Americana

Americana Summer Celebration Adds Songwriter Session with Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal and Jim Lauderdale

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Americana Summer Celebration Adds Songwriter Session with Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal and Jim Lauderdale
As if the Americana Summer Celebration wasn’t inviting enough already, the Americana Music Association has announced a songwriter session featuring Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal and Jim Lauderdale will precede the evening’s festivities. The three highly respected writers will talk about their craft and offer a glimpse into their creative process on Saturday afternoon, July 21, Read More

Renée Wahl Reaches Semi-final of International ‘Unsigned Only’ Songcontest

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Americana singer-songwriter Renée Wahl fought her way past about 90% of 7500 entrants from 80 countries to reach the semi-final of the Unsigned Only international songcontest. Her entry in the AAA group, ‘Keeping You for Mine,’ is a dark tale of twisted love and sinister obsession. The tune is now vying for a place in Read More

Americana Association Announces First Round of Performers for 2012 Conference

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Americana Association Announces First Round of Performers for 2012 Conference
The Americana Music Association has announced the first round of performers for the upcoming Americana Music Festival & Conference and it’s a very impressive list! It includes John Hiatt, Rodney Crowell, Billy Joe Shaver, Punch Brothers and Brandi Carlile. Read More

David Mayfield Launches Kickstarter Campaign for ‘Good Man Down’

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Kickstarter is one of the greatest things the internet has brought us. Giving fans a stake in your releases is a wonderful way to build up a connection with them. David Mayfield is on board with this, and has started a campaign for his upcoming album, Good Man Down, due out in October 2012. Read More

The Cumberland Collective Featured on Music City Roots, June 20, 2012

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The Cumberland Collective will be featured on the Music City Roots radio show, on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. The show, hosted by Jim Lauderdale, is broadcast live from the Loveless Barn starting at 7 pm. The up to 16 players strong songwriters collective will make their debut on the show, and a spectacular performance is Read More

Renée Wahl to Perform at The Basement’s New Faces Nite, Tonight, June 19

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Renée Wahl to Perform at The Basement’s New Faces Nite, Tonight, June 19
Americana singer-songwriter Renée Wahl will perform tonight at influencial Nashville venue The Basement as part of the popular New Faces Nite. A Carnival Music showcase opens the evening at 7 pm, followed by the New Faces performances at 8 pm. Appearing with Wahl during this free night of music are Cosmic Mixtape, Copa, Lola, and Read More

New Video: That Wasn’t Me – Brandi Carlile

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Wow. Brandi Carlile returns with new music, her album Bear Creek was released this week, and this first video is one heck of a calling card. This is simply amazing! Enjoy the song, ‘That Wasn’t Me,’ and the accompanying music video featuring Kris Kristofferson. Read More

Kris Kristofferson Donates Six Shows to Celebrate United Farm Workers 50th Anniversary

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Legendary singer-songwriter and social activist, Kris Kristofferson, together with the United Farm Workers (UFW), has announced the six-show concert series Kris Kristofferson & Friends. The series, taking place in California June 15-22, will raise awareness and funds for the UFW as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations. Further details are in the press release below: Read More

Legendary Venue The Bluebird Café Puts Renée Wahl in the Sunday Night Spotlight

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World-renowned Nashville songwriters venue, The Bluebird Café, will feature alt-country artist Renée Wahl at the Sunday Night Spotlight at 6.30pm on May 27, 2012. Fully aware of the history of the venue, Wahl is looking forward to her turn in the spotlight. “I’m really excited about getting to play our first full band show at Read More