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Coffee Break: The Rootsier Side of The Current

Maggie Rose (L) with Bill DeVille for United States of Americana at the MPR booth, aka Camp MPR, at the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024.
Maggie Rose (L) with Bill DeVille for United States of Americana at the MPR booth, aka Camp MPR, at the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024.Derrick Stevens | MPR

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

October 30, 2024

It’s been nearly 15 years since Bill DeVille hosted the very first episode of United States of Americana on The Current.  That means that for about a decade and a half, Bill has been diving into the world of music with country and roots influences, and covering genres like folk, bluegrass, and alt-country with an unparalleled level of gusto and enthusiasm.

Bill will celebrate this milestone anniversary with a special edition of United States of Americana this Sunday, Nov. 3. We’re incredibly grateful for Bill’s hard work through the years and will be sure to tune in when the show kicks off on Sunday at 8 a.m. (Central Standard Time — the clocks roll back this weekend). Let’s get in the partying mood right now with music!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists you discovered on United States of Americana on The Current would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs Played

Justin Townes Earle- Harlem River Blues
Patsy Cline- Crazy
Carolina Chocolate Drops- Hit 'Em Up Style
Sturgill Simpson- The Promise
Roseanne Cash- Seven Year Ache
Sierra Ferrell- Years