Matt Hendrickson

A Hill Country scion and a Delta guitar prodigy keep traditional Mississippi music humming

This couple sprang into action constructing houses after Katrina—and haven’t stopped since

The Kentucky luthier helps addicts in recovery by teaching them how to make musical instruments

The retired Texan promotes the long unsung history of Black cowboys

After battling addiction, Waylon Payne returns with a stunner of an album fifteen-plus years in the making

Devon Gilfillian brings a sound all his own on his inspiring debut

Mavis Staples, Jason Isbell, Cedric Burnside, and more join brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson on an album steeped in the pair’s Hill Country roots

The young musician blends tradition, otherworldly guitar chops, and an exploratory spirit

Preview a bonus track from a special reissue of Laid Back, Allman’s debut solo album

The dynamic front woman of Alabama Shakes takes a fearless leap
on her solo debut

With the kitschy fun of Cosmic Thing, the beloved band came back bigger than ever in the summer of 1989. But there’s a more serious story behind the Athens, Georgia-born classic

Duane Betts and Devon Allman honor their fathers’ legacies—while forging their own paths—with new album Down to the River

The singer-songwriter and Texas native on her new album, her honky-tonk education, and why she won’t be constrained

Where to stop for Cowtown music and mingling

The home of soul sensation Leon Bridges, Fort Worth (don’t call it Dallas) has a vibe all its own. Take a rollicking ride through the city’s blossoming music scene

Three young and talented voices unite to form boygenius

A new album honoring the late songwriter Roger Miller features three of country music’s finest

The son of outlaw royalty, Shooter Jennings returns with an album that’s pure honky-tonk fun

Kick off the season with tunes from Amanda Shires, Curtis Harding, Rising Appalachia, and more

One of Nashville’s most dynamic young voices turns it up