Digital producer Jay Gabler shares his favorite songs of 2020.

Winners of the 2020 Americana Music Association's Honors and Awards were quietly announced this week, with the Highwomen winning in three categories and the late John Prine honored as Artist of the Year. Radio Heartland's Mike Pengra celebrates this year's honorees with an hourlong program showcasing the music.

In honor of Dolly Parton, we dedicated yesterday's Coffee Break to artists widely considered to be "National Treasures". And guess what? We didn't have enough time! So we're going for round two today.

“I got tired of signing ‘Save Our Stages’ petitions and decided to do something,” said Mary Beth Mueller. “Many of us simply cannot imagine this city or the national music landscape without First Avenue. We started emailing bands, and every single one of them responded, ‘yes.’” The statement by Mueller – founder of Kill Kancer…

It’s no secret that 2020 has been a rough year, and one that’s been particularly hard on the music industry. But while we get ready to bid 2020 adieu, there are still plenty of opportunities to support local music. We’ve put together a list of ten holiday gifts for music lovers that give back to…

Marketing manager Bethany Sweet shares her favorite songs of 2020.

Dolly Parton can't stay out of the news cycle because she just can't stop being WONDERFUL. One thing is for sure -- she's a National Treasure. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists you consider a National Treasure?

The new live album recording of that 2013 10th Anniversary show finds the band has grown into slick and practiced pros. The pop and grind of the synths, and the harmonies of Jenny Lewis and Gibbard - sweet and novel after going so long without.

The Local Show host Andrea Swensson shares her favorite Minnesota-made songs of 2020.

An artist with numerous hits and awards, Pride is also remembered as one of country music's first Black superstars. 'I've tried to go onstage and do 110 percent every time I go on,' Pride said in 2012. 'And I think I'm a pretty nice fellow.'