The Black Opry Revue, Joshua Ray Walker, Miko Marks, Asleep at the Wheel, Town Mountain, Sunny Sweeney, Kaitlin Butts, and James McMurtry are among the first batch of artists announced for AmericanaFest 2022. The annual celebration of roots music returns to venues around Nashville from Sept. 13 through 17.
The 89 artists announced on Wednesday marks just the initial dump of performers — hundreds typically play the festival. This year’s lineup also marks the official AmericanaFest debut of the Black Opry, a collective of Black country artists that, since loosely coming together for the...
The 89 artists announced on Wednesday marks just the initial dump of performers — hundreds typically play the festival. This year’s lineup also marks the official AmericanaFest debut of the Black Opry, a collective of Black country artists that, since loosely coming together for the...
- 4/13/2022
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Hal Ketchum, a singer-songwriter who rode the 1990s country music wave with hit singles including “Small Town Saturday Night,” “Past the Point of Rescue” and “Hearts Are Gonna Roll,” died Monday of dementia complications at his home. He was 67.
His wife, Andrea, posted the news on social media today. “May his music live on forever in your hearts and bring you peace,” she wrote. He had revealed his diagnosis in April 2019.
After settling in Nashville via Texas in the late 1980s, Ketchum broke out with a string of hit country singles starting with “Small Town Saturday Night” in 1991. That track peaked at No. 2 — as did follow-ups including “Past the Point of Rescue” and “Hearts Are Gonna Roll.” “Sure Love,” the lead title track from Ketchum’s 1992 LP, hit No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Watch the official video for “Past the Point of Rescue” here:
Country music was...
His wife, Andrea, posted the news on social media today. “May his music live on forever in your hearts and bring you peace,” she wrote. He had revealed his diagnosis in April 2019.
After settling in Nashville via Texas in the late 1980s, Ketchum broke out with a string of hit country singles starting with “Small Town Saturday Night” in 1991. That track peaked at No. 2 — as did follow-ups including “Past the Point of Rescue” and “Hearts Are Gonna Roll.” “Sure Love,” the lead title track from Ketchum’s 1992 LP, hit No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Watch the official video for “Past the Point of Rescue” here:
Country music was...
- 11/24/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Ron Louie would do anything to catch a couple of songs.
Last fall, the country and roots music superfan persuaded his wife, Janine, to take a trip to Alabama to see Jason Isbell, one of his all-time favorite artists, headline a festival in Isbell’s hometown. After a full weekend of music, Louie still needed more. He discovered that if he and Janine hurried back to Nashville in time, they could catch Old Crow Medicine Show play a few songs at an in-store at Grimey’s record shop before catching...
Last fall, the country and roots music superfan persuaded his wife, Janine, to take a trip to Alabama to see Jason Isbell, one of his all-time favorite artists, headline a festival in Isbell’s hometown. After a full weekend of music, Louie still needed more. He discovered that if he and Janine hurried back to Nashville in time, they could catch Old Crow Medicine Show play a few songs at an in-store at Grimey’s record shop before catching...
- 4/13/2020
- by Jonathan Bernstein
- Rollingstone.com
Country artist and Grand Ole Opry member Hal Ketchum, who is battling Alzheimer’s disease, will be the focus of a tribute concert and fundraising campaign to assist with his medical bills in Gruene, Texas.
Raised by Wolves, Bound for Glory: A Texas Tribute to Hal Ketchum is set to take place at the legendary Gruene Hall on Sunday, February 23rd, and will feature a performance by Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis. Others taking the stage include Walt Wilkins, the Mystiqueros, Lee Roy Parnell, Rob Roy Parnell, Jesse Dayton,...
Raised by Wolves, Bound for Glory: A Texas Tribute to Hal Ketchum is set to take place at the legendary Gruene Hall on Sunday, February 23rd, and will feature a performance by Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis. Others taking the stage include Walt Wilkins, the Mystiqueros, Lee Roy Parnell, Rob Roy Parnell, Jesse Dayton,...
- 1/14/2020
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
Nashville’s annual AmericanaFest has announced its final lineup of performers, a list that, like the Americana genre itself, represents roots-based country, folk, bluegrass, blues, and rock. Among the new additions: Shawn Colvin, Brent Cobb, Sarah Potenza, Andrew Bird, Drivin N Cryin, Nicki Bluhm, Andrew Combs, Sierra Hull, Foy Vance, the Quebe Sisters, Maggie Rose, Orville Peck, and Jesse Malin.
With 150 acts now added to the already stacked lineup, the Americana Music Association’s annual conference will feature some 500 performances from a total of almost 300 artists throughout the six-day event.
With 150 acts now added to the already stacked lineup, the Americana Music Association’s annual conference will feature some 500 performances from a total of almost 300 artists throughout the six-day event.
- 7/18/2019
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
New songs from promising Australian trio Dozzi, American Idol alum Brooke White and roots-rock band the High Divers make up this week’s list of the best country and Americana songs.
Dylan Brady, “Over Us”
Feeling beaten down by a breakup, 20-year-old Dylan Brady channels his melancholy into a nostalgic, radio-friendly anthem. Ramping up the song’s FM appeal are Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney and Hunter Hayes’ music director, Andy Sheridan, both of whom share production credit.
Jesse Dayton, “Bankrobber”
“Bankrobber” was written by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones,...
Dylan Brady, “Over Us”
Feeling beaten down by a breakup, 20-year-old Dylan Brady channels his melancholy into a nostalgic, radio-friendly anthem. Ramping up the song’s FM appeal are Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney and Hunter Hayes’ music director, Andy Sheridan, both of whom share production credit.
Jesse Dayton, “Bankrobber”
“Bankrobber” was written by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones,...
- 6/21/2019
- by Robert Crawford
- Rollingstone.com
Tanya Tucker, Jade Bird and Dylan LeBlanc are among the initial wave of artists confirmed to perform in Nashville during the 2019 AmericanaFest. The annual celebration of roots and roots-related music takes place September 10th to 15th and includes the Americana Honors and Awards on September 11th.
In its 20th year, AmericanaFest will spread out across Music City venues like 3rd & Lindsley, Mercy Lounge and the Station Inn with performances from a diverse group of artists both established and emerging. Among those are Americana Awards nominee Yola, blues rockers Marcus King...
In its 20th year, AmericanaFest will spread out across Music City venues like 3rd & Lindsley, Mercy Lounge and the Station Inn with performances from a diverse group of artists both established and emerging. Among those are Americana Awards nominee Yola, blues rockers Marcus King...
- 5/30/2019
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
Texas-based Americana power couple Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis will usher in the summer with the release of Beautiful Lie, their fourth album as a duo. Out June 21st on Robison’s the Next Waltz label, it’s the pair’s follow-up to the 2014 collaboration Our Year. The album’s first single “Nobody’s Perfect,” written by Robison, will be released May 10th, and a week later the two will embark on a joint tour which runs through August.
Taking its title track from a soulful cut on the Amazing Rhythm Aces’ 1975 debut LP,...
Taking its title track from a soulful cut on the Amazing Rhythm Aces’ 1975 debut LP,...
- 4/26/2019
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
“When I met Jessi, I was pretty well at my lowest point. I weighed 138 pounds and I was bent on self-destruction. Wallerin’ in self-pity was the biggest part of it, stayin’ depressed all the time and stoned. Jess was the best thing that ever happened to me.”
That’s Waylon Jennings in 1973, telling Rolling Stone’s Chet Flippo about the transformative effect his fourth wife, Jessi Colter, had on his outlaw lifestyle. Married to Jennings in 1969, the singer-songwriter was previously wed to guitar legend Duane Eddy, but would have her...
That’s Waylon Jennings in 1973, telling Rolling Stone’s Chet Flippo about the transformative effect his fourth wife, Jessi Colter, had on his outlaw lifestyle. Married to Jennings in 1969, the singer-songwriter was previously wed to guitar legend Duane Eddy, but would have her...
- 1/30/2019
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
It's been an exciting and eclectic time for country music this year. While staple country singers like Willie Nelson still make great music, Nashville is exploring new frontiers. Country fans are hearing new sounds like Kacey Musgrave's dreamy pop vocals in "Space Cowboy" and Kane Brown's sultry R&B touch in "Heaven." They're also seeing pop artists return to their southern roots with collaborations like Taylor Swift and Sugarland in "Babe." Both old souls and young hearts will definitely find something to listen to on country radio. At the end of the day, country music is all about storytelling, whether it's capturing sorrow or wrath. Get your cowboy boots ready, because we've rounded up the very best new country songs from 2018 . . . so far!
"Burning Man" by Dierks Bentley & Brothers Osborne "Downtown's Dead" by Sam Hunt "Cry Pretty" by Carrie Underwood "Coming Home" by Keith Urban & Julia Michaels "Parallel Line...
"Burning Man" by Dierks Bentley & Brothers Osborne "Downtown's Dead" by Sam Hunt "Cry Pretty" by Carrie Underwood "Coming Home" by Keith Urban & Julia Michaels "Parallel Line...
- 6/26/2018
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
Austin Music Hall in Austin, Texas, will play host to the “Help Austin Help Haiti” benefit concert for the victims of last week’s tragic earthquake. The show happens this Sunday, Jan. 24, with a lineup boasting myriad country and Americana artists such as Bob Schneider, Kinky Friedman, Reckless Kelly, Patricia Vonne, Band of Heathens, Charlie Sexton, The Joe Ely Band, The Flatlanders (with Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock), Robert Earl Keen, The Gourds, Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis, Shawn Colvin, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Asleep At The Wheel and Guy Forsyth....
- 1/22/2010
- Pastemagazine.com
Warner Music Group has made its anticipated acquisition of Ryko Group official. The company signed an agreement Friday to purchase Ryko from investors led by JPMorgan for $67.5 million. Ryko Group comprises Ryko Corp., which manages a catalog of more than 1,000 titles, an eponymous record label Rykodisc, and Ryko Distribution, which sells music and DVDs from Rykodisc and third-party labels, including Alligator and Rought Trade/Sanctuary. Warner Music Group, which owns labels from Atlantic Records, Bad Boy and Elektra, will inherit relationships with such artists as Kelly Willis, the Misfits and comedian Billy Connolly, all of who have releases on Rykodisc.
- 3/24/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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