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Four decades ago, one of modern bluegrass music’s most accomplished and influential acts was formed. Blending traditional music with the burgeoning “newgrass” sound, Hot Rize featured a stellar lineup of musicians including vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Tim O’Brien, Pete “Dr. Banjo” Wernick, Nick Forster on bass and original member Charles Sawtelle, …

In a well-written episode all about identity, Nashville‘s residents are trying to figure out who they are and where they belong as they face the challenges presented by the past, present and future and come to terms with broken relationships. They’re also seeking to understand what it means to be …

As if Margo Price doesn’t already have enough cred, she can now add a special ordainment from the godfather himself: Her own special strain of Willie’s Reserve, the personal marijuana brand of Willie Nelson. Price opened up about the news in an interview with High Times, which revealed that the …

Cover songs have played a role in Midland‘s shows for some time, allowing the band – whose sole album, On the Rocks, tops out around 45 minutes – to stretch each setlist to the length of a proper headlining gig. This week, the guys shine a light on their cover-heavy …

The Infamous Stringdusters rarely take a break from the road. Already midway through a busy summer of festival dates and headlining shows, the Grammy-winning bluegrassers have announced another round of show dates, with plans to remain on tour throughout much of 2018. “We are in this together, and we are …

Zac Brown Band congregate on the group’s bus for a sneak peek behind their on-the-road routine in their latest Behind Down the Rabbit Hole video, which takes its name from the Grammy-winning group’s current tour. On their way to play a sold-out show at Boston‘s iconic Fenway Park, the group, …

Forty-four years ago this month, former Beatle Paul McCartney and the members of his current band, Wings, arrived in Nashville for a month-long vacation and rehearsal. McCartney and his entourage stayed at a farm just outside Music City owned by famed songwriter Curly Putman Jr. (“D-I-V-O-R-C-E,” “Green, Green Grass of …

This August, Country Singer’s Prayer, Buck Owens‘ final album for Capitol Records, will be released for the first time in its original, intended form. Recorded in November 1975, Country Singer’s Prayer was intended to serve as Owens’ final album for Capitol, but was ultimately shelved after a lack of commercial …

Simon Cowell and his fellow judges on America’s Got Talent fell for the old bait and switch when 13-year-old contestant Courtney Hadwin appeared before their table on this week’s show. Projecting an awkwardness that left her almost too nervous to perform, Hadwin barely lifted her head up to look at …

Any time Taylor Swift flirts with a return to country music is cause for a media blitz, so her latest cameo is no exception. “Babe,” Swift’s new collaboration with Sugarland, was given a grand rollout Wednesday night when the trailer for the song’s music video premiered during the CMT Music …