Lucinda Williams

In a music industry that caters to the youth market, Lucinda Williams wears her 58 years well. The singer-songwriter says she's proud to be inching toward 60 and doesn't dwell on the fact that most of the reigning top-selling artists are less than half her age...

Talk to Lucinda Williams and you will begin to understand how she became one of the most lauded singer-songwriters in country music, winning three Grammy Awards and an array of other honors. Like her 2008 album 'Little Honey,' her just-released collection, 'Blessed' has received rave reviews...

Once again, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has opened its doors to several country acts. The 2011 lineup is out, and Music City is headed to the Big Easy April 29 - May 1 and May 5 - 8. Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, Kid Rock, Ricky Skaggs and Lucinda Williams are just a few of the artists who are scheduled to perform during the seven-day event. Th...

Susan Cowsill may be the best-kept secret in Americana. Just ask the packed crowd at any one of her concert stops on the tour in support of her latest release, 'Lighthouse.' If you think the album's 12 songs -- including the much-heralded 'Avenue of the Indians,' on which she duets with old family friend Jackson Browne -- are powerful, wait until you hear Susan's husky, expressive voice in concert

His lengthy list of writing credits includes songs cut by George Strait, the Dixie Chicks, Lucinda Williams, Blake Shelton, Elvis Costello and Jack Ingram, covering genres from bluegrass to country to a little bit of rock 'n' roll, yet Jim Lauderdale still has the humility of a brand-new songwriter...

It's been more than 50 years since Loretta Lynn first entered the country music scene, and the iconic 76-year-old is still making music, playing shows and speaking her mind on a variety of topics, including politics and pop stars young enough to be her grandchildren...

Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow join Loretta Lynn on the first release from 'Coal Miner's Daughter, A Tribute to Loretta Lynn.' The talented trio's version of 'Coal Miner's Daughter' is now available on iTunes, although the album won't be released until November 9...

Despite having just spent hours driving through inclement weather from Richmond, Va., the four members of Chatham County Line walked into Nashville's Station Inn wearing warm smiles, sharp gray suits, white shirts and black ties to play the final showcase of this year's Americana Music Festival...

Tim Mosenfelder, Getty Images Americana/folk artist Amos Lee called on his heavy-hitter musician friends -- including Lucinda Williams and Willie Nelson -- to guest on 'Mission Bell,' his fourth album for EMI's Blue Note Records, set to be released January 25, 2011.

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...