News out of Nashville this morning is that singer-songwriter Todd Snider passed away on Friday, November 14. Over the last few weeks, the funny, freak-folk adjacent troubadour has been in the news, not only for his latest album HIGH, LONESOME AND THEN SOME, which came out October 17 via Aimless Records / Thirty Tigers, but also for a suddenly canceled tour and arrest. It recently came to light that he had been suffering from walking pneumonia, as well.
Although details from these recent events are still scarce, Snider was beloved as a musician. He was an artist's artist and a fixture in the East Nashville arts and culture scene. No Depression last caught up with him in 2022, but archives show that he's been a staple in this corner of roots music since his third album, 1998's Viva Satellite.
Snider's team shared the following tribute:
Others — including No Depression contributing photographers Amos Perrine and Chad Corcoran, The Five Spot venue in Nashville, and artists Charlie Overbey and Michael Paul Brennan — have also already been sharing their memories and care:
As the news continued to spread, more and more roots musicians paid their respects, including Aaron Lee Tasjan, Wild Ponies, and the Newport Folk Festival.
RIP to saxophone player and bandleader for the late night show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Cleto Escobedo III. He was just 59 years old. Read more at The New York Times.
Jason Isbell will be reuniting with Drive-by Truckers on December 2 on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to celebrate the band's Definitive Decoration Day reissue, which is out now via New West.
In honor of its centennial year, the Grand Ole Opry release a double LP with 20 exclusive, live performances recorded at the iconic country music venue. Featured artists include Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and more. Learn more and nab the limited edition release here.
Elsewhere in Nashville, singer-songwriter Ron Pope announced a benefit concert to support the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Called “Hunger Can’t Wait: Songs for SNAP Relief,” the event is scheduled to take place Sunday, November 23, at Eastside Bowl in Nashville. Pope said the following a press release:
It’s no secret that I love volunteering at the food bank. ...No other part of my life is that particular brand of fulfilling. I bring my friends, I bring my family, and we pack boxes or sort what needs sorting. I love having the opportunity to do something tangible to help our neighbors. This time, Second Harvest called me not to haul stuff, but to raise my voice in song. I’ll be hosting an evening of music with incredible songwriters, including my buds Tyler Braden, Morgan Wade, Hayes Carll, Mary Gauthier, Jaimee Harris, Tommy Prine, Kim Richey, and some more special guests that I can’t tell y’all about just yet.
Tickets are available for purchase here and direct donations to the food bank can be made here.
NPR reported on the latest generation of folk-protest singers going viral on social media. No Depression has been covering all three of these featured artists, — Jesse Welles, Jensen McRae, and Mon Rovîa — as well.
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WHAT' WE'RE LISTENING TO:
Sara Bareilles - "Salt Then Sour Then Sweet" f/ Brandi Carlisle
Saha Gnawa - "Soudani Manayou" f/ Nels Cline
Tobias Jesso Jr. - "I Love You" (from his forthcoming album s h i n e, due out November 21 via R&R)
Tony Trischka - "Lost John" f/ The SteelDrivers
David Huckfelt - "The Race Is On" (a George Jones cover from this forthcoming album, I WAS BORN BUT, due out January 16, 2026 via Don Giovanni Records)
NEW RELEASES – 11/14/25
The Bros. Landreth - Dog Ear
Abigail Dowd - Saints & Warrior
Everything But the Girl - The Best of Everything But the Girl
Vince Gill - Secondhand Smoke [EP]
Glamour Gowns - Alone in the Frame
Courtney Hartman - With You
J.C. Hopkins - It’s a Sad and Beautiful World (due out 11/15)
Colter Wall - Memories and Empties
COMING SOON - 11/21/25
Haley Heynderickx and Max García Conover - What of Our Nature
Lisa O'Neill - The Wind Doesn't Blow This Far Right [EP] (due out 11/19)
Amy Speace - The Blue Rock Session
James Steinle - Heat of Morning
Vickie Vaughn - Travel On
Kim Wilson - Slow Burn
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