Matt Hendrickson

Artists
For Maren Morris, the Sky’s the Limit
The singer-songwriter and Texas native on her new album, her honky-tonk education, and why she won’t be constrained

Music
Five Must-Visit Spots in Fort Worth
Where to stop for Cowtown music and mingling

Weekends
A Wild Night in Cowtown
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

Artists
An Indie-Rock Supergroup
Three young and talented voices unite to form boygenius

Music
Willie, Kris, and Merle Come Together on “Old Friends”
A new album honoring the late songwriter Roger Miller features three of country music’s finest

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

Music
Summer Soundtrack: What to Listen to This Weekend
Kick off the season with tunes from Amanda Shires, Curtis Harding, Rising Appalachia, and more

Artists
The Power of Parker Millsap
One of Nashville’s most dynamic young voices turns it up

Music
Behind the Merle Haggard Classic “Mama Tried”
“Mama Tried” is classic honky-tonk Merle, emblematic of the dusty Bakersfield sound that he helped pioneer.

First Listen
Jerry Garcia’s Bluegrass Roots
Stream two never-released songs from the legendary musician’s early days on the banjo

Music
The Ultimate Willie Nelson Playlist
In honor of his eighty-fifth birthday, here are eighty-five of his unforgettable songs

First Listen
Stream the New Album from Trampled by Turtles
Catching up with frontman Dave Simonett on the band’s unconventional start and their welcome return after an extended break

Music
What We’re Listening To: Our April Playlist
A soulful soundtrack for spring

Artists
Leon Bridges Has a New Groove
The head-turning Fort Worth singer brings fresh energy to his vintage sound

Arts & Culture
Have You Heard about Knoxville’s Big Ears?
Coming up this week: An avant-garde music festival you really can’t miss

Music
Patsy Cline’s Lasting Legacy
From Winchester, Virginia, to worldwide acclaim: A look back at the velvet-voiced country music pioneer, fifty-five years after her death

Music
G&G Exclusive: Jessie Baylin’s New Album Strawberry Wind
The Nashville-based singer-songwriter discusses her forthcoming children’s album and offers a first listen of the song “Dream Catcher”

G&G Exclusive
First Listen: John Prine Takes on Johnny Cash
A well-loved tribute to one of the Man in Black’s early classics

Music
Three Voices and the Truth
A trio of music’s brightest—Sarah Jarosz, Sara Watkins, and Aoife O’Donovan—find perfect harmony together

Music
When the Grammys Got It Wrong
Five of the Recording Academy’s most egregious Southern snubs