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Mike + Ruthy, 'My New York City' Video Premiere

Watch the world premiere of Mike + Ruthy's "My New York City" video. The song is their take on an unreleased Woody Guthrie tune. ... Read More »

Doc Watson Dead: Folk Legend and Guitar Pioneer Dies at 89

Doc Watson, the blind Grammy-award winning folk musician whose mountain-rooted sound was embraced by generations and whose lightning-fast style of flatpicking influenced guitarists around the world, died Tuesday at a North Carolina hospital, according to a hospital spokeswoman and his manager. ... Read More »

Doc Watson in Critical Condition After Falling at Home

Grammy-winning folk musician Doc Watson is in critical condition Friday at a North Carolina hospital after falling at his home in Deep Gap earlier this week. ... Read More »

Mary Chapin Carpenter, 'Ashes and Roses' Album Includes Duet With James Taylor

Philip Ryalls, Redferns Mary Chapin Carpenter has set June 12 as the release date for 'Ashes ... Read More »

Neil Young, 'Americana' Album With Crazy Horse Due in June

Lester Cohen, WireImage Neil Young is reuniting with his iconic band, Crazy Horse, for their ... Read More »

The Civil Wars 2012 Grammys: Duo's Double Grammy Wins for 'Barton Hollow'

The Civil Wars are racking up the awards with 'Barton Hallow' winning Best Folk Album and Best Country Duo/Performance at the 2012 Grammys. ... Read More »

Sugarland, Adele Among Artists on Bob Dylan Covers Album

Sugarland are among the artists covering Bob Dylan songs on a four-CD set to benefit Amnesty International. ... Read More »

Indigo Girls Announce New Album, 'Beauty Queen Sister'

The Indigo Girls announce 14th album, 'Beauty Queen Sister.' ... Read More »

The Civil Wars Claim Victory With Their Unexpected Union

The duo know as the Civil Wars have released their genre-defying debut, 'Barton Hollow' ... Read More »

Jeff Daniels Mixes Music With Movies

Getty Images Jeff Daniels has taken on characters from General George Washington in 'The ... Read More »

Amos Lee Rings 'Mission Bell' With Lucinda and Willie

Tim Mosenfelder, Getty Images Americana/folk artist Amos Lee called on his heavy-hitter musician ... Read More »

T-Bone Burnett Introduces the Secret Sisters

Photo Courtesy of Girlilla Marketing The Secret is out -- The Secret Sisters, that is. T-Bone ... Read More »

Emmylou Harris' New Album Is Return to the 'Eclectic World'

Emmylou Harris has found recording straightforward country and rock music important to her career, ... Read More »

Nanci Griffith Found 'Loving' Inspiration in Unlikely Place

With 18 albums to her credit, folk icon Nanci Griffith is no doubt an illustrious songwriter. But ... Read More »

Del McCoury Preps for Star-Studded 'DelFest'

Del McCoury is determined to make the four-day DelFest in Cumberland, Md., this Memorial Day ... Read More »

John Prine, Steve Martin + More Added to Newport Folk Festival

The annual Newport Folk Festival has added even more star power to the already stellar line-up this ... Read More »

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