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Dolly Parton does a lot of great things, but one thing she doesnt do anymore is tour. And neither, obviously, do Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, who passed away in

Today, Oh Boy Records unveils Rhiannon Giddens’ stirring rendition of "The Ballad of Sally Anne,” the second track from My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall. The track delves into the harrowing reality of lynching in the American South, presenting a poignant narrative that challenges listeners to confront the historical atrocities often overlooked in the country music genre. My Black Country is Randall’s reclamation of the history of Black contributions to the genre, specifical...

Photo of Miko Marks by Troy Mumm.  KRCL celebrates Black History Month and the continued influence, and contributions of Black Musicians.

For more than four decades the songwriter, New York Times best-selling author (The Wind Done Gone), and acclaimed educator Alice Randall has been one of the few Black female writers on Nashville’s Music Row, and the first to pen a #1 hit (Trisha Yearwood’s  "XXXs and OOOs"). And while she has seen her songs recorded by multiple generations of country artists - from Glen Campbell and Mo Bandy, to Marie Osmond and Yearwood - none of those artists looked like her. Until now.

Leslie Fram: “For the past 10 years, this franchise has represented the best and brightest new talent in all of country music, and this year is no exception."

Leslie Fram: “For the past 10 years, this franchise has represented the best and brightest new talent in all of country music, and this year is no exception."

As previously reported in these pages, the 4 Peaks Music Festival will return to Stevenson Ranch (21085 SE Knott Road, Bend) on June 20-23. Tickets have been on sale for

With its new Local Sound Series, the Guild Theatre will be shining its spotlight on Bay Area musicians. Americana artist Miko Marks and Belle Haven-raised bassist and blues vocalist Frank Thibeaux perform Jan. 18.

With its new Local Sound Series, the Guild Theatre will be shining its spotlight on Bay Area musicians. Americana artist Miko Marks and Belle Haven-raised bassist and blues vocalist Frank Thibeaux perform Jan. 18.

With its new Local Sound Series, the Guild Theatre will be shining its spotlight on Bay Area musicians. Americana artist Miko Marks and Belle Haven-raised bassist and blues vocalist Frank Thibeaux perform Jan. 18.