Christian Lopez Reconnects With the “Kid in Me” While Exploring ‘The Other Side’ of Life
Americana’s Christian Lopez shares some doubts about a music career in this insightful interview from AmericanaFest but feels good about his new album.
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Eight AmericanaFest Best (and Not So Great) Moments
There were hits and misses at AmericanaFest 2021 in Nashville, but organizers made a valiant effort to ensure the festival allowed us to hear live music again.
Taking Selfie Portraits a Snap for AmericanaFest Artists Like Maggie Rose
If every picture tells a story, these artists who were in Nashville during last week’s AmericanaFest can write chapter and verse about their experiences.
Natalie Hemby Making “Herstory” at AmericanaFest
Natalie Hemby professes her love for Nashville, where this Highwoman has experienced ups and downs but seems ready to hit the high notes now.
Joshua Radin Gets Back in the Game With First AmericanaFest Appearance
In the second of a three-part series previewing artists playing at AmericanaFest, singer-songwriter Joshua Radin is eager to perform in front of crowds again while trying to be “the best version of myself”.
Rachel Baiman Presents the Look of “Young Love” on Way to AmericanaFest
Opening a three-part series previewing artists playing at AmericanaFest this month, Rachel Baiman lets the movements of two expressive dancers illustrate her beautiful song in this music video premiere.
Bailey Bryan Brings Her “Sensitive Bad Bitch Music” to Bonnaroo and Beyond
Bailey Bryan shifted gears after moving to Nashville and is making the most of a Fresh Start ahead of her first major tour as a pop-R&B headliner.
Maggie Rose Invites You to ‘Have a Seat’ at Her Table of Earthly Delights
Nashville’s Maggie Rose lets it fly on her third studio LP and marks the return of energetic live shows by celebrating a revival that “feels like a triumph”.
Ellen Foley Is Back in Swing of Things with ‘Fighting Words’
Ready to release her fifth solo album, New York triple-threat Ellen Foley revisits a career filled with legends of the stage, screen and recording studio, along with “The Thing That Will Never Die”.
Carly Kraft Is Off and Running As Coral Moons Shine on ‘Fieldcrest’ (premiere + interview)
As the frontwoman of Boston’s Coral Moons, Carly Kraft fires an opening salvo on the indie-rock quartet’s LP debut with “I Feel Alive”, a rock-hard statement for the pandemic era.
Dream Teamer Brett Newski Hoops It Up to Make “Varsity” for Winning Project
When life’s struggles get you down, singer-songwriter Brett Newski provides the perfect pick-me-up with his new book and accompanying soundtrack album.
Chris Turpin and Stephanie Jean Band Together to Make Ida Mae ‘Click’ in Nashville
Summer might be the perfect time to celebrate Ida Mae Day with a refreshing married duo from England whose new album Click Click Domino should heat up lukewarm Americana traditions.
