Artists

The North Carolina-born singer conjures female heroes on her first solo album in six years

Get to know Bully, Wednesday, and more rising Southern bands making a joyful noise

The scion of songwriting royalty steps into the spotlight with his debut album, This Far South

A Mississippi novelist recalls a lifetime of Tina

After striving to overcome a stroke that left her partially paralyzed, the Louisiana native knows one thing for sure: Nothing will stop her from going where the music takes her

For decades, one of West Africa’s most popular musicians has lived a quiet, unassuming life in the U.S.—but that’s about to change

The title track from his soon-to-be-released debut album is also available today for streaming

For writer Ace Atkins, discovering the music of the Mississippi native, who died this past weekend at 85, was an education in deeper soul

The Oklahoma native goes galactic on his tenth studio album with his band the Stragglers

Hear the previously unreleased “The Precious Jewel,” from a new career-spanning box set of the legendary North Carolina musician

The Birmingham-bred quartet on their captivating new album, Yard Sale, and the canine friends they make on tour

A Louisville-born favorite gets its groove back

2020 brought introspection and a fresh sound for the eclectic rock-and-roller, featured on Spotify’s Indigo playlist

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

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

Bringing a deeply painful past into the light, the singer-songwriter’s new memoir and album are testaments to the power of art—and of the human spirit

An exclusive first listen of the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter’s deeply personal—and powerful—new album

In honor of the Opry’s Dolly Week, musicians recommend essential tracks by the Smoky Mountain Songbird

Charley Crockett on his redemptive life story and new autobiographical album, The Valley

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