You Gotta Hear This: The Foreign Landers, Rachel McIntyre Smith, and More
We’ve got bluegrass, Americana, folk, and so much more for you in our weekly round-up of new music and premieres.
Features
Rebecca Porter
Rolls With the Punches
Inspired by spaghetti westerns, the Virginia singer-songwriter’s new album examines identity through classic country & western sounds.
News
CMA Awards
Nominations Are Here
Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, and Ella Langley lead the nominations for the 59th Annual CMA Awards.
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.
Artist of the Month:
Caroline Spence
The acclaimed singer-songwriter’s new album, Heart Go Wild, feels like one long, therapeutic sigh.
BGS 5+5: Remedy Tree
Get to know this Florida-based bluegrass group with Puerto Rican roots in just five questions and five songs.
Jaelee Roberts Is the CEO of Super Lonesome Songs
You can never really have too many sad and lonesome songs, right?
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.
You Gotta Hear This: New Music From Larry Keel & Jon Stickley, Gwen Levey, and More
From bluegrass gospel to anthemic country, you know what we think: You Gotta Hear This!
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.
The Must-See Bands and Artists of Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2025
We return to the homeland of Earl Scruggs for our fourth consecutive year at one of the best bluegrass festivals in the country.
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.
You Gotta Hear This: New Music From Katie Boeck, Ben Garnett, and More
All the brand new roots music you need, right here on BGS.
