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Dori Freeman Premieres ‘All I Ever Wanted’ Music Video

Dori Freeman released her music video for “All I Ever Wanted”, a track describing one’s longing for the attention of a lover. The song will be included on her forthcoming LP Every Single Star, due September 27. Rolling Stone Country notes that though Freeman’s new record is geared towards celebrating her motherhood, this particular track Read more | Read Rolling Stone Country's full article here.

CE Showcases & Awards at AmericanaFest

Showcasing Artists: DORI FRFEEMANThursday, September 12 @ 5:00pmMusicians Corner at Centennial Park JONAH TOLCHINThursday, September 12 @ 9:00pmThe Basement CAROLINE SPENCEThursday, September 12 @ 7:30pmStation Inn MAYA DE VITRY Thursday, September 12 @ 8:30pmCity Winery PHOEBE HUNT Thursday, September 12 @ 11:30pmONE AMYTHYST KIAH Friday, September 13 @ 9:30pmStation Inn MARK ERELLI Friday, September 13 Read more | Visti americanamusic.org for full lineup!

Rhiannon Giddens Receives High Honor at AmericanaFest 2019

Rhiannon Giddens took home one of the two existing Legacy of Americana Awards. A newly-established honor, the award was created in partnership with the National Museum of African American Music, an institution set to open in Nashville in 2020 itself. The accolade aims to recognize “an artist, writer, producer or educator who has either made Read more | To read Nashville Scene's full article, click here.

Critically Acclaimed New Album, Love Stories (Concord), Out Now and Debuts at #1 on iTunes!

Rave reviews of Love Stories: “Elias’ intoxicating vocals emote the ambient calm of a forest after a soft rain; her vibrancy is a force unto itself. With powerful artistry, her naturally prodigious talent is even stronger as the years pass—a feat capable only by the true elites of the musical world.” ***** – DownBeat “Love Stories is Read more | For more information and tour dates, check out Eliane Elias' artist page.

Dom Flemons and Amythyst Kiah Featured in Bank of America Ad

CE artists Dom Flemons and Amythyst Kiah are featured in Bank of America’s forthcoming advertisement showcasing their banjo talents. The advertisement depicts an array of American country artists playing their banjos and singing Old Crow Medicine Show’s classic “Wagon Wheel”. It’s a promotion for director Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary Country Music, aired by PBS on Read more | See the full video from Bank of America here.

Concerted Efforts Artists Featured in Living Blues Magazine!

Amythyst Kiah has been featured on a 2-page spread for Living Blues‘s most recent issue! For Living Blues’ 2019 Critic’s Poll, Dom Flemons was awarded Best Traditional & Acoustic Blues Album of the year, while Rhiannon Giddens took home Most Outstanding Musician (Banjo)! Check out Living Blues’ current issue here. Read more | Check out Living Blues' most recent issue.

Alexa Rose Announces Debut LP ‘Medicine for Living’ on Big Legal Mess, Out October 4

Alexa Rose’s debut LP Medicine for Living on October 4th. The title track won her the songwriting competition at Merlefest 2019. Rose’s debut album is a blend of contemporary roots and Appalachian storytelling. Her traditional songwriting style is a poignant, soulful retreat to a quieter place. Of the titular track, Rose says, “This song is Read more | For more information and tour dates, visit her artist page.

American Songwriter’s Latest Issue Features Rhiannon Giddens

Accomplished multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens landed the cover of American Songwriter‘s July/August 2019 issue. Journalist Caine O’Rear describes Giddens as a “[Kaleidescopic] panoply of musical and intellectual voices.” The article continues to herald Giddens as a prominent dignitary and voice of classic and contemporary Americana music. The article also discusses Giddens’ latest studio album in collaboration Read more | Read American Songwriter's summary.