Artist of the Month

With The Acrobat, Tenille Townes Has Reached the Other Side

Striding into her independent era, the Canadian singer-songwriter finds healing, catharsis, and strength on her new album.

Dale Watson’s Ameripolitan Today Playlist

You know who you can trust to put together a Mixtape of the best Ameripolitan, honky tonk, Western swing, rockabilly, and outlaw today? Dale Watson, that’s who.

Tedeschi Trucks Band Have Done It Again

Apr 3, 2026

Justin Hiltner

You Gotta Hear This: New Music From River Shook, Bryan Sutton, and More

Apr 3, 2026

BGS Staff

BGS CURATED PLAYLISTS

Vaiano’s Paisanos Valsa Continental Playlist

Laura Bryna’s Lipstick & Lightning Playlist

10 Sonically Diverse Covers of Lucinda Williams Songs

Artist of the Month: Tenille Townes

Tenille Townes is a compelling example of an artist charting her own course. To kick off our Artist of the Month series, we return to a 2024 interview with the Canadian country singer-songwriter.

The Grand Ole Opry Returned to Carnegie Hall

Mar 24, 2026

The Working Songwriter: Ricky Montgomery

Apr 3, 2026

good country

Country Ain’t a Man’s World

Women in country are dominating the charts – and the scene as a whole!

Boy Golden is Rooted in Roots

Stephen Wilson Jr.’s Dreams Have Been Outdreamed

Buck Meek’s Musical Worlds Collide

VIDEOS

MerleFest Late Night Jam: “Red Rocking Chair,” Myles Gee & Sam Bush

MerleFest Late Night Jam: “Wade In The Water,” Barefoot Movement

MerleFest Late Night Jam: “House of the Rising Sun,” Peter Rowan

MerleFest Late Night Jam: “Toy Heart,” East Nash Grass

10 Fiddlers We Know You’ll Love

Mar 26, 2026

Queen Esther Made a Civil War Album Unlike All the Rest

Mar 31, 2026

You Gotta Hear This: New Music From John R. Miller, Eilen Jewell, and More

Mar 27, 2026

Joshua Burnside’s It’s Not Going To Be Okay is an Absolutely Shattering Album

Mar 26, 2026