THROUGH THE LENS: Overlooked and Neglected Roots Music Releases of 2025
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BONUS TRACKS: Roots Music News from Dolly Parton, Rhiannon Giddens, The Lone Bellow, and More
In June 2026, a new Dolly Parton-themed hotel will be opening in Nashville. According to the website, the SongTeller Hotel will weave "Dolly's songwriting spirit...into every room and suite. Wake up inspired by the artistic design, curated refinement, and unique Southern charm." Additionally, the new
THE READING ROOM: The Best Music Books of 2025
As the end of the year rolls around, so do the “best-of” lists. Overall, 2025 has been a good year for music books, with several outstanding biographies and autobiographies as well as some thoughtful critical analyses of music history. There is a book for everyone on this list of favorite
CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Eliot Bronson, Little Moon Travelers, Danni Nicholls
The old saying goes ‘it's not what you know, but who you know.’ Even though talent still holds sway n roots music, it’s still nice to have a friend in the business you can turn to. That’s doubly true if you’re crowdfunding. Having a well-known