This week, BGS readers enjoyed a track premiere from California-based string band Moonsville Collective, as well as our very first Rootsy Summer Session featuring an exclusive performance by Israel Nash on the streets of Falkenberg, Sweden. Also, in this week's edition of Out Now, we highlighted a brand new single from Mary Bragg, too. Featured…

Artist: Colby T. Helms Hometown: Boones Mill, Virginia Song: "Mountain Brandy" Album: Tales of Misfortune Release Date: January 19, 2024 Label: Photo Finish Records In Their Words: "I am delighted my original song ‘Mountain Brandy’ is being featured on BGS. This song has been a local fan favorite for years. I wrote the song when I…

 Artist: Jaimee Harris Hometown: Born in Nacogdoches, Texas; Raised in Hewitt, Texas; Living in Nashville, Tennessee Song: "Orange Avenue" In Their Words: "My partner, Mary Gauthier, was given an incredible writing residency in Key West for the entire month of January 2022. We often tour together, so I decided I'd take the time of…

Artist: Charm City Junction Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland Song: "Roll On John" Album: Salt Box Release Date: January 10, 2024 (single); February 2, 2024 (album) Label: Fenchurch Music In Their Words:"I first heard 'Roll On John' on an old Mike Seeger recording called Southern Banjo Sounds. His rendition is haunting yet enchanting, like a lot of…

(Editor's Note: Enjoy this exclusive video premiere from the team at Newport Folk Festival and their Behind the Walls series, featuring a performance of Flatt & Scruggs' version of "Rollin' in My Sweet Baby's Arms" by award-winning Flatt & Scruggs bluegrass tribute band, the Earls of Leicester.) Artist: The Earls of Leicester Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee Song:…