The 2026 AmericanaFest served up a vibrant feast of music, boldly pushing Americana's boundaries in every direction. Each fall, Nashville, Tennessee, becomes a musical crossroads as AmericanaFest brings together artists, industry leaders, and fans for several days of discovery, nostalgia, and celebration. The 2026 edition raised the bar with an unforgettable awards ceremony, where Tom [...]
In mid-January 2026, I crossed paths with Kassie and Ben Wilson, the married Nashville duo known as Goldpine, after their unforgettable set at the 30A Songwriters Festival. Their acoustic performance, alive with electrifying vocals and seamless harmonies, was nothing short of captivating. From the first note, their passion for both their craft and each other [...]
Sarah Clanton, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, cellist, and creative catalyst, creates music that bridges the worlds of folk-pop, jazz, and classical with soul-stirring authenticity. Known for her “cello-brations” — joyful, genre-bending performances that invite audiences to laugh, feel, and heal. Sarah’s sound combines the lyrical sensitivity of Norah Jones with the bold charm of Amy Winehouse, [...]
Caylee Hammack, originally from Ellaville, Georgia, is a Nashville-based Country artist who is opening for Eric Church on his 2026 spring tour. Her Capitol Records sophomore album, Bed of Roses, was released on March 7th. In addition to her performing career, she hosts The Caylee Hammack Show each Friday at 2 p.m. on SiriusXM radio [...]
Megan Gorman, an attorney and managing partner at Chequers Financial Management, is the author of All the Presidents' Money, an engaging examination of how U.S. presidents have managed their financial resources. https://traffic.libsyn.com/southernamericana/Megan_Gorman.mp3 For the first twelve years of her career, Megan worked for Ayco, a Goldman Sachs company. She also served as Vice President at [...]
