INTERVIEW•Ten Year Town: Ashley Monroe
Rosegold is the sound of Ashley Monroe scratching an itch - diving into the unknown and coming up more than ever like herself. The journey for the singer-songwriter is just beginning.
INTERVIEW•My Essentials: Justin Moore
Calling from his home in Arkansas, Justin Moore settled into a conversation about his new record Straight Outta The Country and - after having a serious think on it - what his essentials were: the five things he could not live without.
INTERVIEW•In Conversation: Thomas Rhett
Though in a place of contentment, it’s clear that Thomas Rhett isn’t taking another second of life for granted.
INTERVIEW•Introducing: Ashley Cooke
Ashley Cooke talks about the impact of TikTok and The 615 House, the life of a songwriter in Nashville and the equal importance of hard work and spontaneity.
What Is Americana?
GUIDE•What Is Americana?
Jof's got his investigative Stetson on again. This time, he's trying to solve one of the greatest musical mysteries of the modern era: what actually is Americana?
GUIDE•A Guide To: Louisiana's Soul, Cajun and Zydeco Legacy
“New Orleans is a metropolis in the middle of a swamp, that also serves as the womb of American music" - a definitive guide to the Soul, Cajun and Zydeco legacy of Louisiana, through 11 songs that galvanize the rich cultural tradition.
GUIDE•A Guide To: Murder Ballads
Murder is a topic that’s found its way in all genres, but in country and western, it’s become a rite of passage for musicians to cast their gaze upon the gallows and lend their voice to a haunting ballad. But how did the tradition really come about?
GUIDE•Unearthing the Genius of Rodger Wilhoit
He never did get lucky when all else failed. But maybe, all these years later, Rodger Wilhoit might just get a posthumous roll of the dice.
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OPINION•Solomon Burke: The Country Star?
The key in understanding the soul legend is realizing that his talents as a vocalist lent very well to him becoming the biggest Black country star since DeFord Bailey.
OPINION•Where Have All The Cowboy Songs Gone?
After a lifetime of listening to cowboy songs like these, we hope that when it’s our time to ride off into the sunset, there’ll be pick-up men at our side telling us, “Good ride, cowboy. Good ride.”
OPINION•Clearing Space for Sober Stories in Country Music
As country reckons with its need for greater diversity - across gender, race, and sexuality - the same goes for its storytelling. It’s time for new tales about alcohol and its aftermath.
OPINION•Son of the Father: The Frank Relationship of Steve Earle and Justin Townes Earle
Neither man ever tried to hide the complexities and difficulties in their relationship, yet there are certainly moments when their stars and paths aligned.