Four of Hank Williams Garden Spot programs, unheard for 64 years, will be released on May 19.
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Music Review: Willie Watson – ‘Folk Singer Vol. 1’
Folk music has found a new champion, and it couldn't be in better hands.
Read More »Music Review: Dolly Parton – ‘Blue Smoke’
A new album that finds the monumental artist at the top of her game.
Read More »Woodstock – The Festival that Keeps on Giving
A Limited Edition Blu-ray release of the 40th Anniversary film 'Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and Music' with never-before-scene footage comes out this summer.
Read More »Win a Dolly Parton Signed 7-Inch ‘Blue Smoke’ Vinyl
A special Record Store Day 7-inch blue vinyl, signed by Dolly Parton, of 'Blue Smoke' from the new CD.
Read More »Music Review: Rosanne Cash – ‘The River & The Thread’
Has Rosanne Cash recorded her 'Graceland'?
Read More »Concert Review: Western Wind Vocal Ensemble with Slave Narrative Readings at Fraunces Tavern, NYC, 4/5/14
One floor up from where George Washington said his official farewell to his troops in 1783, Western Wind and three fine actors evoked the seminal American story of slavery and emancipation.
Read More »Music Review: Jonny Two Bags – ‘Salvation Town’
The Social Distortion guitarist delivers an unexpected and excellent country rock and Americana solo debut.
Read More »Music Review: Steve Conte – ‘The Steve Conte NYC Album’
Conte reminds us, despite the millions jammed into NYC's boroughs, each one is an individual. Their stories give the city its character.
Read More »Music Review: Charley Pride – ‘The Gospel Collection’
A unique sidetrack in the career of a country superstar, this reissue presents two of the better gospel albums of the 1970s.
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