Jewly Hight
[Copyright 2024 NPR]
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Tasjan got a scholarship to study jazz at Berklee then co-founded a glam rock band in New York before landing in the Nashville singer-songwriter scene. -
At age 67, Rodney Crowell has become the literarily inclined elder statesman of the Americana scene. His new album, Acoustic Classics, is a look back at the songs of his career's many seasons. -
Sugarland's first album in eight years sees the country duo not only mount a comeback but address social crises in a grounded, unpretentious way. -
Be prepared to be swept up by Monroe's subtle and breathtaking Sparrow, a record fluent in the communal languages of folk, country, gospel and pop. -
This is the sound of an artist laying it all on the line.
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With sophisticated song arrangements and dashing interpretations, the Nashville singer recognizes the importance of artfulness even to raw, Southern soul expression.
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The contemporary R&B singer collaborates with her father — blues and soul legend Syl Johnson — to craft a consciously retro-sounding album which feels both vital and knowing.
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Aided by producer Joe Henry, the jazz and gospel singer strikes a balance between ecstasy and empathy on her sixth album.
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In this Nashville songwriter's hands, an examination of the wounds wrought by relationships is an occasion for exacting honesty.
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The songwriting sisters finally team up for the collaborative album their fans have been waiting for.
