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Rich Gordon

Let's Celebrate -- Not Deny -- Americana's Country Roots

Let's Celebrate -- Not Deny -- Americana's Country Roots

Fifteen to 20 years ago, when some music industry professionals were trying to define and popularize "Americana music" as a distinct genre, they had a pretty clear idea of what the term meant. They were thinking of contemporary songs and artists that borrowed from country-music traditions -- music

Defining "Americana": Isn't It Just Country-Rock?

With just a few weeks to go before the 15th annual AmericanaFest in Nashville, now is a good time to ask: What the heck is "Americana" music anyway? The Americana Music Association, which puts on the conference, puts it this way: Americana is contemporary music that incorporates elements