New Americana CD Sampler To Be Released

Alison Krauss, Willie Nelson and Lucinda Williams are among the artists to be included on the new NARM/ Americana Highlight Sampler, a compiliation that's part of an industry-wide effort to raise the profile and increase the sales of Americana music.

To be released August 3, the CD Sampler will also include The Jayhawks, Ralph Stanley, Shelby Lynne, Jay Farrar, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band featuring Kris Kristofferson, Rosanne Cash featuring Johnny Cash, BR549, Tift Merritt and Danny Barnes.

New and emerging artists to be featured on the CD include Anne McCue, Arthur Godfrey, Fairfax, King Wilke, Lori McKenna and more.

(photo - Alison Krauss + Union Station)

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