Discussing diversity and inclusion in Americana with Buddy Red, Kyshona, Buffalo Nichols and Becky Parsons

Our picks for performances, parties and panels you won’t want to miss at this year’s festival

Test your knowledge of Americana and pro baseball with our quiz

From Big Freedia to Brent Snyder, here’s who to see at this year’s Nashville Pride shows

Martina Sorbara will play Saturday with The Knocks at Nashville Pride

The who, what, where, when and why of CMA Fest and Bonnaroo 2025

A quick-reference guide to our favorite sets will help you get the most from your time on The Farm

Speaking with the stellar songsmith about her work, her upcoming CMA Fest performances and uplifting queer and Latino communities

A brief look at the roles of visual and audio production students and student journalists at the fest

Checking in with the Aussie psych aces’ Lucas Harwood in advance of the inaugural three-set ’Roo Residency

The biggest fan gathering in mainstream country shies away from progress it’s made with respect to artists from queer, Black and brown communities

Talking to artists Tristen, Jemina Pearl, Jerry Pentecost and others about negotiating music-making and child-rearing 

After parting ways with her label, the Americana artist powers on — and will headline the Ryman March 27

The songwriter has created more than 200 bespoke love songs

Talking 'American Spirit' with Fancy Hagood, considering the impact of Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' and much more

Talking with Fancy Hagood about the journey to his stunning LP ‘American Spirit’

The Nashville native’s banner 2024 is just the beginning, if she has anything to say about it

Reflecting on the Country Music Association’s second rejection of Beyoncé

From Wyatt Flores to Angie K and beyond, our writers have 10 new picks to keep an eye on

Writers and broadcasters weigh in on the present and future of country music

Talking to Starr and producer T Bone Burnett about the former Beatle’s first country album in more than 50 years

Talking with stellar songsmith and producer Brittany Howard, counting down the year’s top local albums and more

Catching up with the masterful artist about her Grammy-nominated LP ‘What Now,’ her new hardcore project and more

Drkmttr becomes a nonprofit, The Pinnacle sets opening, two studies release key data on local music and more dispatches

Talking with the singular songsmith about shaping his powerful catalog

From Jack White and Brittany Howard to R.A.P. Ferreira, Katie Pruitt and beyond, here are our favorite local LPs of the year

Releases from Jack White, The Black Keys, Cage the Elephant, Brittany Howard and more made it another stellar year for Nashville rockers

A highlight reel including releases from Jett Holden, Alice Randall — and yes, Beyoncé and Post Malone

Looking back on the impact of Kris Kristofferson, Mary Sack and many more

Nashville’s jazz, blues, soul and R&B communities preserved traditions and evolved them in 2024

Six One Trïbe, Daisha McBride, R.A.P. Ferreira, Chuck Indigo and more showed off Music City’s rich rap talent

The local music scene on the local music scene

Ahead of AMERICANAFEST, we talk with Emerging Act of the Year nominee Wyatt Flores, run down our favorite shows and more

Checking in with the ace songwriter and Emerging Artist nominee about telling powerful personal stories on his own terms

Catching up with the expert songwriter about their Album of the Year nominee ‘The Past Is Still Alive’

Talking with musicians and organizers Cindy Emch and Julie Nolen about their event and support for LGBTQ artists at the fest

Test your knowledge of Americana and pro baseball with our quiz

Get in the swing of AmericanaFest with a celebration of Mary Gauthier, the keystone Honors and Awards ceremony and much more

From day parties to nighttime jams with The Kentucky Gentlemen, Rissi Palmer and more, this year’s fest is primed to end on a high note

Waxahatchee tops a massive ANTI- Records anniversary party, T Bone Burnett steps out and much more

From Kaitlin Butts' country mastery to Amythyst Kiah's rocking roots and beyond, the Americana party doesn’t stop

Mission-driven, safety-focused women keep the music playing in Music City

A new book tells the story of ‘How Nashville Outsiders Changed Country Music Forever’ 

The who, what, when, where and why of CMA Fest and Bonnaroo 2024

Our writers’ picks for sets you don’t want to miss, from Tanner Adell to Wyatt Flores and beyond

Pretty Lights, Post Malone, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Fred Again.. top the bill down on the Farm

The massive fan gathering continues its slow move away from toxic culture