Matt Hendrickson

From the wry to the wistful, outlaw country to a sublime vocal trio, listen to ten of our music editor’s favorite tracks of the season

The six-piece band has launched well beyond its wild days at App State but still knows how to throw it down

Roomy new venues join well-trodden stages and a rocking history

Fresh off its seventy-fifth birthday, the Longhorn Ballroom debuts an open-air venue

A statement release from a powerhouse North Carolina band, a country star’s bold experiment, the debut from a Muscle Shoals duo, and seven more albums that made our music columnist’s year-end list of favorites

The Oscar-winning Arkansas virtuoso strikes black gold with the new drama series

A conversation with Scott Avett, of the North Carolina roots favorite, and Faith No More’s legendary frontman on the year’s most unexpected musical collaboration

From a joyful anthem from the Queen of Bounce to a Southern supergroup’s debut release, our music editor picks ten favorite new tracks that will keep your autumn humming

The Outlaw Country legend’s son shares a cache of never-released songs in the upcoming album Songbird

The South Carolina–born guitar whiz heads to the Lowcountry this August with a few friends, and shares a video of “Here Today” from his forthcoming album, Darling Blue

The musician spreads New Orleans funk worldwide—and keeps its heart beating strong at home

Get an advance listen of the two-time Grammy winner’s new album, her first in six years

The Lone Star songwriter, and son of author Larry McMurtry, returns with The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy. Stream the album below, and read our interview

The blues great is one of many heavyweights appearing on the new album A Tribute to the King of Zydeco. Listen to his version of Clifton Chenier’s classic “Hey ’Tite Fille.”

After suffering from success’s growing pains, Taylor Meier and Evan Westfall found healing in fly fishing, friendship, and expanding their sound

The superstar talks with G&G about the inspiration behind his arresting new album and why he’s never afraid to explore fresh territory

Following the success of Formula One, a U.S.-led team is working to spread the gospel of its two-wheeled cousin

Two songwriters join forces for three chords and their truth

At none other than the 40 Watt in Athens, Georgia, the full band reconvened during a show with actor Michael Shannon and musician Jason Narducy. Watch the clip, and read our interview with Narducy about the joyous performance

The mandolin phenom pairs her fast-fingered picking with moving songwriting on A Tip Toe High Wire