The 60 Best Albums of 2020
Despite a global pandemic, an economic crash, and the shut-down of international touring, 2020 bestowed an embarrassment of musical riches upon us.
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The 25 Best Americana Albums of 2020
In 2020, Americana artists empathetically dealt with the things that bind us together and keep us apart. The albums on this list encourage hope for the future based on a belief in the human spirit.
The 80 Best Albums of 2015
Travel back five years ago when the release calendar was rife with stellar albums. 2015 offered such an embarrassment of musical riches, that we selected 80 albums as best of the year.
The 15 Best Americana Albums of 2015
From the old guard reaffirming its status to upstarts asserting their prowess, personal tales voiced by true artists connected on an emotional level in the best Americana music of 2015.
The 50 Best Albums of 2020 So Far
Even in the coronavirus-shortened record release schedule of 2020, the year has offered a mountainous feast of sublime music. The 50 best albums of 2020 so far are an eclectic and increasingly "woke" bunch.
‘Reunions’ Is Yet Another Winner From Jason Isbell
Jason Isbell both subverts and embraces country and rock tropes on Reunions, his new album with the 400 Unit.
Amanda Shires Stokes Fires of Raging Rock ‘n’ Roll on Atmosphereless Tour
A down-to-earth roots musician who doesn't care if you call her instrument a violin or fiddle, Amanda Shires played it incredibly well while impressing Mile Highwomen, millennial men, and golden oldies alike during a hot winter night in Colorado.
Dixie Chicks Headline the Ally Coalition 6th Annual Talent Show
Jack and Rachel Antonoff drew strong talent including Dixie Chicks, Jason Isbell, and Carly Rae Jepsen to the LGBTQ equality benefit for the Ally Coalition.
Father John Misty and Jason Isbell Team Up to Take on Modern Angst in Berkeley
Putting two of America's top emerging songwriters of the past decade together makes for arguably the best combo tour of 2019.
True to Form, Jason Isbell Delivers an Exhilarating Set on ‘Live from the Ryman’
Culled mostly from a series of sold-out 2017 Nashville shows, Live from the Ryman confirms Jason Isbell's status as a mesmerizing performer, and will likely convert new fans.
Newport Folk Fest: Jon Batiste Leads Superb Finale
Another weekend at the Newport Folk Festival provides some amazing musical memories, especially the Jon Batiste-led star-studded finale.