Jewly Hight
[Copyright 2024 NPR]
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Over the last five years, a gradual evolution — characterized by careful and savvy boundary pushing — has taken hold in a genre where innovation always tugs against preservation. -
Earlier this decade, it seemed like country's political streak had faded. But in the past five years, a handful of artists have displayed a renewed focus on morality that feels quietly revolutionary. -
The choirmaster is known as the "Ed Sullivan of gospel" and has helped launch the careers of artists like Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams. -
The members of the sextet talk about honing their artistic identity, getting comfortable in the country lane and letting their consciences guide them. -
The unguarded emotion of May Your Kindness Remain is ideally calibrated for our moment.
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Monroe sounds more sensitive, sensual and comfortable in her skin than she ever has on her upcoming album, Sparrow. -
The singer-songwriter embraces casual irreverence and power-pop melodies on her infectious new album.
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This is the sound of an artist laying it all on the line.
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Aoife O'Donovan, Sarah Jarosz and Sara Watkins pool their feminine insights for a beguiling trio album.
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Bowen conjures the musical melting pot of his Texas upbringing for the most wild-eyed work of his career.
