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best Townes Van Zandt songs - roundtable

8 Artists on their favorite Townes Van Zandt songs

For his 80th birthday, we talk to eight musicians about their favorite songs in the Townes Van Zandt catalog

Dolly Parton Rockstar

Bringing focus to Dolly Parton’s Rockstar

A more streamlined reconsidering of the country legend’s “rock” album

Jason Isbell Southeastern

Treble 100: No. 31, Jason Isbell – Southeastern

An astonishing tour-de-force defined by unflinching honesty

Shut Up and Sing Dixie Chicks

Rock Docs Podcast: Dixie Chicks: Shut Up & Sing with guest Dylan Tupper Rupert

Surveying the fallout from the controversy that followed The Dixie Chicks during the Iraq War

Tyler Childers Rustin' in the Rain review

Tyler Childers: Rustin’ in the Rain

As of this writing—as it has been for most of the summer—the top three songs…

Townes Van Zandt s/t album

Treble 100: No. 42, Townes Van Zandt – Townes Van Zandt

A Texas troubadour’s greatest songs, stripped down to the raw nerves

John Prine s/t debut Treble 100

Treble 100: No. 58, John Prine – John Prine

A landmark debut born of a set of unusual circumstances

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Weathervanes review

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit : Weathervanes

A more muted, yet subtly moving album from Isbell and company

Jason Isbell Running with our eyes closed podcast

Rock Docs Podcast: Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed, featuring guest Steven Woods

Our hosts discuss the newly released doc about the acclaimed singer/songwriter

lambchop the bible review

Lambchop : The Bible

Kurt Wagner’s prolific streak continues with a set of technology blended with country roots

Loretta Lynn

R.I.P. country icon Loretta Lynn

The legendary country artist has died at age 90

Angel Olsen Sturgill Simpson

Angel Olsen shares new version of “Big Time” featuring Sturgill Simpson

Hear the two not-not country artists in the newly recorded duet

best George Jones albums beginner's guide

A Beginner’s Guide to the Timeless Country of George Jones

Diving into the country legend’s massive catalog for 10 great first steps.

Dolly Parton rock and roll hall of fame

A Beginner’s Guide to the Iconic Country of Dolly Parton

A six-pack of the best albums to start with, ahead of Dolly’s induction into the Rock Hall

Orville Peck : Bronco

The follow-up to the Canadian country artist’s breakout debut, with added emotional maturity.

Terry Allen reissues smokin the dummy

Two Terry Allen albums to be reissued via Paradise of Bachelors

Two long out-of-print country/rock albums due for reissue in May.

country gospel Hank Williams

Seeing the Light with Country Gospel

A winding history lesson through country music’s most devout.