Artist of the Month

Sister Sadie Are
At Their Strongest, Together

Hope, redemption, and mutual support run through the group's gorgeous new album, All Will Be Well.

Premieres

You Gotta Hear This: New Music From The Brothers Comatose, Goldpine, and More

Another Friday, another collection of excellent new songs and exclusive premieres.

Interview

John C. Reilly Is Mister Romantic

Whether blues, bluegrass, or the Great American Songbook – it’s all Americana to him.

A Force
To Be Reckoned With

For Kelsey Waldon, Every Ghost is worth a song.

Dallas Ugly’s New Album Is Downright Beautiful

One of the best roots albums of the year isn’t roots at all. Or is it?

BGS 5+5: The Wildmans

Get to know Virginian roots duo the Wildmans with five songs + five questions.

Son of the San Lorenzo

Jesse Daniel’s new album was shaped by nostalgia, personal growth, and a grounded love of home.

Watch Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Return to NPR’s Tiny Desk

15 years since their last appearance, the quintessential roots duo returns to the internet’s biggest smallest stage.

You Gotta Hear This: New Music From JigJam, Ashby Frank, and More

An array of bluegrass is featured in our latest weekly round-up of fresh songs.

The Good Country Goodtime ft. James Austin Johnson

BGS and Good Country return to Newport Folk Festival for a very special aftershow.

Artist of the Month: Sister Sadie

Bluegrass supergroup Sister Sadie return for their second stint as Artist of the Month.

Sho-Bud Steel Guitars Relaunches, A Family Business Once Again

The legendary steel guitar brand returns to the Jackson family. We spoke to co-CEOs Will and Dawn about Sho-Bud’s legacy and future.

BGS 5+5: You, Me, Everybody

Are you familiar with New Zealand-based bluegrass band You, Me, Everybody? Get to know the group with a 5+5.

Way Too Many Trees

Ian Munsick on home versus hometown, bluegrass, and his new album.

You Gotta Hear This: New Music From Darren Nicholson, Jackson Scribner, and More

Our weekly new music round-up is full of brand new, must-listen songs.

Watch Steve Martin, Alison Brown, and Tim O’Brien
on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Another must-watch example of stellar bluegrass on late night TV.

Singing Through Dark Times:
Willi Carlisle Finds Hope in Roaming and Reckoning

The singer-poet-troubadour’s new album, ‘Winged Victory,’ refuses despair – and blind optimism, too.

BGS 5+5: My Brother’s Keeper

Get to know Cincinnati-based bluegrass band My Brother’s Keeper with five songs and five questions.

50 Years of 0044: JD Crowe & The New South’s Landmark Album

An iconic bluegrass album at five decades. Dive into its creation, impact, and long-lasting legacy.

50 Years of Special Consensus

Celebrate 50 years of veteran bluegrass group Special Consensus with a golden anniversary playlist.

PHOTOS: Rhiannon Giddens’ American Tunes at the Hollywood Bowl

Check out BGS exclusive photos from the star-studded American Tunes at the Hollywood Bowl.