Artist - Charles Wesley Godwin 

Charles Wesley Godwin

Charles Wesley Godwin talks about his latest album, 

, and how his life and songwriting has changed since returning home to West Virginia

New Artist Of The Week: Charles Wesley Godwin

Artist - Brent Cobb 2

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Warming to the task of picking his five favourite gospel songs, Cobb explains how each one has left an indelible mark on him and his music – including a couple of favourites he’s re-recorded for his own release.

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Louis Brennan 1

The London-based Dubliner is premiering the video for his new single exclusively at Holler.

Video Premiere: Louis Brennan - Black Limousine

Corb Lund 1

The award winning Canadian singer talks about his forthcoming album 

, a collection of his favourite tracks written by close friends and world-class songwriters such as Hayes Carll, Todd Snider, Canadian Country Music Legend Ian Tyson and more.

Conner Smith 1

One of Holler’s New For 2022 artists, we sat down with Conner Smith to talk through his plans for the year and look back on a country music journey that began when he was just 6 years old.

Artist - Le Ren 2 

From her home in Montreal, Le Ren talks Holler through her debut LP, 

Artist - Mike and the Moonpies 1 

Mike Harmeier caught up with Holler to discuss the concept of the working man, paternal influence, the band’s dancehall roots and more.

Matt

Artist - Hannah Grace 2

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Holler are proud to present a monthly series of live sessions in partnership with Bob Harris' Under The Apple Tree. This month, we are joined by the wonderful Hannah Grace.

Under The Apple Tree & Holler Sessions: Hannah Grace

Holler

Artist - Gram Parsons 1 

Almost 50 years on from his death in a Joshua Tree motel, Gram Parsons' legacy is still paramount. Holler looks back on some of his most important recordings.

Nathan

Graham Nash Photography 6: 'Self-portrait at The Plaza Hotel, 1974. New York City'

Graham Nash joins Holler to discuss his new photo journal, recalling music, memories and magic. 

A Life In Focus: The Photography of Graham Nash

Artist - Martina McBride 2

Martina had barely unpacked her bags from Blake Shelton’s Friends and Heroes tour when she sat down to talk about her new Greatest Hits album, 'Independence Day' and being a conduit for her songs to flow around the world.

Kelly

Long Reads

Awards - Luke Combs CMA 2021

Since 1967, only seven women have taken the Entertainer of the Year Award home in the 55 years since the CMA was created. Seven. In 55 years.

Man, I Feel Like A Loser: The Decade-Long Wait for a Female Entertainer of the Year

Alison

Artist - Kacey Musgraves 6

Does the Musgraves Grammy snub mean her Golden Hour is over?

Opinion: Has Kacey Musgraves Been Snubbed?

Live - Brandi Carlile Americana Awards

Marcus K Dowling explains how the awards were a bittersweet attempt by an industry representing a nation to again celebrate its once proudly indomitable spirit.

Americana Awards 2021: The National Need for Healing

Marcus K.

Artist - Charley Pride

The celebrity created from Charley Pride’s talent was surely a start; a showcase of what Black artists can bring to the table. But without the inclusion of Black talent in all facets of the industry, that inclusion is hollow and performative.

CMT Giants: The Enduring Legacy of Charley Pride

Holly

Preview Railbird Festival

Our top artist recommendations for a weekend of great live music at Railbird Festival in Kentucky! 

Preview: 10 Artists to see at Railbird Festival 2021

Opinion

Artist - Suzy Bogguss 1

The tenacious work ethic of Suzy Bogguss meant she was never going to drop off the radar after her platinum-selling, hit-filled heyday.

Paul

Jason Scott & The High Heat

Caught halfway between amplified Americana and big hooks heartland roots-rock, Jason Scott & the High Heat create a sweeping, dynamic sound that reaches far beyond the traditions of their Oklahoma City home.

Video Premiere: Jason Scott & The High Heat - 'Quittin' Time'

Whitmore Sisters

Holler spoke to The Whitmore Sisters about 

, the first time the acclaimed alt-country sisters will have crossed the streams of their individual musical powers and made an album together as a group.

New Artist of the Week: The Whitmore Sisters

Ryan Culwell

The Texas raised singer wraps his panhandle poetic sensibilities around this true life coming of age mini-drama from his new album 

Premiere: Ryan Culwell's 'Wild Sometimes'

Grady Spencer & the Work 

Fort Worth, Texas-based band Grady Spencer & the Work talk us through their new album 

and exclusively premiere the video for their new single 'Grown'

New Artist Of The Week: Grady Spencer & the Work

Artist - Scotty McCreery 2

Artist - Scotty McCreery

With the release of a Hallmark movie based on one of his songs, McCreery picks his favourite festive films.

Madeleine

Cody Johnson Family Xmas 

Johnson sits down to talk all about what made his Lone Star Christmases so memorable as a child, and what he does now to make the holidays special for his own family.

A Guide To: A Lone Star Christmas with Cody Johnson

Josh Turner Xmas big

Artist - Josh Turner 1

The great annual debate of when it’s the appropriate time to begin Christmas festivities was not in question this year for the Grammy-nominated artist.

Sad Daddy 1

Jug band fiddle, four-part harmonies and goosebumps aplenty on this porch stomping reflection on the state of the world and a longing for simpler times

North Mississippi Allstars 1

'See The Moon' is a sizzling chunk of uplifting roots funk from the legendary family collective featuring Sharisse Norman and Lamar Williams Jr - the son of Allman Brothers bassist Lamar Williams Sr - on vocals.

North Mississippi Allstars - See The Moon

Grace Cummings 1

The sophomore album from Melbourne based singer Grace Cummings dives even deeper into the dark and dramatic places that her distinctively raw folk songs inhabit.

Artist - Kezia Gill 5

Artist - Kezia Gill 4

Holler are proud to present a monthly series of live sessions in partnership with Under The Apple Tree. This month, it's a pleasure to be joined by the wondrous songwriter, Kezia Gill.

Under The Apple Tree x Holler Sessions: Kezia Gill

Artist - Leon Timbo 1 

Leon Timbo reflects on the experiences highlighted on his EP 

, as well as his theories on creativity, artistic growth and iconic Black musicians who are evolving Americana as a musical space.

Artist - Tim Kelly 1

 brings together songs Kelly wrote when he was a teenager with more recently penned fare.

Amanda

Artist - Zac Brown Band 2021 

Clay and Coy from ZZB delve into their new album The Comeback, supporting The Rolling Stones and the communal influence of Zac himself. 

Mark

Artist - Jane Bruce 1

 captures an emotionally honest moment of self-doubt on her new single 'Too Late'.

Artist - Margo Cilker

Holler catches up with the Oregon-based singer/songwriter following the release of her album Pohorylle

Artist - Judy Collins

In a career that spans some 60 years, Judy Collins has witnessed the continued rise of modern folk music while remaining as remarkably prolific as ever.

Artist - Goodnight, Texas 1

Single Premiere: Goodnight, Texas' 'Borrowed Time'

Artist - American Aquarium 1

Holler recently caught up with Barham to discuss NASCAR, working toward a better south, 90s country, the long road to 

Artist - Grayson Jenkins

Holler catch up with Jenkins to discuss some of the inspiration behind 

 his serendipitous encounter with Sturgill Simpson and reflecting on how he’s grown since opting to pursue music full-time.

Graphic - UTAT x Holler - Jonny Morgan 2

Picture: UTAT x Holler - Jonny Morgan

From November, Holler are proud to present a monthly series of live sessions in partnership with Under The Apple Tree. For our first session, it's a pleasure to introduce you to British songwriter and journeyman, Jonny Morgan.

Under The Apple Tree & Holler Sessions: Jonny Morgan

Ross

Artist - Leah Blevins

Chatting outside an East Nashville coffee shop, Leah Blevins discusses the long road to 

, imposter syndrome, Appalachian stereotypes, adjusting to city life and more.

Artist - Yasmin Williams 

Speaking about the artists whose music has informed her, Williams has a common theme. In creating her own path in the fingerstyle guitar tradition, which has largely remained the bastion of white men, she looks to forebears who each did something original.

Artist - Birdtalker 1

The Nashville-based indie-folk band's second album

 pairs songs about life's weightier moments alongside messages of hope.

Artist - Emily Scott Robinson

A truly nurturing soul, Telluride, Colorado-based songwriter Emily Scott Robinson has mastered the art of using music as a means of healing.

Artist - Kelsey Waldon 1

Oh Boy Records artist Kelsey Waldon talks with Holler about her artistic bond with John Prine, finding her way in Nashville and more for 

Artist - Katie Callahan 1

Over sparse arrangements and meditative lyricism, the album untangles Callahan's feelings about her evangelical upbringing and the person she's become.

Album Premiere: Katie Callahan's The Water Comes Back

Artist - Lady A 2021

Alison Bonaguro sits down with Lady A to reflect on their long career in country music, and how a pause they took in 2014 allowed them to gravitate back together for a new chapter of music making

Lady A: The Pause that Kept the Music Playing

Artist - Bendigo Fletcher 1 

Folk-rock melodies, a thunderous howl and wide-eyed performances - Bendigo Fletcher are Elektra Record's next best thing. Their frontman Ryan Anderson caught up with Holler to talk about the group's new album, 'Fits of Laughter'. 

Artist - Maja Francis 1

Francis spoke with Holler about filming the pink-themed video with her longtime friends and folk darlings First Aid Kit. 

Video Premiere: Maja Francis' 'Mama' ft. First Aid Kit

Artist - Pokey LaFarge 1 

Right from the start it was apparent: here was a man with eclectic and unusual tastes, fusing a mixture of ragtime, swing, jazz and blues to create a sound that was simultaneously old and new, speaking to the present in the language of the past.

Artist - Gregory Dwayne 2

Gregory Dwane recently released his self-titled debut album, which bridges southern-tinged alt-country with a hard-edged Americana.

Artist - Lilly Hiatt 1

Lilly Hiatt catches up with Holler to discuss the music and albums most dear to her heart for 

Artist - Great Peacock

Led by longtime friends and musical collaborators Andrew Nelson and Blount Floyd, Great Peacock have been carving out folky, southern rock ballads for close to a decade. 

Artist - Joy Oladokun 1

Oladokun talks candidly about learning to open up during co-writes, how meditation and nature have kept her grounded and being an inspiration to others as a queer Black woman.

Artist - Katie Frank 1

 draws together an array of influences — alt-country, pop, roots — all of which are fused together by Frank's straightforward attitude and candid lyricism. 

Album Premiere: Katie Frank's Small Town Minds

Artist - Joshua Ray Walker 2 

Artist - Joshua Ray Walker 1

A decade after the first song for the trilogy was written, Joshua Ray Walker is releasing the final chapter of his fictional world, 

. The cast of characters he has been writing about are all gathered for the last night at the honky-tonk. It’s closing time, for the final time.

Artist - Brandy Zdan 1

Canadian musician Brandy Zdan isn't a new artist by career standards, but her third solo album 

Artist - Hannah Juanita 1

Artist - Hannah Juanita 2

There’s strong and then there’s country strong. The genre is home to tough-talking women, and with the release of her debut album 

Artist - Parker McCollum Sep 2021

Parker McCollum is raring to go. He’s 29 years old, and after a couple of self-released records, the proud Texan has just released his major-label debut, 

Artist - Gregory Dwayne 1

Single Premiere: Gregory Dwane's 'Gone and Changed'

Artist - Buffalo Nichols 1

The Milwaukee blues guitarist is preparing to release his self-titled debut album on Oct. 15.

Artist - Taylor McCall

Artist - Taylor McCall 2

Taylor McCall didn’t necessarily set out to make a fully-fleshed concept album about life and death, the battle between good and evil and the struggle and perseverance of a soul. In many respects though, he didn’t have much choice in the matter.

Thomas

Artist - David Ferguson

Fans of quality roots music may know the name David Ferguson from all the artists he’s worked with; engineering and producing classic and Grammy-winning records, including 

Artist - J.M. Clifford 1 

The New York-based bluegrass musician — and school music teacher — is preparing to release his debut album 

Artist - Mick Mullins 1

The traditional country song ventures back to the Bristol, TN, recording sessions. 

Single Premiere: Mick Mullin's 'Bristol 1927' ft. Hannah Juanita

As he gets closer to the release of his new album 

, Joshua Ray Walker has shared 'Flash Paper' - a personal, powerful song about his father, who died in November after battling cancer - premiering exclusively with Holler.

Single Premiere: Joshua Ray Walker's 'Flash Paper' 

Artist - Clare Dunn

Following a horrific incident this past June, Clare Dunn is piecing her life back together. Music is offering her the escape she needs.

Artist - TK & the Holy Know-Nothings

The Americana rock band's frontman Taylor Kingman spoke with Holler about growing up in small town Oregon. 

New Artist of the Week: TK & the Holy Know-Nothings

Artist - Riddy Arman 1

For Riddy Arman, songwriting is therapy; from when she started crafting songs in her early twenties to today, writing has helped her find a meditative state when the going gets tough.

Artist - Joe Troop 1

The powerful video from the multi-instrumentalist tells the story of North Carolina activist Dreama Caldwell and the need for cash bail reform.

Video Premiere: Joe Troop's 'The Rise of Dreama Caldwell'

Artist - Ike Reilly 1

The 7-minute atmospheric song, which winds between Americana and alt-country, tells the story of a psychedelic journey 

Single Premiere: Ike Reilly's 'Racquel Blue'

Artist - Ashland Craft 1

, one thing stands out most significantly: Ashland Craft has cornered the market by exceeding the example set by her influences, creating a world-wisened and universally timeless sound.

features

New Artist Of The Week: Charles Wesley Godwin

Brent Cobb's Top 5 Gospel Songs

Video Premiere: Louis Brennan - Black Limousine

INTERVIEW•One Hot Minute: Corb Lund

INTRODUCING•New Artist of the Week: Conner Smith

INTERVIEW•Introducing: Le Ren

INTERVIEW•In Conversation: Mike and the Moonpies

Under The Apple Tree & Holler Sessions: Hannah Grace

A Guide To: Gram Parsons

A Life In Focus: The Photography of Graham Nash

Martina McBride: Making A Difference