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Rodney Crowell, Raul Malo, and Buddy Miller are among the newly elected board members for the Americana Music Association. If Drew Kennedy were to shoot a video for one of the songs on his new album, which one should it be? Vote on his website. Despi... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Rodney Crowell, Raul Malo, and Buddy Miller are among the newly elected board members for the Americana Music Association. If Drew Kennedy were to shoot a video for one of the songs on his new album, which one should it be? Vote on his website. Despi... more info

Live Daily — Patty Griffin [ tickets ] will release her seventh album on Jan. 26, according to a press release. The gospel-inspired recording, titled "Downtown Church, was recorded live at The Downtown Presbyterian Church in Nashville with Griffin singing from th... more info