We had the privilege of having Nashville songwriting great Gary Nicholson join us for the 20th anniversary of Freedom Sings, a fundraiser for First Amendment education at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. He shared this amazing new composition with us. It’s truly a song for our time.

Show 27: Webb Wilder’s “Powerful Stuff,” plus Cheryl Deserée
Webb Wilder’s new release “Powerful Stuff” is a real treat, a collection of long-lost and archived songs that capture Webb and the Beatnecks at their full-throttle best.

Show 26: Tony Joe White’s “Bad Mouthin'”
Tony Joe White’s “Bad Mouthin'” is indeed a return to his roots. It’s stripped down and simple, distilling Tony Joe’s music to its essence. The title cut is also vintage, a long lost song from the very beginning of his songwriting efforts.

Video Premiere: Hilary Scott’s “Don’t Call Me Angel”
Americana Music News is pleased to premiere Hilary Scott’s haunting new video “Don’t Call Me Angel,” from her upcoming album of the same name. That’s set for release on Oct. 12 and includes her distinctive cover of Prince’s “Kiss.”