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Rodney Crowell and Willie Nelson have come together again for Nelson's new album, Oh What A Beautiful World . Coming out on April 25th, the album highlights twelve Crowell songs including "Oh What A Beautiful World," released earlier this week as a duet between Crowell and Nelson. This album will reimagine a variety of Crowell favorites with Nelson's own twist on them. Each track was written or co-written by Crowell, pulling songs from throughout his songwriting career. From early hits such as "Banks Of The Old Bandera" (1976) to more recent releases like "Oh What A Beautiful World" (2014), this set showcases many eras of Crowell's work. This is not the first time these two Texas icons have crossed paths. Crowell was first introduced to Nelson's work in the 1960s, and they have since collaborated on multiple projects. Nelson first recorded one of his songs in 1983 and did so again on his 2024 album, The Border. Pre-order the album now, and see which of your Rodney Crowell favorites made the track list! 1. What Kind Of Love 2. Banks Of The Old Bandera 3. The Fly Boy & The Kid 4. Forty Miles From Nowhere 5. I Wouldn’t Be Me Without You 6. Making Memories Of Us 7. Oh What A Beautiful World (with Rodney Crowell) 8. Open Season On My Heart 9. Shame On The Moon 10. She’s Back In Town 11. Still Learning How To Fly 12. Stuff That Works

Congratulations to the 2025 "Entertainer of the Year" - Reckless Kelly ! The band was honored at the Texas Music Chart Awards on March 8th, taking home the biggest award of the night. This award recognizes the impact Reckless Kelly has had on the Texas music scene, along with the success of their recent album and outstanding live performances. Willy Braun accepted the award with many thanks to their fans, crew, and Texas Radio for the continued support. Since the release of The Last Frontier in September, the album has been a hit, featuring two multi-week #1 singles on Texas Radio - "Keep Lookin' Down The Road" and "What's Left of My Heart." The Last Frontier Tour is taking the album on the road around the U.S. and to Spain, including upcoming appearances with Steve Earle, Parker McCollum, Lucinda Williams, and festivals including Cattle Country, Azkena Rock Festival, and their annual Braun Brothers Reunion. The tour picks back up later this month with the Treefort Music Fest, and there is much more to look forward to with a packed year for Reckless Kelly. For all upcoming show details, visit their Tour Page .

Happy release day to Paul Thorn ! The album we've all been waiting for, Life Is Just A Vapor , is out now with eleven songs to enjoy, including "Tough Times Don't Last" and "Geraldine & Ricky." Each track brings another powerful story from Thorn, inspired by his personal experiences and years of wisdom. “Thorn’s exceptional new album… features a spicy mix of traditional rock ’n’ roll flavors…” –  Nashville Scene “It’s quintessential Thorn: facing up to hard truths, but also offering hope. And doing it with an infectiously down-home music and plainspoken, humor-laced profundity…” –  No Depression Holding the second slot on the album is "Courage My Love," described by No Depression as “a brawny heartland rocker about what it takes to make it together.” Also out today is a live performance video for this new song. Check it out below! Thorn will be ringing in the new album with two nights at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville on February 21st and 22nd. Visit his tour page for tickets to this album-release celebration, and see where he'll be bringing these hits next!

2025 is off to an exciting start for Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley - between a GRAMMY win, Trey's guitar debut, and many upcoming shows, there is much to celebrate for this duo. As members of the Taj Mahal Sextet, Rob and Trey took home the GRAMMY Award for Best Traditional Blues Album alongside 2025 GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Taj Mahal, Bobby Ingano, Bill Rich, and the late/great Kester Smith. This award recognizes the group's record Swingin' Live At The Church In Tulsa that was released last spring. Rob and Trey's first duo album was nominated for a GRAMMY and they have been part of many nominations and winning projects since then, but this is the first time they've been awarded a GRAMMY themselves. Congratulations to Rob, Trey, and the entire Taj Mahal Sextet on this well-deserved award! Trey recently partnered with Huss & Dalton Guitar Company to craft the Trey Hensley TD-R Signature Model Guitar. His guitar debuted to the public at the 2025 NAMM Show, held in Los Angeles from January 21st through 25th, and was chosen as the NAMM 2025 Editor's Pick by Premier Guitar. As described by Premier Guitar, "The adventurous bluegrass burner Trey Hensley & acoustic stalwarts Huss & Dalton combined to release a delightful dread." Learn more about how this guitar came to be in the video below. With their tour in full swing and a number of festival appearances to come, there is much to look forward to as the year continues. Visit their tour page to make sure you don't miss this GRAMMY-winning duo at a show near you. You might even get to hear Trey's Signature Guitar in action!

We're counting down the days to Paul Thorn 's upcoming album Life Is Just A Vapor , with less than a month left until its release on February 21st. Until then, Thorn is keeping us on the edge of our seats with a new single, "Geraldine & Ricky," out today along with an animated music video. "Geraldine & Ricky" draws from Thorn's memory of the real Geraldine and Ricky of his childhood. Geraldine was a traveling evangelist who would bring along Ricky, a ventriloquist doll, to share the Lord's word. Thorn recalls being mesmerized by the act at just five years old, and even thought he'd follow in their footsteps when he got his own ventriloquist doll. He says, “I had made up my mind that when I grew up, I was going to be a ventriloquist.” Thorn takes us through the adventures of Geraldine and Ricky with this catchy track, adding his own twist to the duo's story. He paints Geraldine as “a toxic opportunist looking for anything that will better her situation." When Geraldine leaves Ricky behind for someone new, karma quickly catches up to her. How does their story end, you ask? Watch the video below to see for yourself!

The Avett Brothers are making their grand return to Austin City Limits for the series' 50th Anniversary! Premiering this Saturday, January 18th, their one-hour episode will take you through many eras of The Avett Brothers with an energetic and captivating performance. Austin City Limits has celebrated the best in live performance for 50 years, showcasing some of the most iconic performances on television. The Avett Brothers made their debut on the show in 2009 for Season 35, and returned for Season 40 in 2014. After more than two decades together, The Avett Brothers continue to put on a one-of-a-kind show that they are bringing back to Austin City Limits for this historic season. These North Carolina roots and alt-country trailblazers sure know how to wow a crowd, and this episode does just that. With a set highlighting classic hits and much of their 2024 album The Avett Brothers , each song is a true display of the band's powerful stories, signature harmonies, and connection to fans. Also adding to their set is a stripped-down cover of "As Good As I Once Was," honoring Toby Keith with their Avett-style rendition. Catch the The Avett Brothers' episode on PBS this Saturday at 8pm ET/7pm CT, or stream it after the premiere at pbs.org/austincitylimits .

Last Thursday, Peter Rowan joined Sam Grisman Project for their eagerly anticipated debut at Ryman Auditorium. It was an unforgettable evening honoring Rowan and Old & In the Way. The audience danced along to two sets and an encore packed with fan favorites from Old & In the Way and Rowan's own musical projects. There was never a dull moment onstage as Rowan performed alongside Sam Grisman Project and friends. Special guests included Sam Bush, Tim O’Brien, Jerry Douglas, Lindsay Lou, Ronnie and Rob McCoury, and the band featuring Alex Hargreaves, Chris J. English, Dominick Leslie, Logan Ledger, Max Flansburg, Nat Smith and Victor Furtado. Billy Strings, Gillian Welch, and David Rawlings also made surprise appearances throughout the show. As described by Relix , this show certainly "represented the best and brightest in the bluegrass ether, a promising display of the longevity and enduring spirit of the genre." Read the full Relix review below for more on Peter Rowan and Sam Grisman Project's big night at Ryman Auditorium.

Peter Rowan will be taking the Ryman stage with Sam Grisman Project on January 9th for the band's debut at this iconic venue. The show will celebrate the music of Old & In the Way, taking Rowan back to his music with David Grisman and Jerry Garcia in the early '70s, while also recognizing his work since then as solo singer-songwriter and band member. In a recent interview with The Bluegrass Situation , Rowan reminisced about Old & In the Way and the nights they spent playing together at Garcia's house. He recalls the encouragement and "go for it" attitude between them that made the band so influential. Rowan is now the only member of the band actively performing and has been touring with Sam Grisman Project regularly, carrying on the legacy of Old & In the Way. Sam Grisman also reflected on the influence that Rowan and Old & In the Way have had on bluegrass music, mentioning how playing with Rowan has shown " how important it is to bring your own approach to these timeless songs that we love, while still honoring what it is that makes us love them in the first place." Tickets to see Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project at Ryman Auditorium are still available, and you won't want to miss this special performance. Get your ticket here !

Chatham County Line is kicking off 2025 with a celebration of Bob Dylan's 15th studio album, Blood on the Tracks. The band is heading to Tulsa, OK on January 24th for Shelter from the Storm, an event honoring the 50th anniversary of this album. Chatham County Line is the house band for this special concert, where they will play the album in its entirety alongside other iconic Dylan hits. Chatham County Line is backing up a stacked lineup including Elvis Costello, Robyn Hitchcock, Lucinda Williams , and more! Tickets sold out instantly for this exciting one-night-only event.

Just a few weeks after its release, Paul Thorn ’s new song “Tough Times Don’t Last” is already punching above its weight! The first single from his forthcoming album  Life Is Just A Vapor  was the most added song on the Americana singles chart this week, and debuted at #26 with a bullet! Listen to "Tough Times Don't Last" below, and pre-save the new album coming February 21st.

This Friday has brought exciting news from Paul Thorn , announcing his new album Life Is Just A Vapor . Set to release on February 21st via Thirty Tigers, this album is the first to follow his 2021 album Never Too Late to Call . Eleven new songs are on the way, each sharing some of the wisdom Thorn has gathered over his life and career, told through his witty and powerful songwriting. Thorn says “I like for people to be touched by music and get something from it, something that they can take with them throughout the day. Every song on this album, there's a message in it of some sort about how to live life.” With this announcement comes the first single, "Tough Times Don't Last," accompanied by its official lyric video. This track kicks off the album with an encouraging message on overcoming challenges as "tough people do." As Thorn explains, "’Tough Times Don’t Last’ is a song that everyone can relate to as we’re all looking at something that’s hard to face at one time or another. There are two kinds of people in the world. There are people that lay down and cry when faced with adversity and there are those that understand that you have to sometimes fight your way back up. Things can get better but you have to stay tough to endure and this song is about that." Between the release of Life Is Just A Vapor and shows continuing into 2025, Thorn leaves us with much to look forward to as we approach the new year. Pre-save the album here , and visit his tour page to catch him on the road!

“Swept Away,” a beloved song from The Avett Brothers ’ 2004 album Mignonette has been incorporated into the music of the new Broadway play of the same name, along with other songs from the canon of The Avett Brothers. It opened on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the Longacre Theatre with great fanfare, and a host of celebrities, including Brooke Shields and Clive Davis, as well as Scott Avett, Seth Avett, and Bob Crawford, were in attendance. Not your typical Broadway fare, and described as dark and harrowing at times, the theme embraced issues of humanity and morality. It brought many a sniffle and tear to the Opening Night audience, and ultimately an enthusiastic standing ovation.   Writing for  Deadline Hollywood , Greg Evans said: "As enthralling as it is disquieting,  Swept Away ... is a taut and captivating new folk musical featuring the gorgeous songs of the roots-rock group The Avett Brothers and an impeccable cast." I n a surprise “encore” that followed introductions and thanks to the cast, crew and creators, Scott, Seth and Bob rose from beneath the stage in a wooden lifeboat, and accompanied by the fantastic pit band, performed their version of the song “Swept Away.” For a full review by the New York Times, click here: 'Swept Away' Review