In general, this scribe isn't one to push info that looks like nothing more than a promotion, but when it comes to scoring Americana teen-queen Sarah Jarosz's debut album for a bargain price, well, I have to share the news with music fans.Specifically, Jarosz's Grammy-nominated CD titled Song Up In Her Head will be available online via Amazon in MP3 format for a penny under…See More

Handwritten lyrics by Dolly Parton among those up for auction.Lyrics: An American Artform is the title of the Dec. 14 benefit event that will be held in honor of the Americana Music Association from 6 to 9 p.m. at downtown Nashville's Tinney Contemporary Gallery, 237 Fifth Ave. North.The Monday-evening event will feature the auction of lyrics from some of the greatest tunesmiths and musical icons of the era, as well as special performances from acclaimed singer/songwriter John Hiatt and…See More

Handwritten lyrics by Dolly Parton among those up for auction.Lyrics: An American Artform is the title of the Dec. 14 benefit event that will be held in honor of the Americana Music Association from 6 to 9 p.m. at downtown Nashville's Tinney Contemporary Gallery, 237 Fifth Ave. North.The Monday-evening event will feature the auction of lyrics from some of the greatest tunesmiths and musical icons of the era, as well as special performances from acclaimed singer/songwriter John Hiatt and…See More

Wyoming-reared singer-songwriter Bryan Ragsdale has stirred up some attention as of late, thanks to his new album, Where Cowpokes Grow, which has been described as a creative, upbeat blend of country, bluegrass and folk.Moreover, the newcomer's eclectic mix of genres has landed him a nod in the Country Song of the Year category, sponsored by the Independent Singer Songwriter Association, for for his "Modern Day Mountain Man "song.For those unfamiliar with the association and its contest, the…See More

Music City's Charles Ezell and L.A. drummer/producer Matt North have unveiled the songwriting duo's freshman offering, I Can't Die In L.A., with cool aid from Americana princess Maria McKee, former lead pipes for Lone Justice.The dozen-tune CD from Hail The Size, the pair's namesake, offers listeners themes that run the gamut, from love notes to suicide letters. For their part, the creators have described the effort as "a hilarious, kinda sad, brutally honest journey" that's reminiscent of…See More

WILKESBORO, N.C.-- MerleFest 2010, presented by Lowe’s and slated for April 29 -May 2, is proud to announce the line up for the event’s 23rd year. The following artists will join host Doc Watson on the campus of Wilkes Community College for a celebration of “traditional-plus” music—a term Doc coined to describe the unique mix of traditional, roots-oriented sounds of the Appalachian region, including bluegrass and old-time music, and expanded to include Americana, country, “plus whatever other…See More

Sam Bush will unleash his latest bluegrass/newgrass project, Circles Around Me, on Sugar Hill Records on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and in honor of his seventh solo CD, the not-to-be missed picker will grace Nashville with a handful of appearances around town.As a way of not only promoting his new offering, but also as a way to say "thank you" to his fans, Bush will embark on three around-town outings designed to meet those who enjoy his music.His first such stop will be at noon Tuesday, the same day…See More

If you ask local favorite and internationally known music-maker Sam Bush where he is musically these days, it's likely he'll tell you he's back where he started,That is, in a sense, he is, as he prepares for the Oct. 20 release of Circles Around Me, his seventh solo offering and his sixth CD for the Sugar Hill roster.Last month, the Americana Music Association honored Bush with its Lifetime Achievement for Instrumentalist award. And truth be told, it's not quite sunk in, it seems."It's…See More

Reality-show star Khloe Kardashian wasn't the only celeb to tie the knot on Sunday, but it's likely her wedding gown was still intact at the close of her nuptials, which his more than country singer Holly Williams can say these days.The granddaughter of country-music icon Hank Williams Sr., 28, wed drummer Chris Coleman, 29, in Music City in a ceremony that, thanks to two weeks of near-nonstop rain in the area, had no shortage of mud.Following the outdoor nuptials, Holly told PEOPLE magazine,…See More

The two-decade milestone is a significant one for any event, from celebrating a wedding anniversary to time dedicated to an employer on the job.That said, this year’s International Bluegrass Music Association Awards, which will be held Oct. 1 at Nashville’s historic Ryman with the aid of co-hosts Kathy Mattea & Hot Rize, are certainly no exception.In reviewing the awards show’s 20-history, there’s an ample supply of special moments to recall. In turn, the following is an overview of just…See More