The first volume of "The National Park Album" launches August 20th, 2024, featuring an extraordinary collection of original songs by legendary artists Ry Cooder, Animal Collective, and Rising Appalachia. This ambitious project, spearheaded by writer Fredrik Colting, aims to create a unique musical tribute for each of America's national parks, celebrating the natural beauty and shared experiences they inspire.

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Robert Francis has released Amaretto, his seventh full-length studio album, today via Aeronaut Records. The 11-song Americana-leaning album from the prolific artist features top-tier guests Ry Cooder, Marty Stuart and Terry Evans on multiple tracks.