WatchAmythyst Kiah plays songs from 'Still + Bright' in The Current studioZach McCormick • Dec 16, 2024The Tennessee-based singer-songwriter played a solo acoustic set, then sat down for a conversation with host Zach McCormick.
WatchWaxahatchee: Tiny Desk ConcertElle Mannion • Dec 16, 2024The Grammy-nominated artist returns to the Tiny Desk with a five-piece band and a built-out, Americana sound.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: John Anderson Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Dec 13, 2024For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we shine the spotlight John Anderson, a singer, songwriter and performer who’s part of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Big Mama ThorntonMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Dec 6, 2024For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we shine the spotlight on Big Mama Thornton, a blues singer who infused every performance with her indomitable spirit.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Gordon LightfootMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Nov 22, 2024For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we shine the spotlight on Gordon Lightfoot, a singer-songwriter who fellow Canadian Robbie Robertson called “a national treasure.”
News and InterviewsHe's been nominated 32 times for CMA Musician of the Year — but never wonNeda Ulaby • Nov 20, 2024Steel pedal guitarist Paul Franklin set a CMA record as a 32-time nominee for Musician of the Year. Will this year be different?
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Bonnie RaittMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Nov 15, 2024For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we shine the spotlight on Bonnie Raitt, an acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist whose career built slowly but surely to include 21 studio albums and 15 Grammy Awards … so far.
WatchGillian Welch and David Rawlings play songs from 'Woodland' at The Current for Radio HeartlandMike Pengra • Nov 13, 2024Welch and Rawlings played songs from their Grammy-nominated album.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Joni MitchellMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Nov 8, 2024For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we shine the spotlight on an iconic singer-songwriter who grew up in Saskatoon before settling in Laurel Canyon — and who staged a jaw-dropping comeback in 2022.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: "Aunt Samantha" BumgarnerMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Nov 1, 2024For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we remember influential fiddle and banjo player, “Aunt Samantha” Bumgarner, one of the first women country artists ever to be recorded.