Americana and Folk

Mike Mangione & The Kin Premiere Riveting "Riding Down" Music Video

Mike Mangione & The Kin‘s track “Riding Down” now has a fascinating music video to accompany the spellbinding tune. The protagonist featured in the clip is breaking free and seeking new possibilities in the unknown. “We wanted imagery that played with freedom vs. being bound…so we .. Read More

Kesha & Old Crow Medicine Show Perform "Wagon Wheel"

Two artists with Nashville roots joined voices in an hour-long live show at CMT Crossroads. The episode featured remastered versions of the artists’ hit songs like Kesha’s “Your Love is my Drug” and Old Crow Medicine Show‘s “Old Flames.” “I grew up on country music,” says .. Read More

Meet Alt-Americana Singer-Songwriter, Butch Parnell

On November 17th, emerging Alt-Americana singer-songwriter Butch Parnell dropped his latest EP, The Fall. According to the artist, the 6-track collection of soulful, emotionally-driven, and slightly twangy tunes touts “…a familiar story of love and loss that I’ve tried to tell as simply and .. Read More

Exclusive Premiere: Amber Ikeman Unleashes "Wild Buffalo" Music Video

Amber Ikeman‘s spirited, earthy folk music carries audiences across the open spaces of the American West and into the depths of their souls. With powerfully clear vocals and raw, confessional lyrics, she tells stories of self-discovery, resilience, and wildness. Perhaps this is because Amber .. Read More

Jamie Lin Wilson Ordinary People Music Video

Jamie Lin Wilson’s Ordinary People performance has a classic country music sound.  Her musical career started in college over 15 years ago.   She was inspired by Natalie Maines of The Dixie Chicks, and while at Texas A&M formed a group called the Sidehill Gougers (later .. Read More

Flatland Cavalry February Snow Music Video

Country and Americana band Flatland Cavalry released “February Snow” as a single from their album Humble Folks.  Flatland Cavalry is from Lubbock, Texas and has their own unique Texas country sound.  The band was formed in 2012 and consists of vocalist Cleto Cordero, drummer Jason .. Read More

Sturgill Simpson Makes Impressive Saturday Night Live Debut [Videos]

Over the weekend, 38-year-old Sturgill Simpson made his presence known with dynamic performances of “Keep It Between the Lines” and “Call to Arms” on Saturday Night Live. Both tracks are off of the country artist’s Grammy-nominated LP A Sailor’s Guide to Earth, which .. Read More

Rosanne Cash "Pancho and Lefty" Video & Lyrics

Rosanne Cash kills this classic! Her soulful style rings through every chord of “Pancho and Lefty,” originally recorded by Townes Van Zandt in 1972. The song tells the story of the bandit Pancho’s untimely death, and the insinuation of Lefty’s betrayal of Pancho. The song .. Read More

Sturgill Simpson's In Bloom Video and Lyrics

Sturgill Simpson’s In Bloom is off Sturgill’s new album – A Sailor’s Guide To Earth.  Watch the official music video and check out the lyrics and imagery below. In Bloom Music Video In Bloom Lyrics (Originally by Nirvana) Sell .. Read More

Sturgill Simpson's Breakers Roar

Country Singer Sturgill Simpson’s Breakers Roar is off his new album – A Sailor’s Guide To Earth.   Watch the official music video and check out the lyrics below. Breakers Roar Official Music Video The lyrics to “Breakers .. Read More