Lists

The Best Punch Brothers Instrumentals of All Time

To celebrate their new all-instrumental album, The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers, we put together a definitive list compiling the supergroup's best “unsung” material.

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BGS 5+5: Maura Shawn Scanlin

Get to know artist and fiddler Maura Shawn Scanlin with five songs and five questions!

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Tray Wellington: Black Banjo and Hip-hop/Folk Fusion

The Steve Martin Banjo Prize winner’s new album, Heart On The Table, continues the tradition of blending bluegrass, banjo, and hip-hop.

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Vandoliers’ “10 Years of Peers” Playlist

Vandoliers celebrate their alt-country, folk-punk, and Americana allies with a "10 Years of Peers" Mixtape.

Suzanne Cox & Brandon Ratcliff Follow Their Inspiration

The mother-son duo have lit up the internet with sensational harmonies and cover songs. But for these industry veterans, conquering Music City is not the end goal.

A Jamgrass Chronology

When did the subgenre begin? And who started it? We explore the many generations of bands and artists who have crafted this music for Jamgrass in July.

Waylon Wyatt Leads a New Generation of Country Stars

A razor-wire voice and self-penned songs are propelling the 19-year-old sensation to huge stages – and to Dustpiles, his album debut.

Jobi Riccio Believes Sensitivity is a Superpower

The Colorado-raised, Nashville-based singer-songwriter blends country and bluegrass with punk and indie-rock on her new album, Face The Feeling.

BGS 5+5: Creekbed Carter Hogan

Get to know queer indie-Americana singer-songwriter Creekbed Carter Hogan with five songs and five questions.

River Shook Is as Disarming As Ever

After more than a decade fronting various alt-country bands, the blunt and gritty singer-songwriter is now recording and performing simply under their own name.

The Origins and Evolution of Jamgrass – And Where It Goes From Here

Most folks assume jamgrass started in the ’80s and ’90s, but its story begins much, much further back. Sam Bush, Sierra Hull, Ben Kaufmann, and more weigh in.

Steve Wariner Draws Parallels Between Music and Painting

We spoke to the Musicians Hall of Fame Inductee about how music and painting relate to each other in celebration of his current exhibition, The Flip Side.

Thomas Csorba is Bringing Tender Country Back

The Texan country artist chats with Good Country about the legendary artists infused into his new project – and the inspiration behind “Tony Rice & Beans,” too.

The Making of Bella White’s A Sign In The Weather

We spoke to the Canadian singer-songwriter about creating her latest album, her songwriting process and rhythm, what bluegrass means to her, and more.

Paul Overstreet Joins the Country Music Hall of Fame

We spoke to the artist and songwriter about his induction, his mighty career, his writing partnership with the late, great Don Schlitz – and about bluegrass, too.

Michaela Anne Finds Tranquility and Clarity in Parenthood

Her brand new album, These Are The Days, sets sights on a different kind of “bigger plans” with smaller, intimate, everyday moments as the goal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.