One of our artists to watch in 2011, Ty Stone has returned with a brand new music video for an emotional new music video. Take a look at the Potsy Ponciroli-directed music video here!

This video is for the latest single off of Lonesome Whistle, their 2011 album release. Take a look at the video for Trailblazer here and let us know what you think of the duo and the song after watching!

Take a listen to this spectacular track from Down The Hatch, one of 2011's best albums - in any genre. The Damn Quals are Oklahoma's Bryon White and Gabriel Marshall.

It's always exciting to be on the forefront of something big and let me tell you, it only took one listen of "Down The Hatch" to feel excited like that about The Damn Quails. Read on to see what makes the album so exciting.

An American band in the truest of senses, Bearfoot hails from Alaska and brings out a unique country meets rook meets Appalachia on American Story, their latest album. Read on to see what we have to say about the recording.

This duo has recorded one previous album before their new release How to Untangle A Heartache. Take a listen to one of the highlight tracks on the duo's new release here!

While bands aren't that common in mainstream country music, they're a staple of the Bluegrass world and most of the bands possess musical talent that is rare in any genre. Read on to find out what we think of Cumberland River.

The Greencards have been making great music for most of the last decade and after a few line-up changes, the group returns with their first truly independent album The Brick Album. Read on to find out what we think of the new record.

With an independent spirt that has served them well throughout their career, the Waifs return with Temptation, relased through Compass Records. Does the album rival the best or the worst of roots music in 2011?

With this record, Ha Ha Tonka looks back on 10 years with a mix of poetry and candor. Does this rootsy southern rock band manage to have an interesting 'best of' type of record with Death of a Decade?