Before the pedal steel sneaks in, with a flurry of Telecaster picking and an earnest, pure country voice, The Shootouts’ new album Bullseye doesn’t waste time getting to the point; they’ve done their homework. Equal parts vintage Nashville, Texas swing, and Bakersfield bravado, The Shootouts’ sophomore album draws heavily from the music on which the band’s members were brought up, packaging all of country music’s classic subgenres in their modern, signature sound.

Set for Saturday, March 6 at 7pm ET, “For The Crew,” presented by NoCap and in collaboration with the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, will feature performances by Jeff Schroeder of The Smashing Pumpkins, Kevin Rudolf and Tommy Marz. Proceeds from the event will be going directly to support members of the live music industry; the road crew who are the backbone of every show, night-after-night, that have been devastated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cory Keefe is among that new wave of country traditionalists making a big noise with a new generation of music fans. Coming from the Gulf Coast of Florida, which may well be known as Music Row South, Keefe is country newcomer, but an experienced balladeer. Today, he releases his debut single, “Where There’s A Beer There’s A Way,” a preview track from his forthcoming independent album.

Award-winning songwriter. International road warrior. American roots outlaw. San Diego's Sara Petite is readying the release of Rare Bird on Feb 26th. To get the party started, tastemaker DJ Mojo Nixon of SiriusXM's Outlaw Country station, was the first to spin "The Misfits," and The Boot, the first outlet to premiere the video.

Me & My Guitar, a new compilation album created by Charlie Overbey to benefit NIVA’s Save Our Stages, is out today exclusively via Bandcamp. Purchase HERE.

Today, Emily Rodgers shares "Down," the lead single off her upcoming LP I Will Be Gone out March 6th on Shimmy-Disc.

Seth Martin learned his first chord the same year The Dish Boys released their debut album, ‘Georgia Dish Boys.’ The band’s guitar and violin player, Rob Hibbs taught Martin the E minor while the two were hanging out in an old canvas mining tent in Alaska. That was almost five years ago. Since then, Seth Martin & The Dish Boys have toured across the country and back six times, released seven albums, and somehow have not wound up dead in the process.

Signal Fire and The Ellameno Beat have teamed up to release a new single, “False Reality,” due ou

Nevada City. One of the great wonders of Northern California. Such a beautiful town full of hard-working amazing folk. It is not surprising after digesting the earnest quality of Farrow and The Peach Leaves that they call Nevada City their home. The six-piece band from Northern California band is back with a two song single out digitally on Portland's Dutch Records who houses mentionable acts such as Shook Twins, Swatkins and Ezra Bell.

Award-winning Tucson, Arizona-based duo Ryanhood is thrilled to announce their latest album, Under The Leaves, set for release on April 16th. American Songwriter announced the upcoming LP with the premiere of lead single “The Fight.”