Rodney Crowell

Rodney Crowell had moments of doubt regarding the personal and often violent details he wrote about his parents' lives in his recently published memoir, 'Chinaberry Sidewalks.' Although the famed singer/songwriter would occasionally break into a cold sweat while writing, concerned that his parents couldn't defend themselves against his often brutal recollections, he was comforted in knowing that h

Here's your chance to eat gourmet food, sample fine wines and make merry with celebrated singer-songwriters Rodney Crowell, John Hiatt and Nanci Griffith, who will take the stage for what are billed as intimate performances to benefit the Americana Music Association...

After telling stories of love lost, love gained and love cherished, singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell has set aside his guitar -- for a brief time -- to pen his own memoir, 'Chinaberry Sidewallks.' The book depicts his complex family and relationships, including those of his parents and his role as Johnny Cash's son-in-law, as well as the ups and downs he has undergone throughout the years and the

Alan Jackson brought his kind of country music to Southern California this past weekend. The tour kicked off in Sacramento November 4, before heading to Los Angeles' Nokia Theater November 6. Alan took the Nokia stage to deafening cheers and a standing ovation with his set opener, 'Gone Country,' before singing the summer-anthem 'Summertime Blues...

Fall may be in the air, but it's not too early to start thinking about the upcoming spring and summer festival season. With a star-packed lineup, the fifth annual Stagecoach Music Festival is a great place to start. Set for Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, 2011, acts announced for the two-day fest in California include Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood, along with Darius Ruck

Raul Malo likens himself to a musical member of the 'Island of Misfit Toys' – the happy band of misfits from the classic cartoon 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer' – but it's a fair bet no one else does. Arguably everyone who saw his show October 12 at the legendary Birchmere in Alexandria, Va., thought t...

The Americana Honors and Awards ceremony is one week away, and the event's star power continues to rise. John Mellencamp and Wanda Jackson, who are both recipients of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award, will perform during the evening's festivities...

Don't expect Rodney Crowell's autobiography, due to be published in January, to be another 'Nashville Babylon.' While the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and producer likely has plenty of stories to tell from his years in Nashville -- touring with Emmylou Harris' Hot Band and experiences during the years he was married to Rosanne Cash -- he's keeping many of those to himself.

Songwriters came together Tuesday night at the Loveless Barn in Nashville to celebrate a night of healing, but they didn't let the serious subject of colon cancer prevent them from sharing a few laughs along the way. Grand Ole Opry star Mike Snider set the tone for Wednesday's Stars Go Blue for Colon Cancer concert in Nashville, with his down-home music and good-natured humor...