The best Americana albums are a multicultural, mixed-gender, cross-genre lineup of music that draws from country, folk, rock, blues, roots music, and bluegrass.
In The Chicago Sessions, Americana’s Rodney Crowell travels to the house Wilco built and subtly delivers one of his best albums in years.
Rodney Crowell discusses his friendship with Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, his continued passion for writing, and the importance that risk has played in his career.
Rodney Crowell tapped into traditional country and country rock to create Diamonds and Dirt, which pointed forward to the future development of Americana music.
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.
This was a major year for country music. With Lil Nas X, the world saw the shift. But others are helping to move country from near homogeneity to a diverse pastiche.
Texas songwriting legend Rodney Crowell lovingly re-records 12 of his best songs. Turn up the volume and hear a master at work.
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