This week, our premiere round-up is chock-full of amazing new music. From a Chris Stapleton co-write from bluegrass-meets-country supergroup Wood Box Heroes to a Terry Baucom tribute from bluegrasser Ashby Frank, plus songs from Americana singer-songwriter Jack McKeon, guitarist Yann Falquet, and Asheville's Holler Choir. Plus, don't miss exclusive premieres from banjo magnates Alison Brown…

Artist: Chick Corea & Béla Fleck Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee Song: “Remembrance” Album: Remembrance Release Date: May 10, 2024 Label: Béla Fleck Productions (Thirty Tigers) In Their Words: “'Remembrance' is just one of those perfect Chick Corea tunes. It sounds to me like a New Orleans funeral march, even though it has a Latin component, like…

Artist: Alison Brown & Steve Martin Hometown: La Jolla, California (Alison); Waco, Texas (Steve) Song: "Bluegrass Radio" Release Date: March 15, 2024 Label: Compass Records In Their Words: “This little tune brings a ton of joy to me. Alison’s playing is flawless, and my singing is flaw-full.” – Steve Martin “I’m so grateful to all the…

This week, it feels a bit like musical spring has sprung, and new music is truly blossoming in our current edition of You Gotta Hear This – our once-weekly premiere round-up. Below, you'll find a new live performance video from the Bacon Brothers (Kevin Bacon and his brother, Michael), plus singer-songwriter Rachel Maxann has brought…

This week, BGS readers enjoyed two brand new, exclusive sessions – one from our friends at Yamaha Guitars featuring JigJam guitarist Jamie McKeogh and the other featuring songwriter/filmmaker Scott Ballew, direct from last summer's Rootsy Summer Fest in Falkenberg, Sweden. But that's not all, we also have a handful of excellent track premieres from songwriters…