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Country
Jun 18, 2013 — In this concert, the singer-songwriter performs songs from her latest album Traveling Alone, which she recorded over the course of eight days in Brooklyn. It's now been a decade since Merritt burst on the roots-music scene with her solo debut, Bramble Rose.
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Jun 10, 2013 — The country-rock musician's new solo album is deeply personal, drawing on issues like recovery from a battle with alcoholism that peaked during his time with the band Drive-By Truckers.
Jun 9, 2013 — One of America's country superstars, McGraw has a sense of humor about his career, especially his early hits (and hairstyles). His new album is called Two Lanes of Freedom.
Jun 6, 2013 — Nashville the city, Nashville the TV show, close-harmony groups and two financially viable, independent-minded singers have shattered country music's glass ceiling — and the year's only half over.
May 28, 2013 — Rucker is a rock star, courtesy of his years as leader of Hootie and the Blowfish. But on his new country album, you hear the guy who still lives in and loves his home state of South Carolina, right down to its sweet tea and kudzu.
May 26, 2013 — Chapman has been writing songs for 40 years. She says it was seeing an Elvis Presley concert in 1956, when she was just 7 years old, that set her on the path.
May 15, 2013 — The song "I Drive Your Truck" is a No. 1 country hit. It began with a father's remembrance of his son, who was killed in action in Afghanistan — and a songwriter who just happened to be listening.
May 13, 2013 — The mostly unreleased songs on the TV show Nashville are easily woven into the drama. They appear organically in living room songwriting sessions, late night honky-tonks or stadium dress rehearsals. But someone has to track them all down.
May 9, 2013 — The group combines traditional string-band styles with worldly influences from Africa, Scotland and beyond. Hear five songs from the Brooklyn trio, recorded live at the Paramount Theater in Bristol, Tenn./Va.
May 7, 2013 — The latest album from the trio of Miranda Lambert, Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe unites three distinct perspectives from some of the strongest voices in country music.
