CMT — I have been surprised with three big announcements today (April 14) in the record label biz. First thing this morning, I saw that Rounder Records -- the independent label that's been a lifelong home to Alison Krauss & Union Station -- has been purcha... more info

The 9513 Country Music — The classic line about any new Alan Jackson album–that you always know what you’re going to get because the formula never changes–hasn’t been as true of late: In the past few years, the lanky Georgian has released a stripped-down gospel colle... more info

All About Jazz — Stream Jakob Dylan' New Album, Women and Country, For Free Jakob Dylan's new album, Women and Country, is set for release tomorrow (April 6) through Columbia Records, but you can listen for free right now! Billed as Jakob Dylan and Three Legs, thi... more info

Guardian Music — Band of Joy, the name of the blues band Robert Plant formed before Led Zeppelin, is set to perform with Patty Griffin and other US folk and country artistsRobert Plant has announced plans to tour with a new group, resurrecting the name of the band he... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Robert Plant has announced a North American tour. It's highly likely that he will preview material from a new album, which is set is set for release on Rounder later this year. Plant performs with Patty Griffin (vocals), Darrell Scott (multi-instru... more info

All About Jazz — RAY LAMONTAGNE, STEVE EARLE AND JACKIE GREENEAMONG THE INITIAL SPECIAL GUESTS CONFIRMED FOR LEVON HELM and FRIENDS 70TH BIRTHDAY JUBILEESINGLE DAY TICKETS ON SALE NOW Warren Haynes :: Mtn Jam '09By Robert Chapman Alison Krauss and Union Station fea... more info

All About Jazz — Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic ZerosBy Jake Krolick The 37th Telluride Bluegrass Festival has announced the single-day lineups for this year's festivities. Thursday, June 17, 2010 Tim O'Brien Band | Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry D... more info

Guardian Music — There's no denying their huge success in the US, but the polished country-rock trio are simply not worthy of an iPod slot next to the likes of Caribou and These New PuritansHometown: Nashville.The lineup: Charles Kelley (lead and background vocals), ... more info

Guardian Music — (Fantasy/Concord)The Chieftains have enjoyed an extraordinary career for the best part of five decades, partly because of adventurous, high-profile projects like this. They have matched their rousing Irish traditional playing with styles from across... more info

Live Daily — The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival in Gulf Shores, AL, has confirmed several acts for its inaugural year including Trey Anastasio and TAB, Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Ray LaMontagne, Ben Harper and Relentless7, The Flaming Lips and Alison Kra... more info