T-Bone Burnett News and Photos

Shorties (Stephen King's New Musical with T-Bone Burnett and John Mellencamp, The 10th Anniversary of Radiohead's Hail to the Thief, and more)

Sun, June 09 2013 1:19pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

T-Bone Burnett, John Mellencamp and Stephen King talk to All Things Considered about their new musical Ghosts of Darkland County.

Would You See A Musical By Stephen King?

Fri, June 07 2013 7:08pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Stephen King and John Mellencamp had a simple problem when they started the long odyssey to create a musical.

Album Of The Week: Disclosure Settle

Tue, June 04 2013 6:06pm - Source: Stereogum

Has there ever been a great single-artist UK garage album?

Out This Week 6/4

Tue, June 04 2013 5:24pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

On their dreamy fifth album, Scottish band Camera Obscura adds a local flavor by recording with Portland based producer (and former Seattleite) Tucker Martine.

John Mellencamp, Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Taj Mahal – Ghost Brothers of Darkland County (2013)

Mon, June 03 2013 3:56pm - Source: Something Else!

He sings just once here, giving the album over to a host of guest stars — and the reliably atmospheric work of producer T Bone Burnett.

The Hardest Thing Sheryl Crow Has Ever Done

Tue, May 28 2013 6:14pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

For a couple of months now, Sheryl Crow has been loading her two young boys aboard a bus and taking off on a tour of country music radio stations around the country.

Justin Timberlake's 'Uproarious' Performance

Sun, May 19 2013 8:11pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

The Coen brothers' resurrection of the pre-Dylan folk scene in Greenwich Village serenaded Cannes with its period music and melancholy tale of a self-destructive, feline-toting musician.

Country Music Association honors three veterans

Wed, April 10 2013 8:35pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Kenny Rogers, Cowboy Jack Clement and Bobby Bare were introduced as this year's Country Music Hall of Fame inductees at an emotional ceremony the Country Music Association held this morning in Nashville.

Mick Ronson on David Bowie and Bob Dylan

Thu, April 04 2013 11:34pm - Source: Uncut.co.uk

"The one thing that saved Mick at this point was Dylan," Mick Ronson's wife, Suzi, recalls in a terrific feature on her late husband by Garry Mulholland in the new issue of Uncut.

‘Face Time: Manchild, “Funky Situation”

Mon, March 25 2013 4:06pm - Source: Pop Dose

Sure, the Man Who Would Be Babyface — Kenneth Edmonds — was born in 1959, but the singer, songwriter, producer, and all-around hit maker extraordinaire began taking baby steps up the Billboard charts the year Michael Jackson's Thriller dominated every chart.

Tim McGraw, 'Highway Don't Care' Ships to Radio; Trace Adkins Makes 'Apprentice' History + More: Country Music News Roundup

Mon, March 11 2013 10:47pm - Source: The Boot

The Boot rounds up today's country music news from around the web.

Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard covers Rodriguez with Jack White collaborator Ruby Amanfu

Mon, March 04 2013 8:10pm - Source: NME

Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard has teamed up with Jack White 's 'Love Interruption' co-vocalist Ruby Amanfu to record a cover of Rodriguez 's 'I Wonder'.

Best of February 2013: Readers pick Henry McCullough, Justin Hayward, Levon Helm, Steven Wilson, Robben Ford

Fri, March 01 2013 12:50pm - Source: Something Else!

Neo-progger Steven Wilson's stirring new album The Raven spends a second month in the reader's poll at Something Else!

Timberlake confirms Mumford duet

Tue, February 26 2013 8:18pm - Source: Music-News.com

Justin Timberlake is working on a duet with the frontman of Mumford & Sons. The Suit & Tie singer has revealed his latest collaborator is Marcus Mumford.

Elton John Previews New Album at L.A. Listening Party

Sat, February 23 2013 3:52pm - Source: Rolling Stone

"I'm not the sort of artist who'll get played on the radio," Elton John said yesterday in a studio on the west side of Los Angeles, explaining why he was hosting a small listening party for his next album, The Diving Board.

The Band Perry Hit No. 1; Chely Wright Ultrasound Photo + More: Country Music News Roundup

Wed, February 13 2013 10:58pm - Source: The Boot

The Boot rounds up today's country music news headlines from around the web.

Mumford & Sons take home top Grammy

Mon, February 11 2013 6:32am - Source: Music-News.com

Mumford & Sons took home the top Grammy for album of the year on Sunday night.

Elton John, Mumford & Sons Honor Levon Helm at Grammys

Mon, February 11 2013 5:08am - Source: Rolling Stone

In one of the Grammys' more touching moments on Sunday evening, an all-star crew of musicians – including Elton John , Mumford & Sons, the Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard, Mavis Staples and producer T Bone Burnett – joined forces to pay tribute to the late Levon Helm and other musicians lost in the past year with a spirited cover of The Band 's Music From Big Pink classic "The Weight."

Remembering Levon

Mon, February 11 2013 4:26am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Elton John, Mumford & Sons, Mavis Staples, Zac Brown and Alabama Shakes singer Brittany Howard performed a tribute to the late Levon Helm at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

Drake Wins His First Grammy

Mon, February 11 2013 1:30am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Toronto rapper Drake finally won his first Grammy Award on Sunday afternoon, while the rest of the Canadian field was shut out at an untelevised ceremony where the bulk of the prizes were handed out ahead of the evening gala.

Grammys 2013: Country Performances in Short Supply?

Fri, February 08 2013 6:02pm - Source: The Boot

Country music has been an integral part of the Grammy Awards since the first trophies were presented in 1959, although the first country Grammy was actually awarded to folk group the Kingston Trio for the murder ballad "Tom Dooley."

John Reilly And Friends, St Giles-in-the-Fields, London

Fri, February 08 2013 11:26am - Source: The Independent - Music

John C. Reilly doesn't only lose the "C" when not acting, but the crumpled intensity he has brought to even his comedy roles since making his name in Paul Thomas Anderson's Boogie Nights (1997).

Levon Helm Grammy Tribute to Feature Zac Brown Band, Mumford & Sons

Thu, February 07 2013 6:11pm - Source: The Boot

Zac Brown Band will join an all-star cast to pay tribute to music pioneer Levon Helm , during the live broadcast of the Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 10).

CRB Achievement Award 2013 Recipient Revealed; Tim & Faith Get Romantic + More: Country Music News Roundup

Thu, February 07 2013 12:19am - Source: The Boot

The Boot rounds up today's country news headlines from around the web.

The Lumineers Only Succeeded Once They Left New York

Mon, February 04 2013 1:48pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Even the members of The Lumineers are puzzled by the success of their song "Ho Hey" and their sudden rise to fame after years on the road.

Nashville Legend Cowboy Jack Clement Saluted in Star-Studded Tribute

Thu, January 31 2013 5:50pm - Source: Rolling Stone

"Jack Clement isn't in the Country Music Hall of Fame? What . . . the . . . fuck!"

Blog Rodeo – Americana Music’s Influence on Country Music

Tue, January 22 2013 1:27pm - Source: Twang Nation

I am honored to have been asked to create this post for the inaugural Blog Rodeo.

'Nashville' Show Gets an A for Authenticity

Wed, January 16 2013 5:25pm - Source: The Boot

Even before the ABC drama series "Nashville" debuted last November, TV critics were unanimous in their praise of the show, with many calling it the best of the new fall season.

Mick Ronson on David Bowie and Bob Dylan

Wed, January 09 2013 10:51am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

"The one thing that saved Mick at this point was Dylan," Mick Ronson's wife, Suzi, recalls in a terrific feature on her late husband by Garry Mulholland in the new issue of Uncut.

Gram Parsons, Ray Davies, Mick Ronson, Simple Minds, The Rolling Stones, Family and Nick Drake's mum in the new Uncut

Thu, January 03 2013 9:15am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

There's a lot to be said for the charisma of premature death.

Twang Nation Podcast Episode 10 – Chris Knight, Buddy Miller,Jim Lauderdale, John Fullbright, Gurf Morlix

Mon, December 24 2012 5:01pm - Source: Twang Nation

Episode #10 (alright double digits!) of Twang Nation Podcast pulls from my first 10 of a list of 21, Cream of the Crop selections from 2012.

Popdose 2012: Michael Fortes’ Favorite Music of the Year

Wed, December 19 2012 2:25pm - Source: Pop Dose

With my regular Parlour to Parlour series taking a little nap this year (don't worry, it's coming back), I've had quite a bit more head space to pay attention to new music.

Q&A: T Bone Burnett on 'Nashville' and Elton John's Comeback

Tue, December 18 2012 1:25pm - Source: Rolling Stone

T Bone Burnett boasts a cache of credits that include albums by Elvis Costello , Los Lobos, Roy Orbison , Counting Crows and Robert Plant and Alison Krauss – not to mention the acclaimed soundtracks for Cold Mountain, Crazy Heart, The Hunger Games and O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Hayden Pannetiere: 'Nashville' Has Helped Me Overcome My Stage Fright

Mon, December 17 2012 11:27pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

While Hayden Panettiere is pretending to be a country music singer on TV, she's learning how to be one in real life.

Complete List Of Golden Globe Nominees

Thu, December 13 2012 3:11pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Nominees for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards, announced Thursday in Beverly Hills, Calif.: _

Song Premiere: 'Nashville' Stars Croon Through 'Ring of Fire' and 'Changing Ground'

Thu, December 06 2012 2:10pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Country music scored some new primetime cache in October, when the ABC drama Nashville debuted to almost nine million viewers.

Nick DeRiso’s Top Albums for 2012: Blues and Jazz

Wed, December 05 2012 12:57pm - Source: Something Else!

In one way or another, each of these recordings confounded and delighted me.

Live Video: Brandi Carlile

Tue, December 04 2012 11:24pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

It's the story of local girl makes good.

Ghost Brothers of Darkland County – A Gothic Americana Musical Soundtrack Forthcoming

Wed, November 14 2012 9:16pm - Source: Twang Nation

I'm not what you would call a fan of musicals (though I do have a soft spot for The Sound of Music) but I am intrigued by the Gothic musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County CD release.

Stars and producers strive for authenticity, and it's paying off

Wed, November 07 2012 8:17pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Over the past four weeks, primetime viewers have watched a tangled, soapy web of "love, power, money, family and music" unfold on ABC's country music drama Nashville.

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