Tag: Steve Martin
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Rounder, New West, Lost Highway top Americana labels
Among the joys of Americana music is the range of artists and labels. Indie labels often break through, leading to dark horses and pleasant surprises. Yet this year’s Americana Music Association list of the top 100 albums from November 16, 2010 through November 14, 2011, serves as a reminder that the bigger labels still play…
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2012 Grammy nominations: Americana, folk and blues
The 2012 Grammy nominations are out, with the winners to be named on Feb. 12. The Americana music-related categories and nominees: For Best Americana Album: Emotional Jukebox -Linda Chorney Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down – Ry Cooder Hard Bargain -Emmylou Harris Ramble At The Ryman -Levon Helm Blessed -Lucinda Williams For Best Bluegrass…