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Baker is among 24 finalists selected to perform at the Grassy Hill Emerging Artist Showcase during the 31st Annual Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in Hillsdale, NY. Falcon Ridge is one of the most talked about folk festivals in the country. I’m thankful for being selected and I look forward to …

Tia McGraff will perform at the 48th Annual Kerrville Folk Festival The award-winning artist and children’s book author was selected from more than 500 entries. With the August 2018 release of her album, “Stubborn In My Blood,” Tia McGraff cemented herself as one of folk music’s most exciting and accomplished …

Owen-Glass is an emerging duo from the Piney Woods of East Texas. Having just formed in 2017, the core of singer-songwriter Kelly Wayne Conley and guitar prodigy Cole Humphrey contends amidst the plethoric stature of contemporary indie music. Their debut single, “Here it Comes,” released a year later, would become …

Bill Abernathy “Changes” KC-based folk artist Bill Abernathy has released his new single, “Changes” to radio stations everywhere. It is the second single from “Crossing Willow Creek.” We are constantly in flux, learning to adapt to the many changes and challenges that occur in our lives every day.”— Bill Abernathy …

When it comes to ensuring country music’s relevance for a new generation of fans, few are displaying the pure passion that the Gary Douglas Band do in their new single “Million Miles Away.” Utilizing an old school approach to songwriting, Douglas weaves together a sonic patchwork of new school musicality …

Brandishing a uniquely playful variety of roots rock that is defined as much by its sizzling guitar licks as it is pastoral poetry, The Muddy Crows come ripping out of the underground with their single “Straight Crazy,” from the new extended play of the same name. From the very start …

James Lee Baker will record one-of-a-kind direct to vinyl masters for fans. The singer-songwriter will record one of a kind, one-take live versions of his songs at Leesta Vall Sound Recordings in Brooklyn, NY. This is going to be something really special that even the casual fan will want to …

Back in the mid-to-late 60s, The Association made a name as one of the era’s most successful groups. Their act was based on rotating lead vocal duties between all members, spacious guitar melodies, and lush production, which proved innovative for the time. The band has assumed numerous incarnations over the …

Canadian musician Ed Roman will record unique vinyl masters in Brooklyn The top 25 iTunes Canada musician will record one-take live versions of his songs at Leesta Vall Sound Recordings in Brooklyn, NY. Knowing how much Ed values each and every person that listens to his music, I know that …

Texas-based singer-songwriter James Lee Baker has released his new single and lyric video for “Disappear for the Weekend,” from his Top 40 album, “Home Again.” Disappear for the Weekend’ is a Country tune about a happy couple taking the much-needed romantic weekend getaway from the hustle of the city life.”— …

Although Caroline’s songs oftentimes get categorized as folk music, the tracks collected for her Beyond EP encompasses so much more than that broad generalization may suggest. These songs incorporate good, old fashioned gospel sounds, as well as traditional, old school worship elements. The project begins with “River Flow,” which is a choir-ly, …

Everyone loves a good story about second-chances, and that’s exactly what Bill Abernathy’s story is all about.  The Kansas City, Missouri resident began writing songs in his early teens. He played all through his school years, but then he stopped…Life took over. Bill went about getting married, building a business career, and …