Americana often becomes a place for artists or music industry types who don’t fit neatly elsewhere. And for Tamara Saviano, it was a place for a writer and publicist who was shunned by country music. Saviano moved to Nashville and quickly found herself crossways with industry heavyweights. A fateful firing over politics led to a […]
Key Changes: Artists skirting Spotify, and Americana’s expanding appeal
The latest music news, from artists’ changing approach to Spotify, to the upcoming Americana Music Festival.
Isbell Wins Again But Cash’s Speech Gets Fans On Their Feet
Listen Jason Isbell continued his run of dominance at the Americana Music Awards Wednesday night, but he didn’t take home the night’s top honor or give the most political speech.
At 2017 Americana Music Awards, Contemporary Stars Took The Spotlight
The Americana Music Awards last night leaned heavily on heritage, but it was two of the genre’s more contemporary stars who struck the sharpest chords.
Why The Punk-Fueled Band Deer Tick Is Playing Nashville’s Americana Fest This Year
Listen Over its 18 years, Nashville’s Americana Fest has consistently shown an inclusive approach. And this year they stretched the boundaries of the genre even more by inviting a band with a folk touch and a punk rock punch.
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