“When he came to ask about making an album, we were seriously blown away,” says C.J. Lewandowski, mandolinist of Grammy-nominated bluegrass outfit The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys. The “he” mentioned above? Well, that’s Mr. Americana, himself, Jim Lauderdale. “It was really validating—Jim Lauderdale calling us to do a bluegrass album,” says Lewandowski.

The current incarnation of Humble Pie will stage a short tour of America this September. All shows go on-sale this Friday. Staged as JERRY SHIRLEY PRESENTS: HUMBLE PIE LEGACY – 50 YEARS OF SMOKIN,’ the excursion is a celebration of one of the greatest touring bands to ever perform internationally. Band leader and guitarist Dave “Bucket” Colwell, bassist Ivan Bodley, drummer Bobby Marks and vocalist / guitarist Jim Stapley were handpicked by Jerry Shirley to carry on the band’s legacy.

BRIAN SETZER hits hard with his new single, the red-hot “The Devil Always Collects,” released today (August 25). Written by SETZER and frequent collaborator Mike Himelstein, it marks the title track of his new album of the same name out September 15 on Surfdog Records digitally, on CD and vinyl.

Trevor Hall is thrilled to share “losing you,” the newest sampling from his forthcoming album Trevor Hall and The Great In-Between. “‘’losing you’ is kind of a mad love song for the divine ... when you're so crazy about something that you're losing sleep over it. That feeling of longing can literally keep you up at night, but in essence, because that thing you're mad for is eternal, it is never lost and always present everywhere all at once,”  explains Trevor.

Renowned for ushering American roots into the contemporary era, the five-time-Grammy-nominated guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd has announced his latest studio album, 'Dirt On My Diamonds Volume 1', set for release on November 17th via Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group. Birthed from the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, this project chronicles Shepherd's journey of musical evolution, touching on stories of loss, redemption, and memorable melodies, all crafted by an elite team of songwriters.

Today, The String Cheese Incident share their fourth song sampling from their upcoming album Lend Me A Hand due out on Sept 8.

“Ain’t I Been Good To You” is a simple reggae-styled tune,” explains SCI bassist, Keith Mosely. “I came up with the groove and melody and then tried to imagine what Bob Marley might write for lyrics. The song explores a popular theme of love, longing and acceptance, and is a tribute to Bob, one of my all-time musical heroes. I hope you enjoy it!"

Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke will release their anticipated new album, Be Right Here, February 16 via 3 Legged Records/Thirty Tigers (pre-order/pre-save here). Ahead of the release, lead single, “Dig A Hole,” is debuting today. Listen to/share the song HERE and watch the official music video HERE.

A Cat in the Rain, the first album in six years from one of America’s most beloved bands, Turnpike Troubadours, is out today on Bossier City Records/Thirty Tigers. Stream/purchase HERE.

A new live version of Tyler Childers’ breakthrough current single, “In Your Love,” recorded during his sold-out show at Radio City Music Hall earlier this month, is debuting today. Watch the performance HERE and listen the live audio HERE.

Rhiannon Giddens’ new album You’re the One is out now (Nonesuch Records) and has been met with enthusiastic media response, including three national TV appearances in the past week. Her first album comprising all original music was produced by Jack Splash (Kendrick Lamar, Solange, Alicia Keys, Valerie June, Tank and the Bangas).