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Fisherman’s Friends to host new festival in Cornwall in May 2026

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The desire to hold a special gathering close to home in Cornwall has been on the Fisherman’s Friends’ minds for some time. While still holding down their day jobs, the group regularly sell out venues across […]
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Neal Casal Music Foundation announces archival album and photo memoir

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Neal Casal was a hugely respected singer-songwriter and musician whose ten solo albums are highly regarded by the roots and americana music communities. He was also a consummate collaborator who could be found playing alongside artists […]
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Morgan Wade to revisit and reimagine her past with “The Party Is Over (recovered)”

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Morgan Wade has announced her new album, “The Party Is Over (recovered)”, will be released on 1st August 2025 via Sony Music. “The Party Is Over (recovered)” follows Wade’s recent album, “Obsessed”, which was released in […]
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Margo Price returns with new album “Hard Headed Woman”

June 12, 2025 Mark Whitfield 0
Margo Price has announced the release of new album “Hard Headed Woman”,  described as “a hell-bent collection of country music that reconnects with her roots and further redefines what it means to be a modern outlaw”, […]
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AMA announces nominations for 24th Annual Americana Honours and Awards

June 12, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0
The Americana Music Association (AMA) – the US one that is – has announced the nominations for their 24th Annual Americana Honours & Awards for 2025.  The awards will be presented at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on […]

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