Subject: Jimmie Rodgers

• Variety, Country Style

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

  October 23, 1997

• Songs of the Century

  Part one of a pre-millennial salute to the music that made America sing.

  July 1, 1999

• A Lighter Shade of Blue

  Virginia-bred guitarist John Jackson explores the sunny side of Southern music.

  April 26, 2001

• Jorma Kaukonen

  Blue Country Heart (Columbia)

  June 27, 2002

• Letters to the Editor

  From the week of September 21, 2006

  September 21, 2006

• Still Scorching

  Jason Ringenberg embraces his title as alt country's architect.

  September 5, 2002

• Frazer's Edge

  Paula Frazer artfully crosses the country divide with Tarnation. As a solo artist, she sticks more to the shadows.

  February 22, 2001

• Etc.

  Outstanding in His Field The recordings of Alan Lomax dig up the roots of American music.

  August 28, 1997

• Thrills for the week

  June 12, 1997

• Playlist

  April 17, 1997

• That Louvin Feeling

  Three new reissues serve as reminders of how good country music can be.

  April 10, 1997

• Eye of the Storm

  In a cynical world, Iris DeMent struggles to maintain her virtue.

  February 20, 1997

• Cool Jerk

  Getting on a new track with Railroad Jerk.

  November 7, 1996

• Old Hag

  A Merle Haggard boxed set serves as a welcome reminder that country music can be dangerous.

  May 16, 1996

• ON THE ROAD AGAIN

  July 13, 1994