Hilary Saunders
BONUS TRACKS: IBMA Winners, Steve Earle's Opry Induction, and More Roots Music News
The 36th annual International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) took place this week in Chattanooga. Its Industry Awards, presented this year by the Benwood Foundation and voted on by bluegrass musicians and industry peers, honored a number of stars, up-and-comers, and professionals. Check out a few highlights below — including Billy Strings&
BONUS TRACKS: New Music From More Author-Songwriters
No Depression recently shared an excerpt from the Summer 2021 "Voices" issue featuring half a dozen roots musicians, including Steve Earle, Will Johnson, John Darnielle (of The Mountain Goats), and more, who have also written books. The piece, written by Jason Heller, goes on to explore the similarities
BONUS TRACKS: Another New One from Willie Nelson, Banjo Lessons from Kaïa Kater, and More Roots Music News
For his his 155th album (according to Texas Monthly) and 78th solo record, Willie Nelson has announced an 11-track tribute to fellow Texas icon Merle Haggard. Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle, which follows a series of covers albums honoring Harlan Howard, Ray Price, George Gershwin, Frank Sinatra, and Rodney Crowell,
No Depression's Best of August 2025
August was stacked with new music: No Depression tracked 45 roots releases in the longest summer month! Spotlight artist Dean Johnson brought Pacific Northwest clouds to a sunny day (ND feature) and Margo Price (ND review) returned in full country force. Plus, check out more in-depth stories on American music
BONUS TRACKS: Trombone Shorty, Cha Wa, and More Honor 20 Years Since Hurricane Katrina
Today marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall and battered Southern Louisiana. The Category 3 storm was one of the most destructive in American history, as the levees around New Orleans failed to protect the city from massive flooding, causing more than $100 billion in damages and nearly 2,
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SPOTLIGHT: Dean Johnson - "Shake Me" [VIDEO]
Editor's Note: Dean Johnson is No Depression's Spotlight Artist for August 2025. Learn more about the Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter and his new album I Hope We Can Still Be Friends, due out August 22 via Saddle Creek, here. Stay tuned for more from Johnson all month