United States of Americana Delve into music with country and roots influences, covering genres like folk, bluegrass, and alt-country, every Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m. Central, with host Bill DeVille.
Loretta Lynn TributeBill DeVille • Oct 9, 2022This time we remember Loretta Lynn, who passed away this past Tuesday at age 90. She left an amazing body of work. Hour number 2 features nothing but Loretta. The first hour features new tunes from Tyler Childers, The War & Treaty and Nikki Lane.
Oct. 2, 2022 Bill DeVille • Oct 2, 2022On this USofA I featured a couple of new songs from the late Dr. John. It’s an album that he started and never was able to finish. He suffered a heart attack and died 3 years ago. His daughter stepped in helped with the finishing touches. I also played songs from Sunny Sweeney, Sweet Megg and a new song from Neil Young and Crazy Horse.
AmericanaFest SpecialBill DeVille • Sep 25, 2022This time on United States of Americana I featured a bunch of the winners at the Americana Awards and Honors which were held at the Ryman in Nashville a little over a week ago. We heard tunes from Allison Russell, Brandi Carlile, Chris Isaak, Sierra Ferrell and more. We also debuted new songs from The Cactus Blossoms and Margo Price
Great duos in Americana MusicBill DeVille • Sep 18, 2022This week on the show, I spotlight some iconic duos in Americana music as well as some new and emerging ones.
Sept. 11, 2022Bill DeVille • Sep 11, 2022On this United States of Americana I played new songs from local artists like Jim Walsh and Dylan Hicks. I also featured new music Dead Horses, Allison Russell featuring Brandi Carlile & Sierra Ferrell. I also played a song by Elvis Perkins, which was inspired by 9/11. His mother was aboard one of the planes that crashed into Twin Towers on that tragic day.
Aug. 28, 2022Bill DeVille • Aug 28, 2022For this USofA I featured some of the artists playing the MN State Fair this week, like The Jayhawks, Becky Kapell & Jake La Botz. I also featured a stet of song that meld reggae and country music as Summer 2022 winds down.
Aug. 21, 2022Bill DeVille • Aug 21, 2022On this episode we remembered Justin Townes Earle, who passed away two years ago this weekend. We also celebrated the music of Kacey Musgraves, Robert Plant & John Hiatt, who all celebrated birthdays this weekend!
Aug. 14, 2022Bill DeVille • Aug 14, 2022I featured new songs from Josh Rouse, Maren Morris, Vandoliers & Kevin Morby on this USofA. We also celebrated the 71 birthday of local legend Slim Dunlap & the 81st birthday of David Crosby with a classic from The Byrds.
Aug. 7, 2022Bill DeVille • Aug 7, 2022I featured a bunch of the artists coming to the Twin Cities in the week to come on this USofA. We checked out The Lumineers, Angel Olson, Lord Huron & Amythyst Kiah. I also played a bunch of new music from artists like Dead Horses, Amanda Shires, Marlon WIlliams and a couple from Kelsey Waldon. Her new album is set for release on Friday.
July 31, 2022Bill DeVille • Jul 31, 2022I featured a heaping helping of new Americana on this episode. We checked out songs from Sunny Sweeney, Jake La Botz, Will Hoge & John Fullbright’s first new material in 8 years. We also listened to a classic from Joni Mitchell, fresh off of her first gig in 20 years at last weekends Newport Folk Festival!