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Some nights there is a common theme at Music City Roots but, other times, it is less obvious or maybe non-existent. Tonight’s line-up includes Nashville-based, Americana-folk band, Judah & The Lion, cellist/pianist, Dave Eggar, 90’s country star, John Berry, and roots & soul guitarist, Kerri Powers. How about a free ride? For the same $10 you’d pay…
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Old Crow Medicine Show just announced their summer tour dates and the upcoming release of the Brushy Mountain Conjugal Trailer EP. The EP was previously released digitally but the physical EP will be available at all major retailers on June 2nd and includes three new tracks “Mother Church” (an homage to the historic Ryman Auditorium),…
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As we told you back in early March, Kopecky’s sophomore album, Drug for the Modern Age, drops today. In addition, the Nashville-based indie rock band will be embarking on a nationwide tour, which kicks off today with a free, all ages in-store at Grimey’s this afternoon and a hometown release show later tonight at The Basement. Buy…
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The Americana Music Association announced the nominations for the 2015 Americana Honors & Awards during a press conference held last week at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. 2014’s Duo/Group of the Year, The Milk Carton Kids, hosted the event and revealed the nominees of the six categories – Album, Artist, Duo/Group,…
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The Lonesome Trio, featuring Ed Helms (guitar/banjo), Ian Riggs (bass), and Jacob Tilove (mandolin), are set to release their long-anticipated self-titled debut album June 16 via Sugar Hill Records. To support the LP, the band will embark on a set of dates in June, which includes a Nashville Sunday Night at 3rd & Lindsley…
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Chris Stapleton. Photo by Becky Fluke. Chris Stapleton w/ Aubrie Lee Sellers Cannery Ballroom, Nashville, TN May 8, 2015 Review by Jeff Moody Photos by Becky Fluke We were lucky enough to score a ticket to the first night of two sold out Chris Stapleton album release shows at the Cannery Ballroom this past…
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Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell’s new album, The Traveling Kind, is being released today, May 12, on Nonesuch Records. The longtime friends’ first duet album, 2013’s Old Yellow Moon, won the Best Americana Album Grammy Award as well as the Americana Music Association’s Album of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year. The new…
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At last week’s Music City Roots, an unnamed source whispered in our ear the names of some special guests who would be performing on the following week’s show. The source said we could tell friends, but nothing in writing. Well, that embargo has been lifted as of right now, so we’re incredibly thrilled to announce…
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The Americana Music Association has announced the initial lineup of artists scheduled to perform during the 16th annual Americana Music Festival. The Festival & Conference will run September 15 – 20, 2015 with more than 150 acts performing at multiple venues around town. The early lineup features icons, innovators and up-and-comers, including Los Lobos,…
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Newly Nashville-based band Somebody’s Darling and Atlanta-based rock band Radio Birds will hit The Basement stage tonight starting at 9PM. Also on the bill is Dalmatian, from Macon, Georgia. Keep reading to hear more about these three rockin’ bands.