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Levon Helm Grammys 2012: The Band Drummer Wins Best Americana Album

Levon Helm's 'Ramble At The Ryman' has won Best Americana Album at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. ... Read More »

Songs Inspired by 9/11

We look at the songs by Bruce Springsteen, Moby, Gorillaz and others that rose out of the rubble of 9/11. ... Read More »

Emmylou Harris Runs 'Dog Rescue' Shelter in Backyard

Emmylou Harris talks to Spinner about a cause close to her heart: the dog rescue shelter she runs out of her backyard. ... Read More »

Emmylou Harris Copes With the Deaths of Gram Parsons and Kate McGarrigle

Emmylou Harris talks to Spinner about her new album, 'Hard Bargain,' and shares insight into her relationship with Gram Parsons, love of Canadians and why she's always leaned on cover songs. ... Read More »

Newport Folk Festival 2011: Decemberists, Emmylou Harris, Wanda Jackson

In addition to an eclectic lineup that honors the festival's historic past, Elvis Costello will go acoustic for this year's Newport Folk Festival. You can thank Bob Dylan. ... Read More »

SXSW 2011: The Heady Highlights of Music's Biggest Bash

Spinner looks back on the 25th installment of SXSW, and offers our thoughts on the memorable moments that defined the Austin music festival this year. ... Read More »

Country Guide to SXSW 2011

Nearly every musical genre under the sun will be ... Read More »

Daniel Lanois Tells New York He's 'Lucky to Be Playing Music'

As the audience at New York’s Bowery Ballroom waited for Daniel Lanois' Black Dub to take the stage Wednesday evening, they talked about -- what else -- Lanois himself. ... Read More »

Dave Matthews Advocates the End of Mountaintop Removal Mining

Between their work with environmental non-profit Reverb in 2006 and the Bama Works Fund, Dave ... Read More »

Paul McCartney to Receive Gershwin Prize From President Obama at White House

Paul McCartney is set to be honored by President Barack Obama in a June 2 ceremony at the White ... Read More »

Chrissie Hynde Debuts New Project in Los Angeles

In her 30-plus year career, Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders has collaborated with countless ... Read More »

She and Him Cover Smokey Robinson in New York

At its best, American music draws from a number of deep wells. Older genres such as country, blues, ... Read More »

Twisted Tales: Country-Gospel Duo Louvin Brothers' Nasty, Drunken Ira Is a Holy Terror

Ira Louvin had a problem. "If he came here tonight," his brother and erstwhile singing partner ... Read More »

Dave Matthews, Elton John, Red Hot Chili Peppers Lead Neil Young Tribute

In 20 previous editions, the pre-Grammy concert benefiting MusiCares has had some spectacular ... Read More »

Tegan and Sara Defend Lilith Fair

The line-up for next summer's relaunched Lilith Fair has been announced with Tegan and Sara -- ... Read More »

Red Hot Chili Peppers Set to Rock for Neil Young

The Red Hot Chili Peppers will make their first post-hiatus appearance early next year when the ... Read More »