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September 23, 2021

Wednesday evening's gathering at the Ryman Auditorium brought accolades to many artists in a ceremony packed with live performances.

Brandi Carlile, Black Pumas and Sturgill Simpson among the 2021 Americana Honors and Awards winners

Brandi Carlile, Black Pumas and Sturgill Simpson among the 2021 Americana Honors and Awards winners

Luke Taylor • Sep 23, 2021

Wednesday evening's gathering at the Ryman Auditorium brought accolades to many artists in a ceremony packed with live performances.

The Chart Show: A Hall of Fame Grand Slam!

The Chart Show: A Hall of Fame Grand Slam!

Sep 23, 2021

Four artists, including Jon Batiste, land in the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week after 10 consecutive weeks in the chart. Plus, CHVRCHES debut at No. 11. Check out all the results and vote for your favorites for next week.

Watch the 2021 Americana Honors & Awards live stream

Watch the 2021 Americana Honors & Awards live stream

Bruce Warren • Sep 22, 2021

The Americana Honors & Awards have celebrated pioneering veteran artists and trailblazing newcomers. The ceremony is the hallmark event of the annual AMERICANAFEST, and it streams live on Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m. CDT.

Coffee Break: First Day of Fall

Coffee Break: First Day of Fall

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Sep 22, 2021

Fall is officially here! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that give you those good fall feelings do you want to hear?

St. Paul’s KayCyy tapped gospel roots to work on Kanye West’s ‘Donda’

St. Paul’s KayCyy tapped gospel roots to work on Kanye West’s ‘Donda’

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Sep 22, 2021

The local rapper's contributions show up on Kanye's 10th studio album.

Watch Lil Nas X cover Dolly Parton's 'Jolene'

Watch Lil Nas X cover Dolly Parton's 'Jolene'

Ann Powers • Sep 21, 2021

Here is the logical end of the arc that began with 'Old Town Road': Lil Nas X has covered Dolly Parton's 'Jolene.'

Americana Fest returns to Nashville after COVID pause last year

Americana Fest returns to Nashville after COVID pause last year

Luke Taylor • Sep 21, 2021

Radio Heartland's Mike Pengra and United States of Americana's Bill DeVille reflect on the 2021 Americana Music Association's Americana Fest, which takes place in Nashville this week.

Coffee Break: Gratitude

Coffee Break: Gratitude

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Sep 21, 2021

Today is World Gratitude Day. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that express gratitude do you want to hear?

Sarah Dash, singer and co-founder of LaBelle, dies at age 76

Sarah Dash, singer and co-founder of LaBelle, dies at age 76

Jaclyn Diaz • Sep 21, 2021

Sarah Dash is best remembered as the singer and co-founder of the all-female singing group LaBelle, best known for their 1974 hit 'Lady Marmalade.'

Fugees announce reunion tour (but it’s going to mean a road trip for Minnesotans)

Fugees announce reunion tour (but it’s going to mean a road trip for Minnesotans)

Jay Gabler • Sep 21, 2021

Yes, you read that right: the Fugees are getting back together. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel have announced a world tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of their hit album The Score. The news comes 15 years after the band’s breakup. “The Fugees have a complex but impactful history,” said Hill in a statement.…

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