It's February! Time to fall in love with fresh tracks from Sarah Klang, Wyatt Flores (@WyattFlores10), The Lil Smokies (@thelilsmokies), Sierra Hull (@sierrahull), and Tim O'Brien. Listen and save for new releases each week:

We're thrilled to announce @SunnyWar as our Artist of the Month! With her new album dropping 2/21, Sunny has crafted yet another anarcho-punk-roots masterpiece. Dive into our Essential Sunny War Playlist now and stay tuned for more:

The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards were full of unforgettable moments, from an emotional performance by @dawestheband to big wins for @Beyonce, @SierraFerrell, @BillyStrings, and more! 🎶💫 See the full list of Country & American Roots Music winners here:

Happy Weekend! We’ve got another excellent premiere round-up for you to finish out your week with a roots music high note. Check out tracks from Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland, Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters, Nick Taylor, and more!

Creating an unforgettable sound over 3 stunning albums, Anna B Savage is down to earth & witchy as hell at the same time. In a new episode of Basic Folk, she reflects on her creative journey, the inspiration behind her new album, and so much more. 🌿✨

Award winning fiddlers Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland announced their upcoming debut duo album, Carter & Cleveland, out March 14. To celebrate, we’re premiering a live performance of the track, “With A Vamp In The Middle,” from the @opry.

Y'all, @BourbonNBeyond announced their lineup for 2025! Our headliners gracing the BGS stage will be some of our biggest gets yet for the event, including @ajleebluesummit, @RhondaVincent13, @SteepCanyon, @LeftoverSalmon, & more. Full lineup here:

Two of the world’s preeminent experts on folk, old-time, and string band traditions, @RhiannonGiddens and Justin Robinson have announced a brand new album! To celebrate, the pair have released a live performance video of “Hook and Line”. Watch now:

Valerie June's new track “Joy, Joy!” is a delicious 3-minute bite that will stick to your ribs and, hopefully, grow a seed of joy in each of our hearts. 🎶 @TheValerieJune's new album arrives 4/11, and we can't wait to hear more genre-defying magic. 🌱💫

Meet Crys Matthews: Nashville-based artist, social justice advocate, and the force behind Reclamation — an album fueled by truth-telling and heart. Get to know @crysmatthews and the best advice she's ever received in our latest 5+5 interview:

In honor of Black History Month, we’re partnering with @realrootsradio to spotlight the Black artists who shaped American roots music. Tune in each week for music from legendary figures like Big Al Downing, Elizabeth Cotton, Yola (@iamyola), & more.

One of our favorite gut-busting moments from the Good Country Goodtime? This sketch and song featuring writer-comedian-producer Greg Hess and our all-star band fronted by the Coral Reefers’ Mick Utley! You gotta see this:

To celebrate the release of Lucero Unplugged, Ben Nichols and Rick Steff of @luceromusic curated a mixtape that digs deep into the spaces between the notes—the breaths, the silences, and the moments of impact. It's the subtle power of what’s not played.

"Wall Guitar (Since You Said Goodbye)" is an earnest and heart-wrenching number with a melancholy tone that's served perfectly by Steve Martin's long-necked banjo and Alison Brown's low-tuned Deering Julia Belle model.

Our #ArtistOfTheMonth, @SunnyWar found refuge in music as a young woman whose family moved frequently. Now, she channels complicated emotions in her songwriting, which is rooted in blues, punk, and folk. Check out this performance of “He Is My Cell":

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Happy Weekend! We’ve got another excellent premiere round-up for you to finish out your week with a roots music high note. Check out tracks from Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland, Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters, Nick Taylor, and more!

"At Righteous Babe, you’re not going to have some pencil pusher telling you what you should do with your songs. The thing about an artist-run label is the artist has to follow their heart." - @anidifranco

Get to know the multi-faceted artist Lily Talmers in the latest BGS 5+5 as she opens up about her influences, creative process, and the love she has for Celine Dion! ✨

With a voice like this - you're not going to want to miss this one!