We dig deeper into the roots of the Americana music genre and how the meanings laid into the groundwork of its songs aren't always fully understood.

Wilco released Hot Sun Cool Shroud in 2024. It’s a summery EP from one of alt-country’s pioneers, Jeff Tweedy. Tweedy is worth mentioning for multiple reasons. First, he had a lot to do with the ...

A flashback of a flashback. The time: May 2000. The setting: Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium. The occasion: An all-star gathering of Americana and bluegrass giants celebrating the almost ...

Morgan Wallen was caught on video saying a racial slur. Oliver Anthony’s song “Rich Men North of Richmond” (2023) became a conservative anthem for right-wing politicians. Jason Aldean’s music video ...

Matt Andersen, a Canadian songwriter who just released the new album 'The Hammer & the Rose,' is putting his own spin on Americana music. - Credit: Dan Jardine* Canadian singer-songwriter Matt ...

We’re well into November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. While the holiday is still a couple of weeks away, music fans have plenty to be thankful for this Friday. The week brought us a ...

Billboard highlights several new holiday songs across country, Americana, bluegrass and Contemporary Christian music.

Jon Batiste's eyes lit up as he walked through the National Museum of African American Music to see his exhibit among legends ...

The new movie "Twisters" was announced to the shock and surprise of the film and music marketplaces. Arguably, a significant reason that the film exists is because Americana and country music are ...

On Wednesday, Sept. 18, the Americana Music Association presented its 23rd annual Americana Honors & Awards ceremony. In an expansive celebration of the vibrant variety of traditions and styles that ...

The Americana Music Association once again took over the legendary Troubadour night club in West Hollywood Saturday night for its annual pre-Grammy salute show. This year's event honored the music of ...

Check out the playlist: six of our favorite songs, from six artists nominated for many of this year's Awards. Songs We Love: 2015 Americana Awards Edition Songs We Love: 2015 Americana Awards Edition ...