GC 5+5: Jenna Torres
Get to know New Yorker and country singer-songwriter Jenna Torres with five songs and five questions.
BGS Wraps
BGS Wraps: Seasonal Musical Favorites
Celebrate the season with our roots music holiday picks – songs, shows, albums, events, and more.
Doc in December
Doc Watson’s Legacy in Collaboration:
8 Essential Performances
The legendary guitarist’s influence was not just technical but communal, which led to many incredible collaborations.
Lists
2025 Good Country
What is Good Country? Whatever it is, you know it when you hear it. And we heard plenty of it in 2025.
Confidence Is the Hallmark of Magnolia Boulevard’s Album Debut
Lexington, Kentucky’s bluesy Americana rockers reflect on love, death, and everything in between on their self-titled debut.
From TikTok to
Everything I Wanted
Indie country singer-songwriter Evan Honer’s latest album is full of sonic exploration (and banjo).
You Gotta Hear This: New Music From Ber, Pert Near Sandstone, and More
Stop and savor our final collection of new roots music and premieres for 2025.
Award-Winning Bassist Vickie Vaughn Is Ready to Travel On
After three consecutive IBMA Bass Player of the Year wins, Vaughn has released a powerhouse debut full-length solo album.
The Festival-Lover’s Ultimate Holiday Shopping Guide
The second installment of our annual holiday gift guide is specifically tailored to avid outdoor festival-goers.
Artist of the Month:
Doc in December
Join us in devoting the month of December to American guitar hero Doc Watson.
BGS Wraps: Roots Music for the Season
Celebrate the season with our roots music holiday picks – songs, shows, tours, events, and more.
Lilith Fair Was Its Own Kind of Revolution
We spoke to Paula Cole and film producer Cassidy Hartmann about the iconic women’s festival and a new documentary, Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery.
1994 AIDS Benefit Album Red Hot + Country Was Ahead of Its Time
In honor of World AIDS Day, we take a deep dive into this star-studded country compilation and how the unlikely project came to be.
The Musician’s Holiday Gift Guide
For players from hobbyist to professional, these are a few of our favorite things…
311’s Nick Hexum Trades Hard Rock for Bluegrass and Country
Along with LA punkgrass band Water Tower, lately Hexum has been on an existential and nostalgic string band journey.
BGS 5+5: The Unfaithful Servants
Get to know genre-bending British Columbia string band the Unfaithful Servants with five songs and five questions.
Watch Billy Strings Perform on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Billy Strings, his band, and special guest Jason Carter celebrate the GRAMMY nomination for his album, Highway Prayers with an excellent appearance on late night television.
Brennen Leigh’s Modern Retro Country
Her new album, Don’t You Ever Give Up On Love, is a delicious sampling of sounds and styles from country’s golden eras.
100 Years of Grand Ole Opry
Makes a Mighty Book
We spoke to author Craig Shelburne about distilling a century of the world’s longest running radio show into a brand new volume.
BGS 5+5: Frank Evans
Get to know Canadian bluegrass and old-time banjo player Frank Evans with five questions and five songs.
You Gotta Hear This: The Lone Bellow, Laurie Lewis, and More
Bluegrass, folk, old-time, and more – there’s plenty of essential new roots music you’ll love in our weekly round-up.