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Will Hoge Joins Star Studded Cast for Benefit Show Honoring Taj Mahal
Will Hoge joined an all-star roster at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco to honor blues legend Taj Mahal on February 21st. The lineup included Joan Baez, Van Morrison, Steven Van Zandt, Hozier and many more. The one-night only event was put on by the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, a nonprofit charity that provides financial assistance to musicians and music industry workers that are struggling to make ends meet. The concert also included a special tribute to the late Bob
5 days ago


Della Mae Releases 6th Full Length Album "Magic Accident"
GRAMMY nominated bluegrass trailblazers Della Mae released their 6th LP Magic Accident on January 23rd via Compass Records, produced by legendary banjo player, Compass Records co-founder and GRAMMY winner Alison Brown. Of the record, Della Mae says “We are incredibly proud to share this album, produced by our hero Alison Brown on Compass Records. Magic Accident explores the complexity of being human and the drive to seize joy and possibility amid the sheer improbability of
Feb 3


Steep Canyon Rangers announce 15th Studio Album "Next Act"
GRAMMY Award-winning bluegrass and Americana ensemble Steep Canyon Rangers have announced their 15th studio album Next Act with the release of the third single from the album, "Heart's the Only Compass (feat. Steve Martin)". Recorded by Julian Dreyer at Echo Mountain Recording in their home state of North Carolina and produced by Mike Ashworth and Steep Canyon Rangers themselves, Next Act represents a return to the band's bluegrass roots, honoring tradition while continui
Feb 3


Brendan B. Brown of Wheatus Joins Ed Sheeran On Stage in Perth!
Ed Sheeran invited Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown to the stage during his show at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia for a cover of "Teenage Dirtbag". Wheatus has recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album and hit single "Teenage Dirtbag" with a major Australia/New Zealand anniversary tour. Credit: Frontier Touring/angelabrushephotography Rolling Stone's Lauren McNamara says of the iconic track "The enduring power of “Teenage Dirtbag” ha
Feb 3


Forager on NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts!
After entering three Tiny Desk Contests and showing strong potential, Brooklyn based trio Forager made their debut on NPR's legendary Tiny Desk Concerts series. Producer Bobby Carter says "FORAGER's music takes the scenic route; it's witty and unpredictable, yet deceptively powerful and unable to fit into any specific genre. Wide-eyed and enamoured with the space, the Brooklyn-based band invited a host of friends and family to watch what feels like a homecoming show." "When
Jan 29


The Avett Brothers Uncover Long Lost “Matrimony” Music Video!
Today, The Avett Brothers released a previously unseen music video of “Matrimony”, a track that appears on their pivotal fourth studio album Four Thieves Gone: The Robbinsville Sessions , released on Ramseur Records in 2006. The music video was shot by filmmaker Tim Nackashi in a single day. The spur-of-the-moment approach to the video was much like the recording process of Four Thieves Gone , which was tracked live to tape at a rented house in Robbinsville, NC over ten days
Jan 21


Two New Frontier Artists Make the Top Ten on WMOT’s Most Played Albums of 2025!
Paul Thorn ’s Life Is Just A Vapor and Rodney Crowell ’s Airline Highway have hit the top ten of WMOT’s Most Played Albums Of The Year, at number #2 and #10 respectively. Listen to Life Is Just A Vapor here! Listen to Airline Highway here! Other New Frontier artists making the final list were Sean McConnell, The Shootouts, Will Hoge, Mike Farris, Lilly Hiatt, Shawn Camp, Robbie Fulks, Reckless Kelly and David Ramirez. Thanks to WMOT for the support!
Dec 19, 2025


Watch Darrell Scott on ACL's "24th Annual Americana Honors" on PBS!
Darrell Scott Performance from Americana Honors on Austin City Limits! Recently honored as an American Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Darrell Scott will be featured performing “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive,” backed by the amazing house band led by Buddy Miller! Fun fact: Darrell and Buddy were in Robert Plant’s revived Band of Joy for the album and subsequent tours in 2010 and 2011! For more info on the show, read below… Watch the "24th Annual Ameri
Nov 25, 2025


Rodney Crowell's Airline Highway Tour Takes Off... NPR’s Ann Powers Raves!
Rodney Crowell and band are heading out for his fall tour in support of his new album “Airline Highway,” starting on the East Coast on...
Oct 10, 2025


Vickie Vaughn of Della Mae Named IBMA Bass Player of the Year!
Vickie Vaughn of GRAMMY nominated Della Mae has been named IBMA Bass Player of the Year at the 36th Annual Bluegrass Music Awards in...
Sep 22, 2025


Trey Hensley Named 2025 IBMA Guitar Player of the Year!
Trey Hensley has been named IBMA Guitar Player of the Year at the 36th Annual Bluegrass Music Awards in Chattanooga. This marks Trey's...
Sep 22, 2025


New Avett Brothers Album with Mike Patton, Coming November 14th
In one of this year's most unexpected musical pairings, The Avett Brothers have joined forces with Mike Patton, legendary frontman of...
Sep 17, 2025


Congratulations to Darrell Scott - 2025 Americana Lifetime Achievement Honoree!
New Frontier Touring is popping the champagne today in honor of Darrell Scott being named as one of the Americana Music Association’s...
Sep 4, 2025


Darrell Scott Returns to Mountain Stage This Friday
Darrell Scott is back on NPR's Mountain Stage for this week's broadcast...
May 29, 2025


New Rodney Crowell Album, Airline Highway, Coming August 29th
Rodney Crowell has announced a new album on the way and is kicking it off with the first single, "Taking Flight," out today...
May 28, 2025


The Avett Brothers' "Love Of A Girl" Video Wins British Arrows Award
Congratulations to The Avett Brothers on winning a British Arrows award for their "Love Of A Girl" music video...
Apr 21, 2025


Rolling Stone Highlights Riders in the Sky Iconic Opry Style
As they are getting ready for a night at the Grand Ole Opry, Riders in the Sky have been featured in Rolling Stone for the classic Western look they always bring with them...
Apr 15, 2025


New Album of Rodney Crowell Songs On The Way from Willie Nelson
Rodney Crowell and Willie Nelson have come together again for Nelson's new album, Oh What A Beautiful World. Coming out on April 25th...
Mar 14, 2025


Reckless Kelly Named "Entertainer of the Year" at Texas Music Chart Awards
Congratulations to the 2025 "Entertainer of the Year" - Reckless Kelly! The band was honored at the Texas Music Chart Awards on March 8th...
Mar 12, 2025


Out Now: Paul Thorn's New Album 'Life Is Just A Vapor'
Happy release day to Paul Thorn! The album we've all been waiting for, Life Is Just A Vapor, is out now with eleven songs to enjoy...
Feb 21, 2025
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