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guitarworld.com /1 week ago

“I asked my dad’s friend where guitarists like Mississippi John Hurt got the idea to play in this way, and he said, ‘I t...

The Blackberry Smoke frontman goes unplugged to give us a lesson in the fingerstyle techniques he applies in his day job

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americana-uk.com /2 weeks ago

Classic Clips: Albert Lee “Country Boy” Live on BBC Radio 2’s ‘Weekend Wogan’ – 28th March 2010

National treasures come in all shapes and sizes, from David Attenborough to David Bowie, and this clip brings together two of the best, when both were well past pensionable age. Te...

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americansongwriter.com /2 weeks ago

3 Modern Artists Who Are Carrying the Torch of Classic Bluegrass

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americansongwriter.com /2 weeks ago

3 Modern Artists Who Are Carrying the Torch of Classic Bluegrass

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americansongwriter.com /2 weeks ago

On This Day in 1979, Bluegrass Lost One-Half of Its Greatest Duo and a Guitarist Who Shined Alongside Bill Monroe

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americana-uk.com /4 weeks ago

Todd Albright “Blues for Dexter Linwood”

Authentic pre-war country blues played by an acclaimed 12-string master. This is Albright’s fourth album of acoustic country blues, played finger-picked style on a 12-string guitar...

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americana-uk.com /3 weeks ago

Classic Clips: Billy Bragg, Hank Wangford and Brendan Croker “Sin City” – Live on the Whistle Test, Rock Around the Cloc...

The Old Grey Whistle Test (which in its final years was abbreviated to the Whistle Test) was commissioned by David Attenborough and ran from 1971 to 1988. Broadcast annually on BBC...

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acousticguitar.com /3 days ago

Great Acoustics: Earl Scruggs’ Iconic 1955 Martin D-18

Thanks to Scruggs’ frequent appearances on ‘Grand Ole Opry’ television shows, this distinctive guitar was widely documented throughout the late ’50s and ’60s.

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

Born on This Day in 1921, the Influential Country and Rock Musician Who Sued Warner Bros Over the Soundtrack to This Bur...

One hundred five years ago today, a highly influential multi-instrumentalist and producer was born in North Carolina....

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americanahighways.org /1 month ago

Interview: Ed Snodderly on the American Roots Tradition and His New EP

Songwriter and guitar player Ed Snodderly may not be a household name just yet, but he sure has written a lot of songs that have been played over and over again in a lot of househo...

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americansongwriter.com /1 week ago

Born in Virginia 101 Years Ago Today, the “Voice With a Heart” and Bill Monroe’s Sideman Who Co-Founded the Country Musi...

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acousticguitar.com /3 weeks ago

Learn to Play “Goodnight, Irene”—A Folk Standard Made Famous by Lead Belly and the Weavers

Covered by artists across genres—from Lawrence Welk to Keith Richards—the song is built on just a handful of chords that repeat through both verses and chorus.

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

8 Years Ago, We Said Goodbye to the Grammy-Winning Guitarist and Son of a Bluegrass Legend Who Worked With Dolly Parton...

Eight years ago today, a highly sought-after guitarist, songwriter, and producer who worked with legendary artists died at 64.

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americansongwriter.com /1 week ago

Born on This Day in 1938, the Nashville Legend Who Played on the Biggest Hits From Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton, and...

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singout.org /1 month ago

Finger Pickin’ Good, Pt.2Episode #26-17 airing 04-29-26

This time around we share more fine finger-style music, with great players including Doc Watson, John Fahey, and Leo Kottke. We’ll also present some songs that use fine guitar play...

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singout.org /1 month ago

Finger Pickin’ Good, Pt.1Episode #26-16 airing 04-22-26

Fingerstyle guitar is one of the most personal of styles and we’ll hear some great players the next two weeks. A couple of recordings served as inspiration for these episodes of Th...

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musicconnection.com /1 month ago

The Riff That Blew My Mind: Troy Mercy Attends the Fairport Convention

Blues Unusualist Troy Mercy (former guitarist with Booker T and The Fabulous Thunderbirds) has trouble choosing just one lick, but settles on "Tam Lin" by Fairport Convention. Troy...

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americana-uk.com /1 month ago

Video Premiere: Old Spot “Tom Dooley”

Old Spot’s latest single is a quietly absorbing reworking of the classic Tom Dooley. Rowan Piggott’s fiddle has a gently insistent rhythmic urgency, creating the foundation for the...

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tasteofcountry.com /3 weeks ago

Blake Shelton Sang One of His Biggest Hits at His Opry Debut

In those days, he was just another aspiring country singer looking for his big break. Continue reading…

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americansongwriter.com /1 week ago

Blake Shelton Honors Two Country Music Legend at the ACM Awards With “The Gambler” Tribute Performance

Watch Blake Shelton honor two country music legends with emotional ACM Awards tribute performance of "The Gambler." The post

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americansongwriter.com /3 weeks ago

I Never Thought I’d Like This Song Sung by Anyone Other Than Elvis—and Then Blake Shelton Stepped to the Mic

Throwback to when Blake Shelton delivered a powerful “Suspicious Minds” performance during an Elvis Presley tribute. The post

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

Born on This Day in 1941, “Country Music’s Least Known Superstar” Who Wrote Hits for Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, and Po...

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americansongwriter.com /2 days ago

Watch a Pre-Fame Alan Jackson Perform a George Jones Classic in Front of His Future Producer

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americansongwriter.com /1 day ago

On This Day 14 Years Ago, We Said Goodbye to the Blind Guitar Genius Whose Flatpicking Skills Inspired Generations

Doc Watson, the beloved Grammy-winning, flatpicking folk guitarist, died on March 29, 2012, in North Carolina. He was 89 years old. The post

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