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As far as musical excavators go, few are as unflinching as Rhiannon Giddens. Through her work with the Carolina Chocolate Drops and a growing body of solo material, the 42-year-old multi-instrumentalist has mined the darkest recesses of the American subconscious to give voice to the used, abused and oppressed. But …

Ahead of a two-night run in Los Angeles at the Orpheum Theatre that begins tonight, Tedeschi Trucks Band stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform multiple songs on the show’s outdoor stage. During a short set, the 12-piece soul-rock outfit, led by the husband-and-wife duo of guitarist Derek Trucks and …

Chely Wright and Austin Jenckes take different approaches to chronicling the journey to meet their partners in a pair of excellent new tracks, the Sisterhood aim for summer radio dominance with “Get Up and Go” and Tenille Arts pays tribute to her mother in this week’s group of must-hear songs. …

Brandi Carlile spotlights the joys and rigors of motherhood in her new video for “The Mother.” Released ahead of this weekend’s Mother’s Day holiday, the clip follows a diverse group of moms with one thing in common: an unshakeable dedication to provide for their children. There are scenes of women …

Dylan LeBlanc has offered another look at his upcoming album with the jangly new song “Born Again.” LeBlanc’s album Renegade will be released June 7th via ATO Records. In “Born Again,” LeBlanc ponders the transformative power of pain, with ringing guitar arpeggios echoing the melancholy feeling of his lyrics. “You …

Eighty-three years ago today, Roy Orbison was born in the North Texas town of Vernon. The singer with the darkly operatic voice would shine among the early architects of rock & roll, emphasizing a gift for bold balladry in tunes such as “Running Scared,” “In Dreams” and “Crying,” while also …

John Prine surprised Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium this past weekend when he showed up during the encore of Todd Snider‘s concert for a rousing 4/20-performance of “Illegal Smile.” The longtime friends traded verses on the 1971 classic, with Snider, grinning ear-to-ear, ceding the stage to his songwriting hero and mentor before …

Marty Stuart’s dedication as one of greatest ambassadors and preservationists has earned him the honor of being named the latest artist-in-residence at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Stuart, the 16th performer to participate in the museum’s prestigious program, will curate a series of three shows, producing and …

Brantley Gilbert has announced his itinerary for the upcoming 2019 Not Like Us Tour. Named for the Georgia native’s newly released song, the trek officially launches on June 20th. Beginning in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Not Like Us tour currently has dates scheduled through mid-October, with stops including Hartford, Connecticut; Jacksonville, …

The Cadillac Three return with their first new music since 2017’s Legacy album. Much like the band itself, “Crackin’ Cold Ones With the Boys” is a loose, party-ready jam that celebrates the camaraderie of the road — and drinking beers at the end of sweaty gig. But while it was …