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Feb 11

This Year’s Grammys Were the Ultimate Tribute to Yeehaw Culture

From Dolly and Miley to Kacey and Katy, the 2019 Grammys were a glorious hat tip to letting go and getting down.
By Helen Holmes
Neil Young
May 26

Neil Young Was at His Best When He Dared to Be Vulnerable

Since it was released 40 years ago, in many ways, "American Stars 'n Bars" has become the quintessential Neil Young album.
By John Kruth
The Byrds
Feb 6

The Byrds Transformed Rock ‘n’ Roll on ‘Younger Than Yesterday’

The Byrds always dared to fly where only eagles dared—that kind of ambition will always be timeless.
By John Kruth
Steve Earle performs at the Bring 'Em Home Now! 3rd Iraq War Anniversary Concert at Hammerstein Ballroom March 20, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by )
Dec 2

Why Steve Earle’s Benefit for Children With Autism Is a Personal Tribute

By Katherine Turman
Leon Russell.
Nov 14

RIP Piano Master Leon Russell, a True Musician’s Musician

By Justin Joffe
10 years!!!!
Oct 25

The Definitive Ranking of Taylor Swift Songs

By Dana Schwartz
Shovels and Rope
Oct 7

The Burden of Being Human: Shovels and Rope Get Personal on ‘Little Seeds’

By Jim Farber
Angel Olson.
Sep 6

Angel Olsen Isn’t My Woman (or Yours)

By Ryan Burleson
Chris Staples.
Aug 26

Smiling at Oblivion: The Cathartic Americana of Chris Staples

By Ryan Burleson
Dexys Midnight Runners.
Jun 28

Dexys (Midnight Runners) Recorded the Most Surprising Album of 2016

By Tim Sommer
tim heidecker
Jun 24

Tim Heidecker’s Sincere Songs Expose L.A.’s Absurdity

By Justin Joffe
Whitney plays at their album release show at Baby's All Right in Brooklyn, NY on June 3, 2016.
Jun 9

The Best Debuts of 2016 So Far Were Played Live in Small Spaces

By Justin Joffe
Terry Reid.
May 19

Terry Reid Turned Down Joining Led Zeppelin—and That’s Just the Start of His Story

By Jim Farber
Eric Bachmann.
May 12

Eric Bachmann Finds Himself to Write the Best Songs of His Career

By Brad Cohan
Gram Parsons.
Mar 29

What ‘Vinyl’ Got Wrong This Week: L’Affaire d’Gram Parsons

By Tim Sommer
Aug 21

Does Country Music Need Jamie Lynn Spears?

By Preston Jones
Bitcoin records may soon become reality, as YouTube stars are creating a soundtrack for cryptocurrency.(Getty Images)
Jun 25

There’s a Bitcoin Music Industry, and It’s Amazing

By John Bonazzo
Jun 3

Governors Ball Music Festival 2015: Our Top (11) Picks

By Eli Zeger
(Photo: Light in the Attic Records)
May 26

More Than Bob Dylan’s ‘Favorite Singer,’ Karen Dalton Finally Gets Her Due

By Preston Jones
Photo: Getty Images. NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 30: Justin Townes Earle performs as part of Celebrate Brooklyn at the Prospect Park Bandshell on June 30, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Sep 17

Justin Townes Earle Finally Finds Peace on New Record ‘Single Mothers’

By Rob LeDonne
Thomas and James in The Last Ride.
Jun 19

The Hillbilly Shakespeare’s <em>Last Ride</em>

By Rex Reed
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