Dacey Orr Sivewright

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Hat Tip to Willie Nelson
Fresh on the heels of his
seventy-first album, the Red Headed Stranger will celebrate his eighty-eighth birthday on April 29. In tribute, five Southern artists share their favorite songs from the Texas legend

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Listen Now: A Lost Song from Tony Joe White
A treasure trove of unreleased works from the late Louisiana songwriter will finally see the light of day on the Dan Auerbach–produced Smoke from the Chimney

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First Listen: New Music from Parker Millsap
The Oklahoma-born songwriter reflects on the strangeness of being in transition on “In Between”

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Now Listening: Waxahatchee Covers Dolly, Lucinda, and Springsteen
A surprise new deluxe version of the Alabama native’s splendid Saint Cloud offers three new tracks you won’t want to miss

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Now Listening: John Prine’s Unforgettable Newport Folk Set
A new double album of the late songwriter’s 2017 headlining performance features Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, Jim James, and more

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Ashley Monroe’s Ode to Resilience
The Nashville singer-songwriter shares the video for the fearless “Til It Breaks” and opens up about her new album, Rosegold

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The Grammy-Nominated Austin Band Everyone’s Talking About
Get to know Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada, the musicians behind the red-hot Black Pumas

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Video Premiere: Musician Drew Holcomb Channels His Cabin Fever
See the video for “I Need to Go Somewhere,” a hopeful—and hilarious—ode to getting back out there

Food & Drink
Coming Soon: Huntsville’s New Amphitheater
With plans for a year-round culinary village and the backing of Ben Lovett of Mumford & Sons, the 8,000-capacity venue is slated to open in spring 2022

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Amy Ray’s Ode to a Very Good Dog
The Georgia songwriter shares “Muscadine,” a song inspired by a well-loved, steadfast canine

First Listen
Song Premiere: Aaron Lee Tasjan Stays True to Himself
Ahead of his new album, Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!, the eclectic Nashville showman shares “Not That Bad,” a glittering reflection on coping with self-doubt

Home & Garden
Turning Doomed Old Houses Into Eye-Catching Art
Hang a piece of Nashville history on your wall—or serve it up on a platter—with meaningful pieces from 1767 Designs

The Best Southern Albums of 2020
In spite of the raft of venue closures and tour cancellations, 2020 did manage to bring some great new releases. These twenty albums, from established artists and newcomers, provided some much-needed musical balm

First Listen
Lucero Says It’s Going to Be Okay
Hear “When You Found Me,” the title track from the Memphis band’s forthcoming album—and a favorite lullaby for lead singer Ben Nichols’s four-year-old daughter

Food & Drink
Kelly Fields Wants You to Stop Overthinking Baking
The James Beard Award–winning pastry chef says cooking should be fun above all else—and their new cookbook, The Good Book of Southern Baking, is ample proof

First Listen
Listen Now: New Music from Lera Lynn
The Nashville-based, Georgia-raised songwriter does things her way with On My Own

Arts & Culture
The Never-Ending Education of Reba McEntire
Catching up with the country music icon about her Oklahoma roots, thirty years of “Fancy,” and her new podcast, Living and Learning

Food & Drink
How John Currence Does Tailgating
The beloved Oxford, Mississippi–based chef’s new book, Tailgreat, offers wisdom and recipes for the game-day spread—whether you’ve got a game to attend or not

Food & Drink
What to Eat and Drink Around the South—Right Now
A state-by-state guide to bites and beverages, from regional delicacies to recommendations from locals

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New Music from Molly Tuttle
The twenty-seven-year-old bluegrass phenom continues to push boundaries with her new album of inventive covers. Watch the video for her take on FKA Twigs’s “Mirrored Heart”