good country

A Country Road Trip

From Mississippi and Texas to Eastern Kentucky and New Orleans, these Ed’s Picks are a perfect tour of Good Country territory.

Rebecca Porter
Rolls With the Punches

Inspired by spaghetti westerns, the Virginia singer-songwriter’s new album examines identity through classic country & western sounds.

CMA Awards
Nominations Are Here

Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, and Ella Langley lead the nominations for the 59th Annual CMA Awards.

Ashley Monroe’s Patchwork Quilt:
Tennessee Lightning

“I’m from East Tennessee, so no one can really hear my voice and say that I’m not country.”

House of Worship,
House of Pain

North Georgia’s own, The Band Loula make country “swampgrass” that’ll get you moving, raise goosebumps, and convict your spirit.

Is Tyler Childers’
Snipe Hunter a Prank?
Yes and No

His latest smash hit has had a polarizing effect that seems to depend on each listener’s point of entry.

Sunny Sweeney’s Musical Full-Circle Moment

The Texan singer-songwriter’s new album, Rhinestone Requiem, draws on music and memories from throughout her life and career.

Bluegrass Gospel,
Arena-Style

Dierks Bentley and the Band Loula bring classic bluegrass three-part harmony – and a bit of the Holy Spirit – to the Broken Branches Tour.

Dierkscography

30 years of Good Country that’s down-to-earth, mainstream, and bluegrass-infused, made by one of the genre’s best.

Good Country, Good Community

Our latest batch of picks celebrates strong community and regional ties through music.

Tyler Childers: The Backstory (In Songs)

A bit of a retrospective look at a treasure trove catalog of songs and recordings.

Cody Jinks:
“You Never Stop Coming of Age”

The Texas country star shows true vulnerability and continual personal growth on In My Blood.

Artist of the Month:
Tyler Childers

For the first time ever, the hit-making Kentucky singer-songwriter and country phenomenon is our Artist of the Month.

Brent Cobb
Ain’t Rocked In a While

On his new album, a lyrical master returns to sounds and styles where guitar riffs are still king.

Vandoliers Find Liberation
in Life Behind Bars

‘Life Behind Bars’ finds alt-country group Vandoliers exploring sobriety, grief, gender dysphoria – and joy in liberation.

Planting By The Signs
Is a Way of Life

S.G. Goodman roots herself – and her new album – in the earth and in ancient Appalachian traditions.

A Force
To Be Reckoned With

For Kelsey Waldon, Every Ghost is worth a song.

Essential Country Finds

Perfect for summer, it’s country from Mexico and the islands, from the hills and the bayou – all in this edition of Ed’s Picks.

Son of the San Lorenzo

Jesse Daniel’s new album was shaped by nostalgia, personal growth, and a grounded love of home.

The Good Country Goodtime ft. James Austin Johnson

BGS and Good Country return to Newport Folk Festival for a very special aftershow.

Way Too Many Trees

Ian Munsick on home versus hometown, bluegrass, and his new album.