Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Tony RiceMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Jun 6, 2025This week’s Classic Americana selection spotlights one the most influential bluegrass guitarists in the history of the genre: Tony Rice.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: T-Bone WalkerMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 30, 2025This week’s Classic Americana pick spotlights a massively influential blues guitarist: T-Bone Walker.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Stevie Nicks goes soloMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 23, 2025Our Classic Americana pick spotlights a breakthrough solo single by Stevie Nicks, who brought in some friends to help her roll it out.
News and InterviewsGary Louris plays songs from 'Dark Country' at The CurrentBill DeVille • May 18, 2025The Jayhawks’ frontman released his fourth solo album, ‘Dark Country,’ on February 14 of this year.
News and InterviewsGet to know singer-songwriter Hunter MettsBill DeVille • May 5, 2025Folk and Americana artist Metts stands apart from other ‘American Idol’ alumni by virtue of creating his own music.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Dave Dudley keeps on truckin'Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 2, 2025Our Classic Americana pick was recorded in Minneapolis by an artist from Wisconsin — and it ended up launching a whole new subgenre.
News and InterviewsPhotos: Rhiannon Giddens' sold-out Biscuits & Banjos Festival centers Black music, art and culture Apr 28, 2025The three-day festival included a reunion of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and the debut of Giddens’ new band, The Old-Time Revue.
News and InterviewsCarolina to 'Cowboy Carter' and back: A celebration of Black roots music finds a homeJewly Hight • Apr 25, 2025For musicians like Rhiannon Giddens and Rissi Palmer, trying to break down doors in the folk and country music scenes has been a long road. A festival in Durham this weekend aims to remedy that.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Willie Nelson's own version of 'Crazy'Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Apr 25, 2025Our Classic Americana pick this week features Willie Nelson’s version of a song he wrote that became a massive hit for Patsy Cline.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: John Prine's 'happy enchilada' songMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Apr 18, 2025Our Classic Americana pick this week features a great song by John Prine that inadvertently created a delightful mondegreen.
