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September 19, 2024

Ferrell took home two awards in an evening that saw many women artists awarded while the Americana Music Association itself marked 25 years of existence.

Sierra Ferrell wins Album, Artist of the Year at dazzling 2024 Americana Honors & Awards program

Sierra Ferrell wins Album, Artist of the Year at dazzling 2024 Americana Honors & Awards program

Luke Taylor • Sep 19, 2024

Ferrell took home two awards in an evening that saw many women artists awarded while the Americana Music Association itself marked 25 years of existence.

Enter for a chance to win six Bruce Springsteen albums on vinyl

Enter for a chance to win six Bruce Springsteen albums on vinyl

Sep 18, 2024

The Current is celebrating Bruce Springsteen’s 75th birthday (Sept. 23, 2024) on Sept. 21 with a special countdown and vinyl giveaway featuring six of his classic albums.

JD Souther, who collaborated on 'Heartache Tonight' and other Eagles hits, dies at 78

JD Souther, who collaborated on 'Heartache Tonight' and other Eagles hits, dies at 78

The Associated Press • Sep 18, 2024

Souther was a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt.

Fall 2024 concert guide: Big music events in the Twin Cities

Fall 2024 concert guide: Big music events in the Twin Cities

Sep 18, 2024

There’s a lot of great live music coming up this fall in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here’s a selection of big shows hitting our area stages.

Coffee Break: First Love

Coffee Break: First Love

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 18, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that describe a first love would you like to hear?

What is Ritmofonica? Team members detail new Latin American music stream

What is Ritmofonica? Team members detail new Latin American music stream

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 18, 2024

Natalia Toledo and Ines Guanchez from the Ritmofonica team visit The Current’s Morning Show to talk about a new stream highlighting Latin American music.

Watch the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards

Watch the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards

Miguel Perez • Sep 18, 2024

Tune into the awards ceremony with performances from Noah Kahan, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Waxahatchee with MJ Lenderman, Wyatt Flores and more.

Photos: André Cymone and friends remember Bernadette Anderson

Photos: André Cymone and friends remember Bernadette Anderson

Sep 17, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 13, an all-star band led by André Cymone performed in north Minneapolis as part of a block party celebration dedicated to his late mother, Bernadette Anderson.

Watch Cassandra Lewis perform "More Like Mama" outside Surly Brewing Co.

Evan Clark • Sep 17, 2024

Cassandra Lewis, accompanied by Trevor Bahnson, performed an improptu version of a song from her new album, “Lost In a Dream.”

Coffee Break: IT Professionals

Coffee Break: IT Professionals

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 17, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about computers or technology would you like to hear?

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