Roots Music

Steve Earle Announces World Tour

Mar 20, 2026 at 11:36 am by Bethany Bowman

Newly inducted Grand Ole Opry member Steve Earle has announced his 2026 World Tour, Fifty-One Years of Songs and Stories. As fitting, he kicked off the tour at the Grand Ole.... Read More

Sinclair Releases 'God Forbid'

Sep 22, 2025 at 12:58 pm by Bethany Bowman

One of the first people I ever interviewed was Sinclair way back in 2019. Her music is considered alternative pop, but what drew me to her was her immense talent. Her roots.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Jessica Willis Fisher

May 16, 2025 at 08:22 am by Bethany Bowman

Several years ago, I heard Jessica Willis Fisher do a writer's round with the Song Suffragettes. I was mesmerized by her heartfelt lyrics and angelic voice. She mentioned he.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Connor Daly

Oct 07, 2024 at 03:37 pm by Bethany Bowman

Like many artists I feature, Connor Daly is a gifted songwriter. But that is where the similarities end. He is an expert in classical guitar who did not even learn to &ldquo.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Amanda Stewart

Dec 15, 2023 at 05:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Growing up in the mountains of Montana, Amanda Stewart spent much of her time on her grandparents’ ranch, being exposed to the acoustic instrumentation and simple yet.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Lee Roy Parnell

Nov 13, 2023 at 04:40 pm by Bethany Bowman

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/guitarist, Lee Roy Parnell is a musical maverick with an ever-evolving sound that grew up alongside him. Growing up in rural Texas, Pa.... Read More