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Americana is an increasingly influential style of music that encompasses many key elements of American roots music; folk, blues, country, bluegrass and rock, for starters – but it lives in a world apart from the pure forms of these genres. Over three evenings the recently formed Americana Music Association UK (AMA-UK) will present some of […]

APA Nashville has signed singer/songwriter Maggie Rose, it was announced today by Steve Hauser, SVP of APA Nashville. Rose, whose new CUT TO IMPRESS CD from iconic producers James Stroud and Blake Chancey includes the two Top 30 Mediabase singles I Ain’t Your Mama and Better, was named one of the four best Country albums

The latest performers for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced. Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves with join an all-star lineup, including John Legend, Paul McCartney and Ringo Star. Other special performances include nominee Sara Bareilles together with four-time Grammy winner and 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year, Carole King. Two-time Grammy

The 30A Songwriters Festival, held in South Walton, Florida, is a three-day music festival beginning January 17, 2014. It will feature 150 artists and over 200 performances at 25 different venues. Proceeds from the Festival benefit the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County. The Americana Music Association is proud to announce a sponsored showcase at

Celtic Connections 2014 begins this Thursday. The festival will last 18 days and this is its most exciting programme to date. This will be the festival’s 21st year and it has certainly developed and grown according to Donald Shaw, Artistic Director of Celtic Connections: “The festival is really coming of age this year, as can

Phil Everly, half of the 1950s and ’60s pop duo the Everly Brothers passed away this month. Everly died at the age of 74, due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to his wife Patti Everly. “We are absolutely heartbroken,” Patti said, noting her husband’s disease was caused by a cigarette smoking. “He

Country Music Hall of Fame group Alabama has signed a new management deal with Tony Conway’s Ontourage Management. After signing with RCA in 1980, Alabama soared to the top with 21 consecutive Number 1 hit singles, a feat most likely never to be equaled in any genre. During their career, they have had 43 singles

Fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming Eric Church album The Outsiders are getting another taste of what’s to come on the much buzzed-about project. Church and EMI Records Nashville have released the album’s second single, “Give Me Back My Hometown.” The wistful song, written by Church and Luke Laird, is currently playing on radio stations across

The iconic ‘Gentle Giant’, country music’s Don Williams, is set to debut his new, 10-track studio album, REFLECTIONS on March 11 via Sugar Hill Records. Williams, a Country Music Hall of Fame member, dominated for decades as a country hit maker and earned the name the Gentle Giant because of his unique blend of commanding

Tickets are now on sale for the Diamond Anniversary of Sidmouth FolkWeek August 1st – 8th, 2014. The festival’s Diamond Anniversary celebrations promise a dazzling week of music, dance and song, tapping a rich seam of vintage talent that has contributed to the festival’s success. FolkWeek means so many different things to different people, so