Lyle Lovett has been making good records for decades now and with his latest release for Curb/Lost Highway Records, Lyle expands and breathes new life into his western swing/jazz fusion hybrid that has served him well over the years.

Here's a great track from the Avett Brother's major label debut album I and Love and You.

Listen to an audio track from former Nashville Star contestant Ashlee Hewitt.

Listen to a track from Canada's Luke Doucet.

Last year Justin Townes Earle delivered one of the biggest surprises of the year with his debut album "The Good Life."  Will this album fall prey to the dreaded sophomore slump or will JTE rise above his stellar first releasee?

Here's one of the classic songs from the Jayhawks' first career-spanning anthology.

With 14 tracks, Canada's fiddlin' Kendel Carson returns with her second solo album. With the help of Chip Taylor the 24-year-old showcases a flair for multiple sounds.  Does "Alright Dynamite" deliver enough country tunes to satisfy?

Listen to the lead single from Charlie Robison's latest album.

On June 11, 2009, The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash came to The Rhythm Room in Phoenix, AZ to play a show for roots music followers. The quartet played a set largely of original material from their albums while sprinkling in a few cover songs to boot.

With a loyal fan base to support him, Scott Miller has recently stepped outside the traditional label release model to record and release "For Crying Out Loud."  Does the album touch on multiple styles of American Music? Let's find out.