What is Americana? A genre composed of various aspects of American-style music, including Folk, Country, Blues, Rhythm and Blues, and Rock & Roll.
In simpler terms, they are generally country/folk-style songs with an emphasis on lyrics. Popular among songwriters.
Jason Isbell recently won Artist Of The Year, Album Of The Year, and Song Of The Year at the Americana Music Festival. And for good reason, as amazing would be a huge understatement.
Jason Isbell - Elephant http://youtube.com/watch?v=LHJhyrrUTgc
Jason Isbell - Cover Me Up (this one won Song Of The Year) www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaUCDqWzy1k
Jason Isbell - Live Oak www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvZoQhHi65Q
The only thing better than Jason is his wife..whom I just had the pleasure of watching tour with Gregg Allman.
Amanda Shires - When You Need A Train https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N53rN5J24Tg
Amanda Shires - Swimmer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBcOxCOzidI
And some more great music for your enjoyment from a former Americana Artist Of The Year and Grammy AND Oscar Winner...
Ryan Bingham - Nobody Knows My Troubles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd656b8W9Mk
Ryan Bingham - Southside Of Heaven https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHnSj9Ls6pU
This post was edited by GoodOleZeus on Jan 28 2015 10:59pm