Ken Burns’ ‘Country Music’: The rise of Cash and Elvis, and Patsy Cline’s tragic death  USA TODAY

Episode 4 of Ken Burns’ “Country Music,” is fueled by the origin stories of giants, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn.

Renowned blues guitarist Tab Benoit to perform at Admiral Theatre  Kitsap Daily News

Showtime starts at 7:30 p.m., tickets range from $18-$43.

Americanafest 2019: A Roots Music Fantasy  Music Fest News

The sprawling six-day celebration of American roots music was filled with choices and discoveries, providing something for every music fan.

Pop Quiz: Gary Clark Jr. explains why he’s chasing the blues away  San Francisco Chronicle

People want Gary Clark Jr. to save the blues. But Gary Clark Jr. just wants to do his thing. To prove his…

Country Music review: Ken Burns’ PBS documentary series isn’t whitewashed, but it is rosy.  Slate

Ken Burns’ epic history of the genre has more than three chords and not enough of the truth.

Suwannee Roots Revival artists’ dates announced | News  Suwannee Democrat

LIVE OAK — The fourth annual Suwannee Roots Revival begins Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park with Brett Bass & Melted Plectrum …

House of Blues Music Forward Foundation Announces Celebrity Ambassadors Council  charlestonchronicle.net

The House of Blues Music Forward Foundation announced its first-ever Ambassadors Council featuring a virtual who’s who of GRAMMY ®, American Music, …

Khyber Pass Pub looks to return to its music venue roots  KYW Newsradio 1060

Music will soon be returning to the Khyber Pass Pub in Old City.

Highland Jazz and Blues Festival wows crowds  ArkLaTexHomepage

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)-An annual music festival is hitting another high note. Thousands of folks filled Columbia Park today for the 16th annual …

Will Ken Burns whitewash country music’s multiracial roots?  Washington Post

Ken Burns’s latest documentary, “Country Music,” begins tonight. Over eight episodes, Burns and his production team tell country music’s story from its roots in …