George Jones

Q&A with Bettye LaVette

Q&A With Dallas Taylor of Maylene and the Sons of Disaster

Westword Music Showcase 2006

Be there or be square!

Her Way

On her new album, and in her movie debut, Shelby Lynne suits herself.

Westword Music Showcase 2005

On her new album, and in her movie debut, Shelby Lynne suits herself.

Backwash

Homeward bound, Slim Cessna keeps sin alive in a new project.

That's a Wrap-Up

Backbeat writers sound off on a few of their favorite musical things from 2002.

Up On the Mountain

At 75, Ralph Stanley is beginning his career anew.

The Latest Noels

'Tis the season to rate another avalanche of holiday discs.

He's Got It Covered

Fans love Dustin Bogue's take on country music so much, they just might let him play a few songs of his own.

Long Way Back

Dwight Yoakam's new acoustic retrospective casts a shining light on the preeminent alt-rocker.

Wake-up Call

Sleepy LaBeef hasn't tired of American roots.

Reid-ing Music

Multi-instrumentalist Harvey Reid proves that acoustic folk doesn't have to be boring.

The Train Rolls On

When it comes to genuine country music, Wayne "The Train" Hancock is steaming full speed ahead.

Variety, Country Style

On two new reissues, a pair of C&W legends refuse to paint by the numbers.

The 'Rail Thing

The Derailers bring the Bakersfield sound into the Nineties.

The Truth About the Fibbers

Carla Bozulich talks about integrity, barbering and the Geraldine Fibbers.

Playlist

Carla Bozulich talks about integrity, barbering and the Geraldine Fibbers.

A Blast From the Past

Onetime Blasters guitarist Dave Alvin makes tradition sound new again.

Cash on the Barrelhead

After a period of obscurity, Johnny Cash is once again a wanted man.

Straight From the 'Harts

How the Dalhart Imperials have become roots-music royalty.

The Vinyl Solution

Think 45s are a thing of the past? Think again.

Playing the Classics

Think 45s are a thing of the past? Think again.

Free Willie

A gospel album on a Denver record label is the latest step in the rehabilitation of Willie Nelson's career.

Rock's Roles

Hardrock Gunter: From rockabilly pioneer to insurance agent to rock-and-roll legend.

KRIS AND TELL

A REMINDER FROM KRIS KRISTOFFERSON: HIS LIFE ISN'T ONLY AN ACT.

ROGER WILCO

THANKS TO JEFF TWEEDY AND WILCO, YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE EMBARRASSED TO LIKE COUNTRY ROCK ANYMORE.

LET FREEDY RING

THANKS TO JEFF TWEEDY AND WILCO, YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE EMBARRASSED TO LIKE COUNTRY ROCK ANYMORE.