Suzy Bogguss is appearing this afternoon at the Country Music Hall of Fame, performing Christmas music, songs she recorded with Chet Atkins and presumably material from her latest album, American Folk Songbook.
Songbook is an ambitious collection of traditional songs that have resonated with several generations. Boggus keeps it simple, singing warmly and with obvious affection for songs like “Shenandoah,” “Sweet Betsy From Pike” and “Red River Valley.” A companion book tells the stories behind the songs.
In this interview, Bogguss explains how the project came about:
In 1994, Suzy Bogguss teamed up with legendary guitarist and producer Chet Atkins for the delightful Simpatico album.