Lucinda Williams

Lucinda Williams' latest album, 'Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone,' was a daunting undertaking. The two-disc project covers myriad subjects and styles, from religion to her childhood to her almost 40-year career in country music. But of all the 23 tracks, perhaps none is quite as poignant as the song 'Compassion,' which is based on a poem by her father, famed poet Miller Williams, and inspired the title of the album.

Lucinda Williams says that she doesn't pay much heed to mainstream country music, but that it doesn't mean modern artists aren't talented.

Lucinda Williams is set to release a new double album this fall.

Rodney Crowell and Lucinda Williams will be appearing with several other Americana musicians in a special SXSW showcase from the Americana Music Association.

Lucinda Williams fans who have been dying to get their hands on her critically-acclaimed, self-titled debut album will finally get their wish.

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Ira and Charlie Louvin, who performed together as the Louvin Brothers in the '50s and '60s, became one of country music's most heralded duos. From the late Gram Parsons to George Jones and the rock band Cake, countless musicians acknowledge the brothers' "blood harmonies" as one of the best sounds country music will ever produce...

The Americana Music Association is gearing up for their annual conference and awards ceremony next month in Nashville, during which they'll add a quintet of names to those honored with their prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Lucinda Williams, Gregg Allman, Jerry Douglas, Rick Hall and Bob Harris will be this year's recipients during the special Honors and Awards show, held October 13 at the

Bob Dylan is no stranger to unearthing lost tomes of music. As the music legend details in his 'Chronicles' autobiography, he trekked through miles of swamps and folklore in order to track down his hero Woody Guthrie's unfinished notebooks of lyrics...

Getty Images (2) Lucinda Williams and Amos Lee will hit the road together this July for nine co-headlining tour dates. The two recently collaborated on the tune 'Clear Blue Eyes,' which can be found on Amos' 'Mission Bell' album, released earlier this year.