You Gotta Hear This: New Music From The Grascals, Mary Bragg, and More
Hear the newest roots music from veteran bluegrass groups, singer-songwriters, and more in our weekly round-up.
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The Stanley Brothers’ Impact Leads to Country Music Hall of Fame Induction
Ralph and Carter’s staying power came from their consistency: “We … do not feel any desire to change.”
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The Importance of Late Scholar and Author Robert S. Cantwell
BGS contributor Steacy Easton considers the impact of writer/critic and professor Robert S. Cantwell, who died in July, with a remembrance.
Lily Meola is Lucky to Be Living This Life
The Hawaii native singer-songwriter draws from all eras of country on her new album, which features Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, and more
Watch Béla Fleck and Renée Fleming Blend Genres at NPR’s Tiny Desk
Supporting their new collaborative album, The Fiddle and the Drum, the two virtuosos brought an all-star bluegrass band to the infamous NPR Tiny Desk Concert.
Artist of the Month: Dailey & Vincent
We chat with Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent about their decades-long musical partnership and the many sounds, styles, and songs that are in their DNA.
You Gotta Hear This: New Music From Laurelyn Dossett, Ruthie Foster, and More
Each week, we round-up the best new roots music releases for New Music Friday in our collection, You Gotta Hear This. (You really gotta…)
Good Country Catch-Up: Tucker Wetmore, Jo Dee Messina, and More
Catch up on a few of our favorite recent Good Country interviews with Tucker Wetmore, Jo Dee Messina, Braxton Keith, and more.
Do You Know the Story of Betty Harford?
John Hartford’s first wife, born Betty Beck, has a remarkable musical story all her own that’s often eclipsed by the legacy of her late former husband.
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.
BGS 5+5: Maura Shawn Scanlin
Get to know artist and fiddler Maura Shawn Scanlin with five songs and five questions!
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.
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.
You Gotta Hear This: New Music From Katie Cole, Bella Lam, and More
Need some new music? You’re in luck! Our weekly round-up of roots music premieres is here.
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.
Watch Carly Pearce Sing With Molly Tuttle and Dan Tyminski on Harmonies
The country star is joined by the two bluegrass artists on a brand new single and video, “What If You Love Me.”