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Rayland Baxter Takes Flight
The Tennessee native pushes all
the boundaries on the spellbinding If I Were a Butterfly

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New Music: Seth Avett Sings “Just a Bum”
Listen to an exclusive premiere from the North Carolina musician’s new album honoring songwriting hero Greg Brown

Back Porch Sessions
Back Porch Session: Sierra Hull
The Tennessee-born bluegrass artist brings her mandolin to the G&G offices for a rousing two-song set that includes “How Long” from her latest album

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Big Star’s #1 Record Turns 50
R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, plus members of the Posies and Wilco, join Big Star drummer Jody Stephens on a tour to celebrate the anniversary of the Memphis band’s not-so-hit debut album

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Back Porch Session: Chatham Rabbits
The North Carolina–based wife-and-husband duo, accompanied by Ryan Stigmon, stopped by the G&G offices to play three songs, including two from their latest album, If You See Me Riding By

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Loretta Through the Lens
Photographer David McClister pays tribute to country icon and frequent subject Loretta Lynn

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Fall’s Best New Southern Music
Whether traditional country sounds, classic soul, buoyant folk-pop, or good old rock and roll, these ten new albums will keep your fall humming

Back Porch Sessions
Back Porch Session: Amanda Shires
The Texas-born singer-songwriter plays three songs from her latest album, Take It Like a Man, including the title track, at the G&G offices

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Watch Now: Amy Ray’s “Joy Train”
From her recently released solo album, an animated video to lift the spirit in the face of struggle

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Back Porch Session: Moon Taxi
The five-member band out of Nashville played three lively songs in the G&G offices.

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Loretta Lynn’s Lasting Legacy
Today’s women of country on why Lynn was a beacon for all

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Charley Crockett’s Lone Star Turn
The Texas native blazed his own trail to become one of music’s most compelling voices

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Todd Snider Pays Homage to John Prine, Billy Joe Shaver, and Other Heroes on His Latest Album
On his third live album, Return of the Storyteller, the singer-songwriter brings his characteristic humor and humility

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Listen Now: Dr. John’s Final Studio Album
Hear an exclusive premiere of the country-and-western themed Things Happen That Way, featuring Willie Nelson, Lukas Nelson, and Aaron Neville

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Listen Now: Tommy Prine Makes His Debut
Hear an exclusive premiere of the gorgeous “Ships in the Harbor,” from the son of legendary singer-songwriter John Prine

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Music Video Premiere: American Aquarium’s “Wildfire”
Frontman BJ Barham talks about love, loss, and the Raleigh, North Carolina, band’s latest record

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Fall Fests for Southern Music Lovers
Whether you’re hopping from stage to stage in Texas, dancing under string lights in Georgia, or making a “Pilgrimage” to Tennessee, the arrival of cooler weather brings a top-notch roster of live music gatherings

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Back Porch Session: Patterson Hood and Jay Gonzalez of the Drive-By Truckers
The bandmates played three acoustic songs from their new album, Welcome 2 Club XIII, at the G&G offices.

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New Music: Shemekia Copeland’s Sublime “Nobody But You”
Listen to an exclusive premiere from the Grammy-nominated blues singer’s new album, Done Come Too Far

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Back Porch Session: The Infamous Stringdusters
The Grammy Award-winning Nashville bluegrass band performs four tracks at the G&G offices