Music

Hear “Hourglass,” a song from the Americana trailblazer’s forthcoming album

A Ray Charles re-issue, new jams from Tedeschi Trucks, two wry Texas songwriters, and more new releases that make the shortest month of 2019 a sweet one for music lovers

Three May shows, including a date at the Ryman, honor legendary singer Mavis Staples

The Texas songwriter talks dive bars, Lone Star legacies, co-writing with fiancée Allison Moorer, and his new album What It Is

Bandmates and husband-and-wife duo Drew and Ellie Holcomb build the perfect Valentine’s Day playlist by sharing the songs that scored their romance

The icon will be honored as MusiCares Person of the Year and will perform during Sunday’s show

In a new song from forthcoming album Texas Piano Man, singer-songwriter Robert Ellis crafts a rollicking tribute to his favorite fizzy beverage

One Southern trailblazer covers another with Lucinda Williams’s recording of the 1968 classic—one of twelve songs on a new tribute to the elusive country star

Start the year off strong with Southern rock’s new standard bearers, indie pop’s next reigning voice, and a collection of duets from one of country’s top songwriters

Two bluegrass icons look into the genre’s future—and reflect on the artists who paved the way

The Charleston band taps its roots to bring Gullah music to the top of the charts

From well-known artists you’ve been spinning nonstop to newcomers who deserve a listen, get acquainted our favorite Southern albums of the year

Southern musicians have always innovated with holiday songs—think “Pretty Paper” and “Hard Candy Christmas.” These new releases from artists like Rodney Crowell and Old 97’s mix time-honored favorites and future classics

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

Hear the tunes that put Southern artists from Reba McEntire to Adam Hood in the holiday spirit

The Charleston, South Carolina, duo open up about their hometown music festival—and reveal the full lineup for 2019

Two Southern supergroups, a modern soul legend, a rising bluegrass voice, and more music to add to your playlist this month

Preview a track from the North Carolina bluegrass duo’s hotly anticipated album Tides of a Teardrop, out early next year