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THE READING ROOM: 'Living in the Present with John Prine' In May 2018, John Prine told Tom Piazza that many of his friends told him he should write a memoir. Prine laughed at the idea, telling Piazza: “’That’s for when you’re almost dead, isn’t it? I’m just getting started. There’s a lot of things I
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&
FOUNDERS KEEPERS: Fresh Sounds From Old Favorites Pete Droge, Dar Williams, Robbie Fulks and More We’re all over the map this time around, from the Pacific Northwest to upstate New York, to the heart of Texas to the city of angels and beyond. And, like several of the songwriters included here, I find myself contemplating the passage of time as I write about this