country

Johnny Cash Carousel Ballroom live

Unreleased Johnny Cash live set from 1968 due out in September

‘At the Carousel Ballroom’ was recorded in San Francisco at a venue run by members of Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead.

Garth Brooks standard bearer Nashville

Garth Brooks and Country’s Explosion into the Mainstream

An introduction to our new country column, featuring thoughts on country’s mainstream standard-bearer.

Lambchop new album Trip

Lambchop announce new covers album, TRIP

Lambchop returns this fall with a new album of cover songs titled TRIP, due out…

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Jeff Tweedy announces new album, Love is the King

Wilco‘s Jeff Tweedy has announced a new solo album. On October 23, he’ll release Love…

R.I.P. Justin Townes Earle

The singer/songwriter and son of Steve Earle has died at 38.

Lia Ices family album review

Courtney Marie Andrews : Old Flowers

Andrews’ breakup album feels strangely comforting in a time of overbearing anxiety and panic.

Bobbie Gentry Ode to Billie Joe

Bobbie Gentry’s “Ode to Billie Joe” captured cruel detachment in the face of tragedy

Blood on the Tracks returns with a Southern gothic tale of suicide and unconscious cruelty.

Margo Price : That’s How Rumors Get Started

The singer/songwriter experiments with styles while retaining a country foundation on her third album.

Willie Nelson : First Rose of Spring

The 87-year-old country legend proves once again why he’s a musical treasure.

Jason Isbell Reunions review Album of the week

Album of the Week: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Reunions

Isbell’s latest more fully feels like the work of a proper band, one whose sound truly comes into its own here.

Faye Webster new single In a Good Way

Hear Faye Webster’s new single, “In A Good Way”

Hear the new standalone single from the Atlanta singer/songwriter.

The Highwomen : The Highwomen

The eponymous opening track of The Highwomen’s eponymous debut album is so arresting and deeply…

Gene Clark No Other reissue

Gene Clark’s No Other reissue announced

Classic 1974 album being released in vinyl, CD and box set versions.

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Faye Webster : Atlanta Millionaires Club

An album that seems familiar, despite how odd it is.

Faye Webster Right side of my neck essential track

Faye Webster’s “Right Side of My Neck” is a gorgeous, brief statement of longing

A melancholy expression of longing made stronger through a stunning arrangement.

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Josh Ritter : Fever Breaks

Ritter teams up with Jason Isbell’s band for a strong showing of alt- and trad-country.