It’s Time for Devon Gilfillian’s Country-Tinged Soul
From spaghetti western to soul and R&B, the singer-songwriter channels often unheralded Nashville sonic influences on Time Will Tell.
Cover Story
20 Years Old, Then Again by Rodney Crowell Is Remarkably Current
Although the brand new album was recorded in 2006, its songs and stories are strikingly resonant – for Crowell and his fans – two decades later.
Lists
30 Jamgrass Sitch Sessions
For Jamgrass in July, we’re going back into the archives for 30 – that’s right, THIRTY – Sitch Sessions featuring everyone’s favorite bluegrass subgenre.
Opinion
Jerry Douglas on Boone Creek and Their Long-Awaited Reissue
Jerry Douglas tells the story of Boone Creek, a supergroup formed in the late '70s that released an eponymous album, which has been reissued by Craft Recordings.
Features
Andrew Sa Knows His Debut Album Is Yours, Too
On the occasion of the singer-songwriter’s Bloodshot Records debut, we chat with him about Patrick Haggerty, the life cycle of his songs, and more.
Jamgrass in July
All month long, we’re celebrating the center of gravity of modern bluegrass and string band music: jamgrass.
Tift Merritt and Lawrence Rothman In Conversation
We got the artist and producer pair together to discuss Sugar, second acts, the beauty of life after 50, everyday singing, and more.
The Gentle Genius of Don Williams Sees Daylight Again
We spoke to the country legend’s son Tim Williams and producer Garth Fundis about the unearthing and release of Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes.
Midland Continue to Lead Country’s Vintage Revival
Their new album, Stages, brings the hit-making band’s ongoing throwback renaissance into the ever-popular ’90s.
Ringo Starr and T Bone Burnett in Conversation
Join us for a BGS exclusive interview with Ringo Starr and producer T Bone Burnett about the Beatle’s newest country record, Long Long Road.
10 of the Best Jo Dee Messina Songs
Celebrate our Artist of the Month by diving into her catalog full of hits, classics, and fan favorites.
BGS 5+5: Eighteen Mile
Get to know South Carolina-based bluegrass gospel group Eighteen Mile with five songs and five questions.
Haylie Davis is Keeping Laurel Canyon Sounds Alive and Well
On the singer-songwriter’s new album, Wandering Star, California dreaming is a sonic reality once more.
Old Crow Medicine Show’s Americana Commonwealth Canon
OCMS frontman Ketch Secor celebrates the string band’s new album, Union Made, and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. with this Americana playlist.
Dreamy Folk Artist Satya Looks Back and Moves Forward
The Bay Area singer-songwriter’s full-length debut, Yellow House, marks a proud and bittersweet moment.
BGS 5+5: Benny Bleu
Get to know musician, singer-songwriter, and geologist Benny Bleu with five songs and five questions.
Amy Grant Launches New Podcast Exploring The Me That Remains
We spoke to Grant about the circuitous process of making her first album of original material in over a decade – and about her brand new podcast, hosted by Khalil Ekulona, that dives deeper into the LP.
Gina Leslie’s “Making Music with My Friends” Playlist
Artist and side musician Gina Leslie celebrates her wealth of musical and creative friends with a new Mixtape. The theme? “The life I love is making music with my friends”!
Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck in Conversation
Two music icons from two very different fields join forces on a compelling new roots album by Fleming and produced by Fleck. We brought them together to talk about it.
Caleb Caudle Has Learned to Trust Himself
With a new album out, Heavy Thrill, we spoke to the singer-songwriter and community builder about trying his hand at production – and much more.
Are the Brudi Brothers More Cowboy Than You?
Now touring a new EP released in April, we spoke to the viral brother trio about where they’ve come from and where they’re headed.
Keyland’s Friends in Low Places Playlist All About Tulsa
The Oklahoman Americana artist proudly celebrates the music scene in his hometown of Tulsa – and his new album, Knuckle Sandwich – with a Mixtape.
The Essential 1977 LP Tony Rice Gets a Reissue
Guitarist and Tony Rice biographer Tim Stafford walks us through the vinyl and remastered digital reissue of Rice’s iconic eponymous album.
