Singer/songwriter Vanessa Collier shared her sixth album, Do It My Own Way, last week, out via Phenix Fire Records. Recorded on analog gear with the musicians largely in one room, Do It My Own Way is sonically inspired by the classic Memphis soul sound of Stax and Hi Records, particularly that of the Staples Singers.

Today, Austin-based singer-songwriter William Harries Graham shares “On The Outside,” the new single from his upcoming album Annie’s House, due out October 25 via Strolling Bones Records. A raw, emotional story about moving on from a relationship when you’re still very much in love, the track was hailed by Atwood Magazine for its “dreamy portrayal of not wanting to leave a state of comfort.”

FAR Trio, an earthy fusion band hailing from Buffalo and formed over a decade ago in Fredonia, NY, is hitting the road this fall for an East Coast tour, bringing their unique blend of soul, blues, and singer-songwriter vibes to audiences across the Northeast.

Brandy Clark won Song of the Year at last night’s 2024 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards for “Dear Insecurity,” featuring Brandi Carlile — her first win at the annual awards. Clark also performed “Take Mine” during the awards ceremony, accompanied by SistaStrings.

One of music’s fastest rising bands, The Red Clay Strays, won Emerging Act of the Year at last night’s 2024 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards.

The blues doesn’t just ease your woes – it invigorates. Sam’s Place, Little Feat’s newest studio release, is an all-blues extravaganza featuring conga player and vocalist Sam Clayton. This album has kicked their already high post-pandemic audience enthusiasm into overdrive. One song, Muddy Waters’ "Can’t Be Satisfied," inspired the name for their summer and fall tours, and they have been rocking ever since.

Today, Buddy Miller has shared his take on the late Don Heffington’s “Fired Again,” the next offering from Tonight I’ll Go Down Swingin’: A Tribute to Don Heffington, out October 18 via Nine Mile Records and Clover Music Group.

Grace Bowers, 18 year old, meteorically fast rising guitarist, songwriter and bandleader last night won “Instrumentalist of the Year” at The Americana Honor & Awards, yet another landmark moment for this remarkable and singular young artist.

3x GRAMMY winner Samara Joy has released a new single “Autumn Nocturne” today from her forthcoming studio album Portrait, due out October 11th on Verve Records. Originally written by Joe Myrow and Kim Gannon and released in 1941, the composition reflects on the changing seasons and offers a nostalgic reminder of lost love.

Fans asked and Danny Wimmer Presents delivered—Metallica is headed to Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival for the first time ever in 2025! Metallica has been the #1 most requested act to play the destination event, and to celebrate the occasion, they are bringing two full headlining spots for a “No Repeat Weekend.” Metallica will close out both Friday and Sunday nights of the four-day festival weekend, taking place on May 8, 9, 10 & 11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.