The Nashville star is in his element on his fourth album.
Chris Stapleton – Starting Over
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Bedroom Country: How Matthew J. Ross Pieced Together His Dreamy Debut Album
We chat with the Montreal-based songwriter about recording his first album, giving himself permission to write country songs, singing saws, how his church background influenced his art and more.
Gram Parsons & The Fallen Angels – “A Song For You” (Live)
In honor of the singer's 74th birthday, Riffs & Rhymes is sharing a clip of GP and his band performing live at Max's Kansas City on their 1973 tour.
Anne Malin – Waiting Song
The Nashville tandem's new record is a hauntingly beautiful Americana album that explores our perpetual disconnection with time in the age of coronavirus.
Esther Rose – “Thirteen”
The stomping country-rocker is the first single from Lemondrops, a new series by Lemonade Records geared towards spotlighting independent artists.
Pearl Charles – “What I Need”
The L.A. singer's cosmic new album 'Magic Mirror' is out January 15.
Colter Wall – Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs
On his third album, Wall expands his increasingly deep catalog of cowboy ditties and prairie songs with another batch of high and lonesome tunes alongside his excellent honky-tonk style band.
Country Roundup: A New Evan Felker Interview, Jon Pardi’s Covers Album, New Music from Parker McCollum and More
The possible return of a beloved red dirt band, a Nashville up-and-comer is back with a new song, a Bakersfield crooner reappears with an album of classic covers, and country radio’s rising star releases his latest single.
Charley Crockett – Welcome to Hard Times
On his new record, the well-traveled Texas blues man makes you feel as if he's lived through every note he plays.
Lori McKenna – The Balladeer
On her 11th studio album, McKenna proves once more that she is adept at crafting warm and somber Americana with a heartfelt message.
Colter Wall – “Cowpoke”
The baritoned Canadian's new album, Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs, arrives August 28th.
The Danberrys ‘Shine’ on Their First Album in Four Years
We chat with singer-songwriter Dorothy Daniel about her band's bluesy new record, creative life during the pandemic, pursuing alternative medicine and more.
A Conversation Starring Ray Wylie Hubbard
We linked up with the ramblin' roots legend to talk about the release of his new album, CO-STARRING, songwriting greats, and a lifetime of making music.
Henry Derek Elis – All The Pretty Little Horses
The powerhouse Los Angeles guitarist returns with a four-track EP of cleverly reimagined covers.
Norway’s Malin Pettersen on Her Brilliant New Album and the Challenges Facing International Artists During America’s Live Music Lockdown
The Oslo native's new record, Wildhorse, is due out this October. We chatted about playing live streams, staying creative during quarantine and the bustling Norwegian country scene.
Andrea & Mud – Bad News Darlin’
The Atlanta duo's lonesome twang evokes the feeling of trekking through a barren and rugged landscape in search of an oasis: the perfect soundtrack for a horseback-riding, gun-slinging adventure on the big screen.
Lyric of the Week: Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire
Perhaps Johnny Cash’s most famous song, “Ring of Fire” was first released by the Man in Black on his 1963 record 'Ring Of Fire: The Best Of Johnny Cash.'
Top 10 Turnpike Troubadours Songs
Turnpike Troubadours are dearly missed in country music. We rank the cherished Oklahoma band's best songs.
New Music Roundup: March
New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition includes new releases from Don Toliver, Jesse Daniel, U.S. Girls and more.
Cave Flowers are Bringing California Country-Rock Into the New Decade with a Purpose
We spoke with Cave Flowers' Andy McCallister and Ben Coil about their new album, country music on the West Coast, the spirit of collaboration and more.
Lyric of the Week: Loretta Lynn – I’m A Honky Tonk Girl
Lynn’s classic 1960 debut single prompted her immediate success, largely due to the independent promotion by herself and her husband.
Sarah Peacock’s New Album is a Beacon of Hope for a Better Tomorrow
There’s an unsettling nature about the songs on Sarah Peacock’s new album, 'Burn the Witch.' We spoke with the singer-songwriter about her latest record and more.
New Music Roundup: February
New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition includes new releases from Grimes, King Krule, Midland and more.
New Music Roundup: January
New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition includes new releases from Bad Ambassadors, Gabrielle Aplin, Mick Jenkins and more.
Nashville, Broken Hearts and Country-Pop Dreams: A Conversation With Singer-Songwriter Mercy Bell
Like everyone else, the last ten years for Mercy Bell were filled with life-altering decisions, events and experiences, all of which can be heard loud and clear on her new self-titled album.
Lyric of the Week: Dixie Chicks – Sin Wagon
Originally formed in 1989 as a Western bluegrass outfit, the Dixie Chicks would ultimately become one of country music’s and America’s most famous female groups.
New Music Roundup: October
New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition includes new releases from Angel Olsen, Cigarettes After Sex, Wilco and more.
Cave Flowers – “Best Lonesome Friend”
The Los Angeles-based country outfit embrace the spirit of the California sound by melding dreamy atmospheres with a colorful and punchy brand of Americana.
The Lasting Influence of Gram Parsons, Country Music’s Greatest Connoisseur
Gram Parsons and his inner circle of country converts altered the country and rock music industries in immeasurable ways. We retraced the work of Gram's contemporaries to explore how they borrowed from and expand upon the framework of his Cosmic American Music.
Top 20 Gram Parsons Songs
For his tragically short career, Gram Parsons churned out a bounty of memorable songs. Our picks for 20 of his very best.
