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Congratulations American Country Music Award winner Jimmie Allen!

Allen was the first Black artist to launch a career with two consecutive No. 1 hits on country radio

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“It’s a little harder country than even I’ve done in the past”: Country music superstar Alan Jackson is back

"Real country songs are life and love and heartache, drinking and Mama and having a good time…but it’s the sounds of the instruments too" - Alan Jackson

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Brian Fallon and Dave Hause concert review –

Brian Fallon and Dave Hause: February 23, 2017 – KOKO, London “Holy shit, London, we’re doing this!” With Dave Hause, you know exactly what you’re going to get. The show…

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Ed Cosens found a way to support the music venues that supported him

"Without the grassroots venues...the musical landscape of this country would be vastly different"

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Living The Dream: Hailey Whitters

“The first time I heard Hailey Whitters’ voice, I was in. I believe every word she sings. I was so happy she asked me to sing with her" - Trisha…

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Closeup on the AMA-UK Americana Awards 2021

"For the last three evenings, time has lost all meaning, I've just been transported to an otherworldly place, where the trials and sadness of the real world were forgotten, the…

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AmericanaFest 2021: Musical tribute to John Prine

"What a beautiful tribute! Well done everyone!" - Jake Keating

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AMA-UK Americana Showcases 2021 – Day 2

"Such a thoughtful, considered and fun virtual showcase. This is how it's done - absolutely engaging!" - Millie Millgate

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AMA-UK Americana Showcases 2021 – Day 1

"Your voice is like caramel!! Christ!! This is so beautiful. Those harmonies... Ahh lads. You're killing me!" - Megan O'Neill

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AmericanaFest 2021 UK goes virtual!

There will be 14 hours of showcase performances on January 26 and 27, 2021, and a John Prine Tribute Show and awards ceremony on January 28!

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From Americana to blues, soul and R&B: John Paul Keith’s rhythm of the city

“Most cities have one sound, but there are many Memphis sounds. I tried to make a record that honors that"

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From meeting Noel Gallagher half the world away to signing to Creation 23: Sister Psychosis reveal all

"Meeting Noel, I realized that my dream of signing to Creation wasn’t that far fetched, if I could pull off what I did that night”

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Petric flashback to the magic of live music

"This has been a journey, full of creation and discovery"

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Silverstein’s innovative livestreams

"We have enlisted some of the best people in the country to help us pull this off, so expect the finest in production quality, video and sound"

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The Spill Canvas are back after 9 years!

"It's a true honor to be a part of such an amazing roster of talent"

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How can Mayday Parade follow 5 million streams? A live EP, of course!

"I love how these songs turned out. Playing them live was a highlight of 2020 for me" - Derek Sanders

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