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United States of Americana

United States of Americana

Delve into music with country and roots influences, covering genres like folk, bluegrass, and alt-country, every Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m. Central, with host Bill DeVille.
March 9, 2025

March 9, 2025

Bill DeVille • Mar 10, 2025

This time we’ll celebrate the new album from Jason Isbell! It’s truly a solo album. The album simply features Jason, his vintage Martin guitar and some brand new songs. It was cut live at Electric Lady Studios in New York.

2:00:25
Women's History Month Special

Women's History Month Special

Bill DeVille • Mar 2, 2025

March is Women's History Month. On this week’s show, we'll celebrate with music from artists like Margo Price, Waxahatchee, Lilly Hiatt, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. And a few classics from artists like Dusty Springfield.

2:00:37
Black History Month Special

Black History Month Special

Bill DeVille • Feb 23, 2025

On this USofA we’ll celebrate Black History Month by featuring all Black Artists for the entire show. We’ll hear artists like Rhiannon Giddens, Beyonce, Charley Crockett, Charley Pride, Ray Charles, The War and Treaty, Mavis Staples & others.

2:01:26
Feb. 16, 2025

Feb. 16, 2025

Bill DeVille • Feb 16, 2025

This time in 1969 George Jones and Tammy Wynette were married. Their marriage didn’t last but they made some great duets together and would even continue to tour and record together even after their divorce. So, we’ll feature a couple of duets from George and Tammy and others, like Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn, Billie Joe & Norah, Gram & Emmylou and more!

2:15:00
Feb. 9, 2025

Feb. 9, 2025

Bill DeVille • Feb 9, 2025

On this show we’ll spend a little time in the winners circle and play some of the artists from the Americana world who took home statuettes from the Grammy Awards the other night.

2:01:45
Groundhog Day Episode

Groundhog Day Episode

Bill DeVille • Feb 2, 2025

This time we celebrated Groundhog day. I featured some songs that signal Spring &/or Winter. We heard songs from artists like the Avett Brothers, Ondara, Jolie Holland and Willie Nelson. The ever prolific Charley Crockett has a  brand new album on the way, we checked out the brand new single!

2:01:07
Jan. 26, 2025

Jan. 26, 2025

Bill DeVille • Jan 26, 2025

On this USofA I'll featured a few tunes from Lucinda Williams. This legendary singer/songwriter turns 72 on January 26th. I will also feature a couple of covers by local artists like Trampled By Turtles and Pam Linton, and I have a new song from the late Kinky Friedman. He finished an album before he passed away last year. 

1:59:55
Jan. 19, 2025

Jan. 19, 2025

Bill DeVille • Jan 19, 2025

One of Bob Dylan’s most legendary albums, “Blood on the Tracks” was released on January 20th, 1975. The album, which was record at Sound 80 Studio here in the Twin Cities is turning 50! We’ll celebrate w/a handful of “tracks” from the album and I had a chat with guitarist Kevin Odegard, who performed on the album. We’ll also salute one of the USofA’s most beloved artists, Dolly Parton as she turns 79 today!  

2:00:33
Kevin Odegard reflects on recording 'Tangled Up in Blue' in Minneapolis with Bob Dylan
United States of Americana

Kevin Odegard reflects on recording 'Tangled Up in Blue' in Minneapolis with Bob Dylan

Bill DeVille • Jan 19, 2025

Fifty years ago — on January 20, 1975, to be exact — Bob Dylan released his 15th studio album, Blood on the Tracks. Musician Kevin Odegard joins Bill DeVille to talk about the Minneapolis recording sessions that shaped half of that monumental album.

16:30
Jan. 12, 2025

Jan. 12, 2025

Bill DeVille • Jan 12, 2025

There are lots of new albums that are set for release this year. On this United States of Americana I’ll feature a bunch of new tunes from 2025. I will play new songs from artists like Julien Baker and Torres, The Devil Makes Three, Ringo Starr and locals artists like Turn Turn Turn and Gary Louris!

1:59:29