Rosanne Cash, Keb’ Mo’ Drop Timely New Tune, ‘Put a Woman in Charge’ [LISTEN]
YAS! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/rosanne-cash-keb-mo-put-a-woman-in-charge/
Americana
Interview: Muscle Shoals Tribute Album Connects Today’s Stars to Iconic Tracks
The explosion of music out of FAME Studios in the ’60s, ’70s and beyond was, in some senses, a cultural snapshot of the day, with many of the hits produced doubling as anthems for the Read More
Interview: The Black Lillies Find a Fresh Start With New Lineup, ‘Stranger to Me’ Album
“We were dedicated, and everybody was in. This was a very collaborative process …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-black-lillies-stranger-to-me-interview-2018/
Watch Bill Murray, John Prine and the SteelDrivers’ Surprise Opry Collaboration
In a surprise guest appearance, Murray made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday night (Sept. 25), performing Prine’s “Paradise” with Prine and the SteelDrivers. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/bill-murray-john-prine-the-steeldrivers-opry-paradise/
Amy Ray, ‘Tonight I’m Paying the Rent’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
“Tonight I’m Paying The Rent” tells the story of a musician who’s still working to make ends meet. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/amy-ray-tonight-im-paying-the-rent-music-video/
Margo Price, Lukas Nelson Join Nathaniel Rateliff for ‘The Shape I’m In’ at Farm Aid 2018 [WATCH]
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats closed out their set with a little help from Margo Price and Lukas Nelson. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/margo-price-lukas-nelson-nathaniel-rateliff-night-sweats-the-shape-im-in-farm-aid/
Hear Rosanne Cash’s ‘She Remembers Everything’, Title Track to Upcoming Album
Cash has released the title track to her upcoming album, and announced details for the forthcoming project. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/rosanne-cash-she-remembers-everything-album-song/
Paul Cauthen’s AmericanaFest 2018 Big Velvet Revue Features Margo Price, BJ Barham + More [PICTURES]
Cauthen assembled an all-star crew — including some surprise guests — for his Big Velvet Revue at AmericanaFest 2018. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/paul-cauthen-americanafest-2018-big-velvet-revue-pictures/
Ever More Nest, ‘North Mississippi’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“While sometimes you may wish things could’ve gone differently, you do your best, learn from mistakes, and hopefully grow.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ever-more-nest-north-mississippi/
Sturgill Simpson Calls ‘One Dollar’ Role His ‘Mid-Life Crisis’, Says New Music Is in the Works
You might think Simpson’s been quiet lately, but he’s been busy after all. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/sturgill-simpson-one-dollar-tv-show-new-music-2018/
Milk Carton Kids’ ‘What Even Is Americana’ Pokes Fun at Genre’s Vastness
The Milk Carton Kids kicked off the 2018 Americana Honors & Awards Ceremony with a satirical examination of the music. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/milk-carton-kids-what-even-is-americana-song/
John Prine, Jason Isbell, Margo Price and More Gather for All-Star Americana Panel [WATCH]
Brandi Carlile, Margo Price, Dave Cobb, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires and John Prine joined Amazon Music’s ‘Today in Music’ panel during the 2018 AmericanaFest. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/john-prine-jason-isbell-margo-price-amazon-americana-panel/
Jason Isbell Speaks Out About Diversity at 2018 Americana Music Awards, Sparks Twitter Conversation
Isbell admitted his three victories left him “conflicted” and sparked a conversation about diversity at the awards show. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jason-isbell-2018-americana-music-awards-diversity/
Watch Margo Price and Lilly Hiatt’s Surprise Duet on Third Man Rooftop
Margo Price treated fans to a surprise show on Thursday (Sept. 13), including appearances from Lilly Hiatt and Brandi Carlile. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/margo-price-lilly-hiatt-duet-third-man-rooftop/
6 Epic Moments From the 2018 Americana Honors & Awards Ceremony
What an incredible evening! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/6-epic-moments-2018-americana-honors-and-awards/
2018 Americana Music Awards Winners to Be Crowned Wednesday Night
The 2018 Americana Music Awards are taking place live from the Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 12. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-americana-awards-winners-photos/
Interview: Ruston Kelly Fulfills His Vision With ‘Dying Star’
“It was as if I had already heard this record before,” Kelly explains, “and I just needed to catch up to it and make it.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ruston-kelly-dying-star-interview-2018/
2018 Americana Music Festival: 14 Can’t-Miss Events
Have you made your schedule yet? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-americanafest-preview-cant-miss-events/
The Boot’s 2018 Americana Music Awards Winners Predictions
Who’s it gonna be? Well, no one knows yet … but that doesn’t mean we can’t guess. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-americana-music-association-honors-and-awards-winners-predictions/
The Boot’s AmericanaFest Survival Guide
The Boot asked some of the artists who have played the Americana Music Festival for their tips for making the most out of the event. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/americanafest-survival-guide-2017/
What Is Americana? Its Artists Define the Genre
Americana stars share their definitions of the genre. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/what-is-americana-music-genre-definition/
Live From AmericanaFest 2018: Stream Tony Lucca’s Live at the Local Songwriters’ Showcase
The Boot will be livestreaming Lucca’s Live at the Local songwriters’ showcase from AmericanaFest 2018 on Sept. 12. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/tony-lucca-live-at-the-local-americanafest-2018-livestream/
Story Behind the Song: Priscilla Renea, ‘Denim’
“Really, it was super organic. It was not calculated at all.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/priscilla-renea-denim-lyrics/
Michigan Rattlers Share Plans for Debut Album, New Single ‘Didn’t You Know’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“Didn’t You Know” is Michigan Rattlers’ second single from ‘Evergreen’, their forthcoming debut album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/michigan-rattlers-didnt-you-know-evergreen-debut-album/
11 Songs That Helped Define Alt-Country in the 1990s
While you may not agree that every song deserves a spot on this list, we hope you’ll agree that alt-country deserves its place cemented in the history books. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
Watch Sammy Brue’s Top-of-the-World Acoustic ‘Our Garden’ Performance [Exclusive Video]
What a view! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/sammy-brue-our-garden-acoustic-video/
Folk Soul Revival, ‘Other Side’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
“I’m proud to be from the South, and that’s what this song is about. There’s nothing wrong with trailers or country music.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/folk-soul-revival-other-side-music-video/
Courtney Hartman & Taylor Ashton, ‘Dead to Me’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Written in the tradition of great “cheeky duets” such as Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers’ “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off,” Hartman and Ashton’s unique vocals and classic instrumentation lend a vintage vibe to “Dead Read More
Interview: Amanda Shires Finds Confidence While Creating ‘To the Sunset’
Shires discusses what it was like working with Dave Cobb again, and opens up about how different the writing process was for her latest album, ‘To the Sunset’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
Margo Price, Sturgill Simpson and More Shine at 2018 XPoNential Music Festival [PICTURES]
Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and many other artists from an array of genres performed at the three-day festival. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com Read More
Watch Margo Price, Brandi Carlile Cover Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5′ at 2018 Newport Folk Festival
For Price, bringing surprise guests onstage for throwback duets is becoming tradition. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/margo-price-brandi-carlile-9-to-5-newport-folk-festival/
Interview: Milk Carton Kids Find Strength in Numbers on New Album
“I come from the school where goodness comes with age; people get better when they get older.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/milk-carton-kids-new-album-2018-interview/
Sylvia Rose Novak, ‘Someone Else’s War’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“If you want it to be political, it is very political. If you want it to be personal, it is deeply personal …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/sylvia-rose-novak-someone-elses-war-exclusive-premiere/
Rosanne Cash Is 2018 Spirit of Americana Free Speech Award Recipient
Cash will be given the honor at the 2018 Americana Awards and Honors ceremony in September. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/rosanne-cash-spirit-of-americana-free-speech-award-2018/
Playlist: The Weight Band Explore Classic Roots and Folk Rock
It’s a crash course in just a few of the bands that laid the groundwork for those in the Americana and folk scenes of today. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-weight-band-playlist/
Andrew Combs, ‘I Envy the Wind’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“Lucinda is the queen of songwriting in my book,” Combs says. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/andrew-combs-i-envy-the-wind/
Top 10 American Aquarium Songs
Which one is your favorite? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-american-aquarium-songs/
Kevin Galloway, ‘Miles and Miles’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“I’ve been chasing this road, living and breathing songs / It’s the only life I know; how ’bout you come along? …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kevin-galloway-miles-and-miles-exclusive-premiere/
The Boot News Roundup: Blake Shelton to Appear on Adam Levine’s ‘Sugar’ YouTube Series + More
Adam Levine is producing a new YouTube series, and his fellow ‘The Voice’ coach Shelton is going to be one of its stars. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/blake-shelton-adam-levine-sugar-youtube-series/
50 Country Songs Everyone Must Hear Before They Die
The Boot rounds up a list of 50 country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk songs that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-songs-everyone-must-hear-before-they-die/
John Prine Hangs With Sturgill Simpson, Margo Price + More in ‘Knockin’ on Your Screen Door’ Video
Did you catch all of those cameos?! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/john-prine-knockin-on-your-screen-door-video/
The Boot News Roundup: 2019 Mile 0 Festival Lineup Set + More
In early 2019, Red Dirt artists will take over the beaches of Key West, Fla., for the second annual Mile 0 Fest. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/mile-0-festival-2018-frankie-ballard-key-to-battle-creek-michigan/
50 Country Albums Everyone Must Hear Before They Die
Whether you’re a country fan or not, these albums are must-listens! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/50-country-albums-everyone-must-hear-before-they-die/
Carolina Story Keep It Casual for ‘Lonely Without You’ Performance [Exclusive Video]
“I’m out on the town, there’s people all around / I’m lonely without you …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/carolina-story-lonely-without-you/
The Band of Heathens Re-imagine ‘America the Beautiful’ [LISTEN]
Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, the Band of Heathens have shared a re-imagined version of “America the Beautiful.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-band-of-heathens-america-the-beautiful/
Willie Nelson Taps Sturgill Simpson for Live ‘Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys’ [WATCH]
Sing it with us! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/willie-nelson-sturgill-simpson-mammas-dont-let-your-babies-grow-up-to-be-cowboys/
Jim Lauderdale, ‘Violet’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“I’ve written love songs before, but never one about a color …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jim-lauderdale-violet/
The Wood Brothers, ‘Strange as It Seems’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
“Conceptually, I almost think of it like a Tim Burton movie …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-wood-brothers-strange-as-it-seems-music-video/
Watch Anderson East Make His ‘Austin City Limits’ Debut
East is making his ‘Austin City Limits’ debut on June 22. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/anderson-east-austin-city-limits-acl-debut-livestream/
Aaron Lee Tasjan Reveals New Album, Drops ‘If Not Now When’ [LISTEN]
Tasjan says his newest songs reflect today’s “weird, twisted world we’re living in.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/aaron-lee-tasjan-album-karma-for-cheap-song-if-not-now-when-2018/