B.J. Thomas’ concert longevity has been fueled by multiple decades of hits, as we’re reminded by the new Real Gone Music release New Looks from an Old Lover: The Complete Singles.
Category: New releases
New releases: Slaid Cleaves, Calico
Due 6/23: Slaid Cleaves' "Ghost on the Car Radio" extends his rich body of work. https://t.co/WTxVAN0tKU @slaidc — Americana Music News (@KenPaulson7) June 11, 2017 New release: Calico's latest channels Joni Mitchell, Mamas and Papas. https://t.co/biPkpkJMhn @Calicotheband — Americana Music News (@KenPaulson7) June 11, 2017
Review: Gurf Morlix’s “The Soul & the Heal”
On his latest CD, The Soul & the Heal, Austin-based singer-songwriter Gurf Morlix celebrates humanity in all its flawed glory.
New release: Two Tracks’ “Post Card Town”
Coming May 19 is Postcard Town , the new album from the Wyoming-based Two Tracks. I
Review – Rodney Crowell’s “Close Ties”
There’s a little looking forward, a lot of looking back, and more than a hint of unfinished business in Rodney Crowell’s latest collection, Close Ties.
The Whiskey Gentry’s new album “Dead Ringer” released
The Whiskey Gentry have just released “Dead Ringer,” their first album since 2013 and it marks a vibrant step forward for this Atlanta-based band.
Re-issue: Lesley Gore’s “Love Me By Name”
“Love My By Name,” an adventurous album with a sci-fi cover, reunited Lesley Gore with producer Quincy Jones, who recorded all of her early “It’s My Party”-era hits.
New: Mavericks, Rodney Crowell, Drew Holcomb
“Brand New Day,” first Mavericks @MavericksMusic studio CD on own label, stands with their best, particularly title track. https://t.co/Sqfz4GhNOe — Americana Music News (@KenPaulson7) February 27, 2017 “Close Ties” from @RodneyJCrowell due March 31. Fine album, esp. nod to @GuyClarkKCA and “Nashville 1972”. https://t.co/M8S3TYQBaQ — Americana Music News (@KenPaulson7) February 27, 2017 New @drewholcomb “Souvenir” due March 24. Our favorite…
Delbert McClinton’s “Prick of the Litter”
Delbert McClinton is about to release “Prick of the Litter,” his 19th album.
New releases: Paul Thorn, Kimbrough & DeMeyer
New releases from Paul Thorn, Will Kimbrough & Brigitte DeMeyer, Larry Keel, Whitney Rose, Bob Delevante
Review: John Egan’s “Magnolia City”
By Paul T. Mueller On his latest collection, Magnolia City, Houston-based singer-songwriter John Egan goes back to the basics – a stomp board, a couple of National steel guitars, and a voice well suited to a 10-song mix of classic blues and folk songs and well-crafted originals. Although Egan seems comfortable fronting a band, he’s more often to be found…
Guy Clark’s Dualtone work collected
New Dualtone release collects the best of Guy Clark’s later career.
New: Molly and Me’s “Old Friend”
New album from Nashville-based Molly and Me
New release: Farewell Milwaukee’s “FM”
New Farewell Milwaukee album “FM” boasts melody and jangle.
Carolyn Sills Combo’s ‘Dime Stories Vol. 2″
“Dime Stories Vol. 2” from the Carolyn Sills Combo includes the terrific baseball anthem “Tinker to Evers to Chance”
New: Balsam Range’s “Mountain Voodoo”
New release “Mountain Voodoo” from IBMA winners Balsam Range
Review: Aaron Lee Tasjan’s “Silver Tears”
With his new album Silver Tears, Aaron Lee Tasjan nails an impressive achievement – channeling a roster of worthy influences while remaining true to his own voice and vision.
New release: Kacey Musgraves’ “Very Kacey Christmas”
Kacey Musgraves has a new holiday album, aptly titled A Very Kacey Christmas. She talked about the unconventional collection of Yuletide tunes in an interview on WMOT Roots Radio at the Family Wash in East Nashville yesterday.
First-person: Aaron Lee Tasjan’s “Silver Tears”
Americana Music News – Aaron Lee Tasjan dropped by the Family Wash in Nashville today to sing a few songs on a WMOT Roots Radio broadcast in support of his new album “Silver Tears.” Here he talks about the new recording and an unusual promotional tour.
New releases: Mavericks, Dale Watson, Becky Warren
The Mavericks have had an extraordinary resurgence in recent years, emerging as top Americana music artists.