THE READING ROOM: The Best Books from 2025 AmericanaFest Panelists

The fine folks at the Americana Music Association have curated another stellar lineup of roots artists for the 25th annual AMERICANAFEST extravaganza in Nashville, September 9-13, 2025. As with previous years' previews, most of the more recognizable performers are not highlighted (save for a couple of notable exceptions), the

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,