marketplace […]
The 2nd Annual VetsAid 2018 rolled into the Pacific Northwest with a stop at the newly refurbished Tacoma Dome. Legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist Joe Walsh of The James Gang and The Eagles founded the VetsAid Charity and nonprofit organization […]
From Oct., 2008: Calling all crazies: Lee Ann Womack’s here to call you out…starting with “Last Call,” an instant country classic featuring aching heartbreak and alcohol-rocky with a twist. Accompanied by a sufficiently sad video, the piece is the first […]
While most of Alabama’s music press goes to Muscle Shoals, the most vibrant scene for new music in Alabama is actually Birmingham. One of the things that makes Birmingham’s scene so strong is the annual Sloss Festival. Slossfest, as it’s […]
Wondering who won the Grammys you care about? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of the nominees in the American Roots, Bluegrass, Blues, and Folk categories, along with a few other categories of interest. The winners are in bold. […]
Ep386 Chris Stapleton The Americana Music Show is a podcast that features hand-picked, road-tested music that will turn your commute into a road-trip. On this week’s episode Calvin is featuring a double shot of that new Chris Stapleton album that […]
