Update (5/30): The owner of Nashville’s Douglas Corner says he’s reconsidering closing the music club after a show of support and messages from concerned patrons. “There’s a possibility that it won’t be gone. There’s a possibility I’ll turn things around and I’ll keep it here and keep it going,” Mervin …
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John Prine has released a new video in which he trades verses on his 1971 classic “Paradise” with Kentucky-raised country singer Kelsey Waldon. The song will be released as a 7” vinyl single, with the B-side featuring a cover of the Merle Travis song “Kentucky Means Paradise.” The recording makes …
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In a city marked by rapid population growth and an ever-changing skyline, one annual tradition has brought some sense of regularity to Nashville’s late summer: the Americana Music Festival and Conference. The festival has ballooned in size over the years, matching Nashville’s own growth with an increasing number of participating …
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With a total of more than 250 artists set to perform at the Americana Music Association’s annual AmericanaFest in September, the event is a must-attend for Americana fans. The festival announced 100 additions to the lineup on Thursday, with John Prine and Friends among the most anticipated. Also appearing during …
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John Prine, whose 2017 highlights included headlining the Newport Folk Festival, releasing his first-ever book, John Prine Beyond Words, and winning Artist of the Year at the Americana Music Honors & Awards ceremony in September, already has a memorable 2018 shaping up, including a spring tour and the release of …
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