Jim Rooney

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Past the point of rescue and beyond with Hal Ketchum

5:01 AM — Oct 22 —
Source: Galway Advertiser

Those lyrics have been swirling around sweaty dancehalls and small town bar lounges from Manorhamilton to Memphis for years and testify to the power of love overcoming adversity. Read More

Honest, Unfettered Americana

8:12 PM — Sep 22 —
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Though the Americana Music Association celebrated its 10th anniversary here last week, few proponents of Americana music know how to describe it. Read More

Mickey Clark still churning out tunes

7:37 PM — Sep 18 —
Source: Vietnam Tribune

W inding Highways is a fitting title for the new CD by folk/country singer Mickey Clark. Read More

Miller, Fogerty honored at Americana Music Awards

11:01 PM — Sep 17 —
Source: NBC - KSL 5 - Salt Lake City UT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Buddy Miller has won four awards and John Fogerty received a special honor at the eighth annual Americana Music Association Honors and Awards Show. On Thursday night, the singer-songwriter won artist of the year; album of the year for "Written in Chalk" with his wife Julie Miller; duo/group of the year with his wife; and song of the year for "Chalk" performed with Patty Griffin. Read More