Music

As the days heat up, so does the music-festival circuit. These Southern gatherings bring a fresh crop of spring sounds

Why pantheon-worthy tunes are always sung by storytellers

A new exhibit at the New Orleans Museum of Art shows some of the twentieth century’s greatest musicians in unguarded moments

Seven Dolly Parton performances to bring a smile to your face (and maybe even tempt you to put a teasing comb through your hair)

The story behind one of the greatest Southern songs ever recorded. Plus, a reissue and a tribute concert honoring its legendary singer, Otis Redding

Tennessee’s Bluegrass Underground finds a new home

The storied Grammy-winning gospel outfit returns with a new album

Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer join forces for an album born of the bonds of sisterhood

How the bluegrass balladeer and TV host David Holt helps preserve—and move forward—the region’s traditional sounds

The roots musician heads South in support of his most soulful album yet

The Oklahoma songwriter finds a little light on Big Bad Luv

Chuck Berry may be gone, but his influence lives on in a new album—and in the hearts of his admirers

Up close and personal with some of our favorite musicians

One of the original country outlaws returns with a new album and a new autobiography

Amanda Shires returns with a new album steeped in the rhythms of home

A sizzling return from a pioneering Stax powerhouse

A deep look at the artist — and the South

Join us online for our Back Porch Sessions

Stream a song from the band’s upcoming album Toogoodoo

Chris Stapleton has become country music’s most surprising new star—and has sent a shock wave through Nashville