Johnny Cash’s son talks to us about bringing his legendary father’s unpublished words to life on a star-studded new album...
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This synth-pop legend tells us all about the journey which has led him to release an album of country duets...
Our regular columnist Lisa Redford took in the outstanding musicianship provided at this year’s celebration of Americana and roots music...
Today’s exclusive comes courtesy of a Louisiana born, New York raised and London based Americana singer-songwriter with a crisp style...
Straddling the line between performer and backroom writer gives this supremely talented artist a unique insight into the creative process...
Our second exclusive this week comes from country-influenced UK duo Balsamo Deighton, with a world-first look at their new video...
The award-winning Nashville songwriter for legends like Tina Turner, Bette Midler and Willie Nelson talks about her life in music...
Alison Krauss and Willie Nelson are picking up where they left off after joint tour dates were cancelled last summer...
As our regular columnist works on a duet of her own, she looks at some great collaborations of the past...
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