Jess Williamson: Raised on Dolly, Bound for Elsewhere By Brian D’Ambrosio Jess Williamson was four or five years old, riding in the backseat while her mother drove and her grandmother sat up front. A song came over the radio. The two women began talking about how much they loved the singer. “Who is that?” Williamson […]
Playlist: Downstate For the Holidays (on Apple Music) Here it is, your holiday playlist on Apple Music, full of quality Americana musical style and holiday cheer and occasional longing and regrets. Curated by Rodney Metoyer with love to you. Follow and take it with you everywhere over the next fortnight! Enjoy our other holiday playlist […]
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CMA Fest 2024 article and first slideshow of photos by @shanaleighphoto and second slideshow of photos & cover photo by @lilyonfilm @cruselily Before the sun came up on June 6th, people were lining up outside Music City Center to get a glimpse of Dolly Parton in Fan Fair X, at the CMA Close Up Stage. […]
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A Flurry of Reissues from the Inimitable Jonathan Richman Jonathan Richman is an artist you’ll likely love or hate. His idiosyncratic, nasal vocals will either charm or annoy, as will his melodies and lyrics, which sometimes hint at his background as a new-wave act and Velvet Underground fan but often seem more suited to Sesame […]
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