Americana Music Profiles
Norah Jones Goes Americana
Norah Jones has released “Happy Pills,” the lead single from her forthcoming Danger Mouse produced album Little Broken Hearts. Check out the lyric video here. The song—which is available today through all digital retail outlets and streaming services—is a buoyant parade of sunshiny hooks that has met with an... »
Troy Lindsey
25 year old Troy Lindsey from East Wenatchee, WV is the quintessential rolling stone. Don’t think he’s just another traveling musician. As a helicopter mechanic, he travels around the world training people and servicing machines. That experience has afforded him a unique perspective of the world, and his soulful response is the driving force... »
All4Hym Bluegrass Band
For 15 years, The gospel bluegrass themed All4Hym has been known for having a creative, fresh and unique sound as a band full of heart and love for God, family and people. Their eighth CD release is approximately titled Faith & Family and marks their first project with Rural Rhythm Christian Records. Since its inception,... »
The Zinc Kings
University of North Carolina Greensboro students Christen Blanton, Dan Clouse and Mark Dillon formed their group The Zinc Kings originally as a side-project in the fall of 2010. The young musicians realized that while they loved Appalachian music, they recognized that there seemed to be an absence of the music of the North Carolina... »
Ricky Skaggs Combines Country And Bluegrass For Latest Album
Musical legend Ricky Skaggs’ newest CD,COUNTRY HITS BLUEGRASS STYLE(Skaggs Family Records), will be in stores Tuesday, July 19. The 14-song release is a mix between Skaggs’ country and bluegrass roots, something he has been sharing with fans around the country during his current Treasure Chest Tour. Both bluegrass and country lovers... »
Restored Recordings Of The American Music Legend
Time Life and the Estate of Hank Williams announced today the September 13, 2011 release of newly discovered historic Williams’ recordings that are meticulously restored with state of the art technology. Hank Williams: The Legend Begins is a 3-CD package that offers one disc entitled “Rare And Unreleased,” which contains... »
Iconic Bluesman Johnny Winter Returns
The legendary Johnny Winter will release his new studio album entitled ‘Roots’ on September 27, 2011 via Megaforce Records. This album returns Johnny to his roots by paying homage to the iconic blues heroes whose pioneering music influenced Winter’s own signature sound and style. ‘Roots’ is the follow up to... »
Scott Christopher Murray ~ Harrisonburg, VA
Scott Christopher Murray is an accomplished singer/songwriter and a veteran of the acoustic music scene. Raised in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Scott grew up absorbing its rich story-telling tradition and Appalachian music legacy. Scott moved to Nashville in the early 1990’s. While there, he shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Lyle... »
The Hayride Trio ~ Berkley Springs, WV
Berkeley Springs, WV is home to a fascinating 50’s era styled group called The Hayride Trio. Dave Moore, Mike Colyer and Strawback Slim, bring 60 plus years of combined experience to the stage, and are considered by many to be “one of the areas greatest show bands.” Their music has been called “a period piece”;... »
Truckers Tracks ~ Nashville, TN
Truckers Tracks is the brainchild of singer/musician Doug Jones from Nashville, TN. It was born out of a request by film maker Mark Bush from Jamestown, New Mexico who films and makes DVDs of Show Trucks and over-the-road Big Rigs. “He was looking for music to put with his North American Show Truck DVDs,”... »
