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Stacy Chandler

BONUS TRACKS: MTV News Goes Dark, Dolly’s Rock Album, and More

BONUS TRACKS: MTV News Goes Dark, Dolly’s Rock Album, and More

I know none of us ever tuned in to MTV primarily for news, but we certainly knew it was there, a few minutes here and there between videos (videos!) with Kurt Loder (or correspondents like Chris Connelly, Tabitha Soren, Serena Altschul, or Sway) intoning about the latest music news, as

Nominees Announced for 2023 Americana Honors & Awards

Nominees Announced for 2023 Americana Honors & Awards

The nominees are in for the Americana Honors & Awards, with some familiar names as well as a few surprises. Charley Crockett is nominated in each of the three biggest categories — for his album, The Man From Waco (ND review) and its song “I’m Just a Clown” and for

Rhiannon Giddens Announces New Album, Her First with All Original Songs

Rhiannon Giddens Announces New Album, Her First with All Original Songs

It’s a big week for Rhiannon Giddens, with news of a new album as well as a big new award to add to her shelf. You’re the One, coming Aug. 18 on Nonesuch Records, is Giddens’ third solo album, and her first with all original songs. The 12

Renewed Turnpike Troubadours Drop New Video, Announce Album

Renewed Turnpike Troubadours Drop New Video, Announce Album

In conjunction with this week’s news of a new album coming from Turnpike Troubadours, the band released a video for the album’s first song today. “Mean Old Sun” is fans’ first glimpse into A Cat in the Rain, coming Aug. 25 via Bossier City Records/Thirty Tigers. The

BONUS TRACKS: Willie Nelson in the Rock Hall of Fame, RIP Gordon Lightfoot, and More

BONUS TRACKS: Willie Nelson in the Rock Hall of Fame, RIP Gordon Lightfoot, and More

The ballots have been counted for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Class of 2023 is set. Most notable among the names for roots music fans is Willie Nelson, who just celebrated his 90th birthday. The other inductees in the general category are Sheryl Crow, Kate Bush,

Billy Strings and Willie Nelson Roll Together on ‘California Sober’

Billy Strings and Willie Nelson Roll Together on ‘California Sober’

There comes a day when it’s time to walk away from the bar and quit your good-timing ways. Willie Nelson and Billy Strings are here to be our guides into clean living as they go sober in a new single together. California sober, that is. “California Sober” is Strings’

In the Deep End With … Bruce Robison and The Next Waltz’s Willie Nelson Tribute

In the Deep End With … Bruce Robison and The Next Waltz’s Willie Nelson Tribute

When Willie Nelson has a birthday, it’s always cause for celebration. As the revered singer-songwriter marks his 90th birthday this week, homegrown Texas record label and recording studio The Next Waltz has released One Night in Texas: The Next Waltz’s Tribute to the Red Headed Stranger, a collection