Holiday shows abound in Nashville, including the annual Ryman residency of Amy Grant and Vince Gill. We particularly enjoyed shows by Kathy Mattea and Suzy Bogguss at the Franklin Theater. Both artists offered a mix of holiday songs and their own hits. Entertaining and often moving.
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Americana and country artists take a stand for the First Amendment
Jason Isbell, Loretta Lynn, Ketch Secor and more are supporting our core freedoms.
Our Favorite Podcasts of 2018
It’s been a fun and rewarding year on the Americana Music News Podcast, featuring visits with some of the most vibrant artists in the field. Here are the five we’ll remember particularly fondly: Tony Joe White – We were honored to speak with Tony Joe White about his new album Bad Mouthin’ at the Americana Music Festival. Sadly, he passed…
Show 30: Kathy Mattea and her “Pretty Bird”
t’s been too long since a new Kathy Mattea album, but that’s been remedied with the release of “Pretty Bird,” a vibrant collection that includes outstanding versions of Mary Gauthier’s “Mercy Now” and Bobbie Gentry’s “Ode to Billie Joe.”