Neil Young and Crazy Horse played Firstbank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tennessee, Thursday evening after a one-night rain delay. They rewarded the patient fans with a wild, extended set packed with surprises.
The first one came five songs in when Young dug out the On the Beach deep cut “Vampire Blues.” He brought the song back into his live rotation in 2015 after a 41-year break, but only at Promise of the Real and solo shows. This was the first time it’s ever appeared at a Crazy Horse concert. Drummer Ralph Molina...
The first one came five songs in when Young dug out the On the Beach deep cut “Vampire Blues.” He brought the song back into his live rotation in 2015 after a 41-year break, but only at Promise of the Real and solo shows. This was the first time it’s ever appeared at a Crazy Horse concert. Drummer Ralph Molina...
- 5/10/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
An excited crowd of country music festival-goers and Palm Springs locals looked on as Charley Crockett kicked off a night of songs and conversation by asserting a truth that any songwriter knows: “It’s easy to start a song. It’s a lot harder to finish one,” he said. Stephen Wilson Jr. and Drayton Farley, seated on the intimate stage next to him, nodded in agreement. Rolling Stone’s Senior Editor Joseph Hudak opened the night by asking the three groundbreaking country music artists about their songwriting process in the...
- 5/10/2024
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
This April, Rolling Stone is teaming up with George Dickel for another installment of the “Rolling Stone Writers’ Room”, this time featuring an evening of conversation and performances by three songwriters that are shaping the future of Country music.
Moderated by Rolling Stone’s Senior Music Editor Joseph Hudak, an evening at Palm Springs will be spent with Charley Crockett, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Drayton Farley to delve into how they have found their place in the recently rising popularity of the Country music genre.
With his upcoming album “$10 Cowboy” set to release in late-April,...
Moderated by Rolling Stone’s Senior Music Editor Joseph Hudak, an evening at Palm Springs will be spent with Charley Crockett, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Drayton Farley to delve into how they have found their place in the recently rising popularity of the Country music genre.
With his upcoming album “$10 Cowboy” set to release in late-April,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
One of last year’s most unexpected musical twists was the ascent of Zach Bryan, the rootsy singer-songwriter who sounds not unlike Bruce Springsteen or Jason Isbell — and went all the way to Number One on the Hot 100 with the ballad “I Remember Everything,” assisted by Kacey Musgraves. His self-titled fourth album was one of the best country/Americana releases of the year, but it’s only one of the unmissable 2023 releases in that category, from Jason Isbell’s own Weathervanes to Megan Maroney’s Lucky.
In the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now,...
In the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
Just two weeks ago, almost no one had ever heard of Oliver Anthony. Then, the Virginia-based country singer-songwriter, whose real name is Christopher Anthony Lunsford, went wildly viral with the instant Number One hit “Rich Men North of Richmond,” a raw, solo-acoustic, undeniably catchy track that combined righteous populist complaints about inflation and taxes with nasty swipes at welfare recipients. (He later clarified that he didn’t intend to attack the poor.)
As Rolling Stone pointed out early on, his initial rise was buoyed by heavy, curiously simultaneous support from conservative politicians and media figures.
As Rolling Stone pointed out early on, his initial rise was buoyed by heavy, curiously simultaneous support from conservative politicians and media figures.
- 8/25/2023
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
If you really want to understand where Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” comes from, you have to go all the way back to Richard Nixon — and before that, George Wallace. Wallace, a former Alabama governor and segregationist independent candidate for president in 1968, got significant support from the country world, even holding fundraisers at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. After defeating Wallace that fall, Nixon saw the right-wing potential of country music, and invited Johnny Cash to the White House a couple of years later for a concert,...
- 8/7/2023
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
Sitting backstage at a club on the outskirts of Nashville last week, 49 Winchester lead singer/guitarist Isaac Gibson took a moment to collect himself before an intimate showcase at the “Rolling Stone Writers’ Room” presented by George Dickel Bourbon.
“I grew up in a pretty poor, blue-collar Appalachian household, one where you really had to work hard for anything that was worth anything,” Gibson tells Rolling Stone. “It’s that ‘put on your hard hat and let’s get to work’ kind of thing. And we do the same thing...
“I grew up in a pretty poor, blue-collar Appalachian household, one where you really had to work hard for anything that was worth anything,” Gibson tells Rolling Stone. “It’s that ‘put on your hard hat and let’s get to work’ kind of thing. And we do the same thing...
- 6/20/2023
- by Garret K. Woodward
- Rollingstone.com
Dubbed “Country Music’s Buzziest of Buzz Bands” by Rolling Stone, Virginia-based roots-rockers 49 Winchester will strap on their six-string electrics and crank up the tube amps for an intimate gig on June 7.
Presented by George Dickel Bourbon, the “Rolling Stone Writers’ Room” will showcase 49 Winchester onstage, preceded by a special Q&a conversation between the band and Rolling Stone Country’s Senior Editor, Joseph Hudak.
In recent years, 49 Winchester have exploded onto the national scene. With their fiery blend of alt-country, rock, and indie-folk stylings, the sextet consists of childhood...
Presented by George Dickel Bourbon, the “Rolling Stone Writers’ Room” will showcase 49 Winchester onstage, preceded by a special Q&a conversation between the band and Rolling Stone Country’s Senior Editor, Joseph Hudak.
In recent years, 49 Winchester have exploded onto the national scene. With their fiery blend of alt-country, rock, and indie-folk stylings, the sextet consists of childhood...
- 5/31/2023
- by Garret K. Woodward
- Rollingstone.com
From DJ-turned-producer Uncle Waffles’ club-filling take on Amapiano to singer/songwriter Hailey Whitters’ middle-American storytelling, some of the best music of 2022 may have slipped under the radar for some listeners. Even some great albums by veterans, including Willie Nelson’s poignant A Beautiful Time and Ozzy Osbourne’s unexpectedly strong Patient Number 9, may not have connected with as many listeners as they deserved.
The new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now is an exhaustive look at some relatively under-the-radar music from last year, drawing from Rolling Stone‘s lists of...
The new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now is an exhaustive look at some relatively under-the-radar music from last year, drawing from Rolling Stone‘s lists of...
- 1/8/2023
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
Eric Church paid tribute to Meat Loaf — who inspired the country singer’s Heart & Soul triple album — by covering “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)” during his Detroit concert Saturday, one day after news of Meat Loaf’s death at the age of 74.
Billboard reports that, prior to performing his song “Springsteen,” Church delivered a snippet of Meat Loaf’s 1993 comeback single in memory of the singer who influenced Church’s 2021 LP.
Lovely Meat Loaf tribute last night from @ericchurch. pic.twitter.com...
Billboard reports that, prior to performing his song “Springsteen,” Church delivered a snippet of Meat Loaf’s 1993 comeback single in memory of the singer who influenced Church’s 2021 LP.
Lovely Meat Loaf tribute last night from @ericchurch. pic.twitter.com...
- 1/23/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
This fall, Rolling Stone paid tribute to our veterans and troops with “Rolling Stone’s Salute to Service,” presented by Philip Morris International. Kicking off on Veteran’s Day, November 11th, the three-part panel series centered around celebrating United States military veterans in all branches of the armed forces, with deep discussions on the progress that has been made across different sectors to support them.
The final panel — a discussion of modern-day veteran support and the current veteran experience in America, as well as personal stories from guests on their...
The final panel — a discussion of modern-day veteran support and the current veteran experience in America, as well as personal stories from guests on their...
- 12/3/2020
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
In the latest episode of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums, our new podcast on Amazon Music, we dive into Lucinda Williams’ 1998 masterpiece Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, an album that helped define modern roots music and got Williams’ long-overdue recognition as one of America’s greatest songwriters. The album took three years, four producers, and some label drama to make, but Williams’ perfectionism resulted in, arguably, a perfect album.
Williams joins Rolling Stone Country‘s Joseph Hudak to tell the stories behind songs like “2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten” (about a...
Williams joins Rolling Stone Country‘s Joseph Hudak to tell the stories behind songs like “2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten” (about a...
- 12/1/2020
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
This November, Rolling Stone is paying tribute to our veterans and troops with “Rolling Stone’s Salute To Service,” presented by Philip Morris International. Kicking off on Veteran’s Day, November 11th, the three-part panel series will center around celebrating United States military veterans as well as deep discussions on the progress that has been made across different sectors to more inclusively support them.
Each of the three conversations, brought to viewers through a virtual screening experience, will be moderated by Rolling Stone’s Jamil Smith, Jerry Portwood, and Joseph Hudak...
Each of the three conversations, brought to viewers through a virtual screening experience, will be moderated by Rolling Stone’s Jamil Smith, Jerry Portwood, and Joseph Hudak...
- 11/10/2020
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Born a year after Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani was listening to and drawing from the same era of music as his fellow guitar hero, who died Tuesday at 65. Both men would grow to become virtuosos of the instrument, but Satriani says Van Halen had something else that set him apart: his sibling chemistry with his drummer brother Alex. In his own words, Satriani talks about Eddie’s “impeccable rhythm” and the Van Halens’ musical bond.
When I first heard “Eruption” come over the radio, I was in a little studio apartment in Berkeley,...
When I first heard “Eruption” come over the radio, I was in a little studio apartment in Berkeley,...
- 10/6/2020
- by Joe Satriani
- Rollingstone.com
On Thursday, May 14th, at 6 p.m. Et, Rolling Stone will be going live on Instagram for the first time, in partnership with Yeti. Rolling Stone senior editor Joseph Hudak will join singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham to discuss a wide range of topics, starting off with his participation in Yeti’s brand-new series, The Midnight Hour, where Bingham linked up with artists like Jack Johnson, Margo Price, and Terry Allen.
In addition to the series, the two will discuss Bingham’s music career, acting career, and what he’s been doing...
In addition to the series, the two will discuss Bingham’s music career, acting career, and what he’s been doing...
- 5/12/2020
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues and millions remain quarantined around the globe, more and more musicians have joined the streaming trend — performing live from their couches, kitchens, and even bathrooms — while consoling fans. Even classic bands like the Grateful Dead are streaming archival concerts, reminding listeners of a time when we weren’t so full of uncertainty and fear. From David Gilmour to Residente, here’s a new list of the best streamed performances from the stay-at-home era.
Grateful Dead
Starting Friday, the Dead will kick off a weekly streaming series on their YouTube channel,...
Grateful Dead
Starting Friday, the Dead will kick off a weekly streaming series on their YouTube channel,...
- 4/8/2020
- by Angie Martoccio, Joseph Hudak, Kory Grow, Suzy Exposito and Hank Shteamer
- Rollingstone.com
With the coronavirus continuing to force artists to cancel or postpone tours and festivals, many have taken their shows to social media — livestreaming from the comforts of their homes and offering fans a glimpse of their lives. From Brian Wilson to Diplo, here are the best performances so far of the stay-at-home era. Click through and find something to pass all the hours you’ll have to spend inside for the good of yourself and others.
Neil Young
When Neil Young streamed a performance of the digital rally for Bernie Sanders earlier in the week,...
Neil Young
When Neil Young streamed a performance of the digital rally for Bernie Sanders earlier in the week,...
- 3/20/2020
- by Jonathan Bernstein, Jon Blistein, Patrick Doyle, Andy Greene, Joseph Hudak, Elias Leight, Angie Martoccio, Hank Shteamer, Brittany Spanos and Simon Vozick-Levinson
- Rollingstone.com
The Doobie Brothers will unite with former frontman Michael McDonald for a 2020 North American tour celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary.
Singer-guitarists Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons, singer-keyboardist McDonald, and multi-instrumentalist John McFee will tour together for the first time in nearly 25 years during the trek, which kicks off June 9th in West Palm Beach, Florida, and concludes October 10th in Houston, Texas.
The Doobie Brothers announced the 30-date jaunt while closing out their November 18th concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, which featured full-lp performances of 1972’s Toulouse...
Singer-guitarists Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons, singer-keyboardist McDonald, and multi-instrumentalist John McFee will tour together for the first time in nearly 25 years during the trek, which kicks off June 9th in West Palm Beach, Florida, and concludes October 10th in Houston, Texas.
The Doobie Brothers announced the 30-date jaunt while closing out their November 18th concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, which featured full-lp performances of 1972’s Toulouse...
- 11/19/2019
- by Ryan Reed
- Rollingstone.com
I wanted While I’m Livin’ to be a full circle moment for Tanya Tucker. I wanted songs on par with “Delta Dawn” and “What’s Your Mama’s Name,” and I also wanted to bring in an Americana element. The thing that comes to mind when I think of Tanya vocally is she sounds tough, in a way that so many other women in the Americana roots and country genre have never really tapped into. I wanted to give her the chance to sing about some really rugged things,...
- 8/22/2019
- by Brandi Carlile
- Rollingstone.com
Following the March release of his Guy Clark tribute album Guy, Steve Earle has returned to the deep well of Clark songs to record a couple more. To celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday, April 13th, Earle is releasing an exclusive 7-inch with his covers of “El Coyote” and “Don’t Let the Sunshine Fool You,” both of which are premiering today.
“El Coyote,” which Clark penned for his 2013 album My Favorite Picture of You after hearing a story about a border smuggler who left his human cargo to die,...
“El Coyote,” which Clark penned for his 2013 album My Favorite Picture of You after hearing a story about a border smuggler who left his human cargo to die,...
- 4/11/2019
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
Editors’ Pick: Blood Orange, Negro Swan
As Blood Orange, Dev Hynes frames heavy political themes with Eighties quiet storm soul and New Romantic drama (think Michael Jackson ballads and Martin Fry’s Sheffield dandies in ABC). It’s a sly, surprisingly potent combo, amplified here by star turns — A$AP Rocky, Puff Daddy, Janet Mock — and other collaborations, personalized with intimate lyrics and assorted testimonials on identity and empowerment. Sultry, heady, inspiring, visionary. Will Hermes
Ozuna, Aura
Few artists have achieved international ubiquity as quickly and emphatically as this 26-year-old Puerto Rican singer,...
As Blood Orange, Dev Hynes frames heavy political themes with Eighties quiet storm soul and New Romantic drama (think Michael Jackson ballads and Martin Fry’s Sheffield dandies in ABC). It’s a sly, surprisingly potent combo, amplified here by star turns — A$AP Rocky, Puff Daddy, Janet Mock — and other collaborations, personalized with intimate lyrics and assorted testimonials on identity and empowerment. Sultry, heady, inspiring, visionary. Will Hermes
Ozuna, Aura
Few artists have achieved international ubiquity as quickly and emphatically as this 26-year-old Puerto Rican singer,...
- 8/24/2018
- by Maura Johnston, Christopher R. Weingarten, Will Hermes, Elias Leight, Joseph Hudak and Mosi Reeves
- Rollingstone.com
Editors’ Pick: Jake Shears, Jake Shears
For his first solo album, the Scissor Sisters frontman “moved to New Orleans, wrote himself out of a cataclysmic breakup, and then recorded in Louisville, Kentucky,” writes Barry Walters. “The result overflows with the opulence of orchestral Seventies pop – as if Elo and the Bee Gees got together to make a Muppet fantasia of Cajun rock.”
Read Our Review: Jake Shears’ Self-Titled Album Overflows With Opulence
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Nicki Minaj, Queen
The brashly insouciant rapper’s fourth album...
For his first solo album, the Scissor Sisters frontman “moved to New Orleans, wrote himself out of a cataclysmic breakup, and then recorded in Louisville, Kentucky,” writes Barry Walters. “The result overflows with the opulence of orchestral Seventies pop – as if Elo and the Bee Gees got together to make a Muppet fantasia of Cajun rock.”
Read Our Review: Jake Shears’ Self-Titled Album Overflows With Opulence
Listen: Amazon Music Unlimited | Apple Music | Spotify | Tidal
Nicki Minaj, Queen
The brashly insouciant rapper’s fourth album...
- 8/10/2018
- by Maura Johnston, Hank Shteamer, Kory Grow, Joseph Hudak, Jon Dolan, Jon Freeman, Mosi Reeves and Will Hermes
- Rollingstone.com
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