Emmylou Harris

Buddy & Julie Miller “In The Throes”

September 28, 2023 Paul Kerr 0

The celebrated Americana twosome remain in grand form on this much-anticipated album. It’s a hearty welcome back to Buddy & Julie Miller, by now eligible to be considered as the grand old couple of Americana, but, […]

Artwork for Nanci Griffith tribute 'More Than A Whisper' on Rounder Records

Various Artists “More Than A Whisper: Celebrating The Music Of Nanci Griffith”

September 18, 2023 Richard Parkinson 1

A mighty and entirely merited salute to a giant of americana. Nanci Griffith would have turned 70 in July 2023 had she not died in August 2021 after a long illness. To celebrate her life and […]

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Graeme Tait

August 17, 2023 Graeme Tait 19

Having dared to take a peak at my fellow AUK Writer’s Top 10 list over the previous weeks, rather like a naughty schoolboy trying to copy in class, I get the feeling that these articles are […]

Emmylou Harris “Love Wore a Halo (Back Before the War)” – Listen

August 17, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Trailblazing singer and songwriter Nanci Griffith, whose life was suddenly cut short in 2021, was a pivotal figure in the development of what is now known as Americana music. She left behind an extraordinary and keenly […]

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Rick Bayles

July 20, 2023 Rick Bayles 9

Writing for Americana UK can sometimes be a bit like riding one of those extreme roller coasters. One minute you’re trundling along on a straight track and all seems well with the world, the next you’re […]

Unearthed 1968 recording of Buck Owen and the Buckaroos to be released next month

September 3, 2026 0

More than half a century after Buck Owens and the Buckaroos took the stage at Las Vegas’ Mint Hotel and Casino, a remarkable document of the band at the height of its powers is finally seeing […]

My Girl The River “Manifest Good Things”

September 3, 2026 0

Melody and heartfelt ruminations on family, life and love combine to winning effect on a timeless album. My Girl The River sees Kris Wilkinson Hughes collaborating with husband Joe and daughter Rue, and this wonderfully honest […]

Pieta Brown and Bo Ramsey Temecula March 2010

Classic Clip: Pieta Brown with Bo Ramsey “Bad News” – venue unknown, 2010

September 3, 2026 0

Pieta Brown (53) is the daughter of beloved folk singer-songwriter Greg Brown with whom she reunited after a rather bohemian lifestyle following her parents’ separation when she was 2 years old. At the time she was […]

Buddy & Julie Miller “In The Throes”

Various Artists “More Than A Whisper: Celebrating The Music Of Nanci Griffith”

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Graeme Tait

Emmylou Harris “Love Wore a Halo (Back Before the War)” – Listen

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Rick Bayles

Unearthed 1968 recording of Buck Owen and the Buckaroos to be released next month

My Girl The River “Manifest Good Things”

Classic Clip: Pieta Brown with Bo Ramsey “Bad News” – venue unknown, 2010

Anniversary Cheers: case/lang/veirs celebrates 10 years

Alex Dupree “Talking To The Dog”