Showcase submissions for the 2014 Americana Music Festival & Conference are now open, and will be accepted through Friday, March 28th. There are two ways to submit: AMA Members can submit for free by printing the submission application and mailing it to the Americana office at PO Box 628, Franklin, TN 37065. Non-members can submit …
Americana Music Festival showcase submissions now open Read More »
Calling all CMA Music Fest Fans! The lineup for LP Field will be revealed to the world in a couple of weeks! Since CMA Fest is all about the fans, they are giving you first crack at guessing the artists playing the big stage in 2014. Clues for LP Field artists will be posted each …
On February 27th, Maverick Magazine attended Music Week’s Evening Sessions at the Barbican Centre on Silk Street in London. Among the guest speakers was Michael Rapino, CEO of Live Nation Entertainment, who took part in a Q&A with the guests in his only UK visit of 2014. He was joined on stage by Live Nation’s …
The Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014 took place last night. The event celebrated its 15th Anniversary and was presented by Radio 2 Folk Show host, Mark Radcliffe, and folk singer Julie Fowlis live. It was broadcast live from London in front of an audience of over 4,500 people. The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards are …
The Folk Alliance International Conference is an annual event that draws together music industry professionals from throughout the world to share ideas, network and celebrate traditional music and dance. It is an event of celebration, education and entertainment. The Americana Music Association will once again partner with Folk Alliance International. The Folk Alliance is pleased …
Folk Alliance International announces music camp schedule Read More »
The Roys, award-winning brother/sister duo, were named Top Bluegrass Artist at the 10th Annual International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA). The IAMA promotes excellence in acoustic music performance and artistry, acoustic artists in various genres. Another Minute, written by Lee Roy in fond remembrance of his grandfather and released on THE ROYS’ recent hit-album GYPSY RUNAWAY …
Police Dog Hogan are excited to announce that they will be performing alongside Platform 7 at BUSH HALL on Feb 20, 2014, as part of Music In Prison’s Sounding Out ex-prisoner program. Police Dog Hogan are a high-energy and eclectic seven-piece that combine fiddle, banjo, mandolin, drums and guitars with knockout four-part harmonies in an …
Sounding Out performances to support ex-prisoners Read More »
Award-winning Bluegrass Vocalist Jeanette Williams has announced the February 18 official release of her new Americana single, I Can’t Make You Love Me. The song was co-written by Mike Reid and Allen Shamblin and made famous by Bonnie Raitt. Reid has praised the single, commenting: “Jeanette Williams is a wonderful artist. She’s not trying to …
Jeanette Williams showcases her new Americana style Read More »
Country music is taking over the U.K. and Ireland and the CMA is proudly participating in a diverse line-up of exciting country music events. These will range from songwriters’ showcases to industry panels, to star-packed stadium concerts across the Atlantic from March 14 to 17. Scheduled events for the weekend include: The second annual CMA …
Iconic country singer, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton has announced the release of her new album. BLUE SMOKE which will be released by Sony Music Masterworks and Dolly Records on May 13, 2014 in the US. Following the album release the Blue Smoke World Tour will hit select dates in the United States, England, Ireland, …
Dolly Parton to release new album BLUE SMOKE in May, 2014 Read More »
