United States of Americana Delve into music with country and roots influences, covering genres like folk, bluegrass, and alt-country, every Sunday from 7 to 10 a.m. Central, with host Bill DeVille.
Jan. 18, 2026Bill DeVille • Jan 18, 2026Country music legend Dolly Parton turns 80 years of age tomorrow. Seems like a fantastic reason to spin lotsa Dolly! Pretty much the whole 3rd hour all Dolly, all the time! I also have a few new tuned for 2026.
Jan. 11, 2026Bill DeVille • Jan 11, 2026Author Jonathan Bernstein dropped in to chat about his new book, ‘What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome: The Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle.’ Also, we’ll hear lotsa new Americana for 2026!
News and InterviewsJonathan Bernstein, writer of the authorized biography of Justin Townes Earle, shares thoughts on the late singer-songwriterBill DeVille • Jan 11, 2026Bernstein spoke with The Current’s Bill DeVille ahead of the January 13 release of ‘What Do You Do When You're Lonesome: The Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle.’
Jan. 4, 2026Bill DeVille • Jan 4, 2026We again take a look back at 2025 on this USofA. We’ll remember a few of the artists we lost. We’ll also play back more of the great Americana you heard on this show in the year that was 2025.
Dec. 28, 2025Bill DeVille • Dec 28, 2025On this United States of Americana we’ll take a listen to some of the great tunes you heard on the show in 2025. Artists like Jason Isbell, Molly Tuttle, Jesse Welles, Chaparelle & Charley Crockett!
All Holiday Tunes ShowBill DeVille • Dec 21, 2025It’s become a tradition. The last Sunday before Christmas we do an all holiday tunes United States of Americana. This time we featured a few new ones for 2025 and a mix of old and newer holiday classics.
Dec. 14th Bill DeVille • Dec 14, 2025This time on United States of Americana we remember Raul Malo. The leader and voice of The Mavericks passed away last Monday at age 60. Raul Malo was known for his amazing voice and he and the band’s ability to combine Country, Rock, Latin & even Ska styles into their danceable sound. Rest in peace, El Maestro.
Dec. 7, 2025 Dec 7, 2025This time on United States of Americana we featured a session with Hayes Carll. He dropped by the station a few weeks ago, prior to his show at the Amsterdam Bar and Hall. We also celebrated Tom Waits 76th birthday.
WatchHayes Carll plays songs from 'We're Only Human' in The Current studioBill DeVille • Dec 7, 2025Texas singer-songwriter Hayes Carll released his 10th album, We’re Only Human, on August 8.
Nov. 23, 2025Bill DeVille • Nov 23, 2025Wanted: The Outlaws, the legendary album featuring Waylon & Willie, Jessie Colter & Tompall Glaser went Platinum this day in 1976. It was the first country album to reach that status. Reason enough to feature a little “Outlaw Country” on this USofA. We also continued our salute to Todd Snider.
