Anna Tivel Makes Poetry in Music From Poetry in Nature
Animal Poem, her brand new album, offers models for retaining our humanity in an increasingly inhumane world.
Cover Story
Molly Tuttle Always Leaves a Mark
The award-winning guitar picker, songwriter, and artist is headed in bold new directions – while still honoring her roots.
Features
Artist of the Month:
Caroline Spence
The acclaimed singer-songwriter’s new album, Heart Go Wild, feels like one long, therapeutic sigh.
5+5
BGS 5+5: Remedy Tree
Get to know this Florida-based bluegrass group with Puerto Rican roots in just five questions and five songs.
Mixtape
Jaelee Roberts Is the CEO of Super Lonesome Songs
You can never really have too many sad and lonesome songs, right?
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.”
C.J. Lewandowski’s Essential Bobby Osborne Moments
A collection of essential moments and videos from across the Bluegrass Hall of Famer’s life and career, curated by mandolinist and band leader C.J. Lewandowski.
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.
One Fair Summer Evening…
After devastating and tragic July floods in Texas Hill Country, hope and resilience can be found in a variety of places – including Nanci Griffith’s sole live album.
Hangover Terrace Shows There’s an Edge to Ron Sexsmith
The beloved Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter’s heart is still on his sleeve – but with an ample dose of sharpness and grit.
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.
Ragtag East Nash Grass Say We’re All God’s Children
The IBMA Award winners celebrate the depth and breadth of bluegrass on their new album.
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.
Gimme That Old-Time
Non-Monogamy
Rachel Baiman and Viv & Riley team up as Kissing Other ppl on a set of cover songs all about exploration and experimentation.
Tyler Childers: The Backstory (In Songs)
A bit of a retrospective look at a treasure trove catalog of songs and recordings.
Alison Brown Carries on the Legacy of Louise Scruggs
The banjo player and business leader is honored by the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum.
Cody Jinks:
“You Never Stop Coming of Age”
The Texas country star shows true vulnerability and continual personal growth on In My Blood.
Eli West: Timber and Timbre
The beloved Pacific Northwestern roots musician talks with us about his new album, The Shape of a Sway.
The Wood Brothers Appreciate Their “Slow Rise to the Middle”
In our Cover Story interview the pair unravel the world influences and mindfulness of their latest project, Puff Of Smoke.
BGS 5+5: Cole Quest and the City Pickers
Five songs and five questions with Woody Guthrie’s grandson, Cole Quest, who also shares about his new album with his bluegrass band, the City Pickers.
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.
