GAC Album Review: The Mavericks’ In Time

Nearly 10 years after their last studio album, The Mavericks are getting the band back together– and they’re bringing the polyphonic rhythms and mariachi horns with them. It makes sense that a group known for their tremendous live shows would reunite for a new record after first reuniting onstage. Their first official performance in seven [...] Read More

Americana Music Association Unveils Top 100 Albums of 2012

The Americana Music Association has announced the Top 10 and top 100 Albums of the Year. The Top 100 albums are based on records reported to the Americana Airplay Chart between November 15, 2011 and November 17, 2012. JD McPherson’s Signs and Signifiers comes in at No. 1 for the year with Darrell Scott’s Long [...] Read More

The Mavericks Will Release In Time January 29

The Mavericks will release their first album in seven years on January 29, 2013. In Time, their debut project for The Valory Music Co., will hit stores in conjunction with the band’s 20th anniversary of their major label album release. The 14-track album was produced by lead singer Raul Malo and Niko Bolas. Though it’s [...] Read More

Winners of 11th Americana Honors & Awards Announced

Last night at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, the Americana Music Association celebrated its 11th Americana Honors & Awards presented by Nissan. Multiple generations of artists were honored, ranging from legends including Booker T. Jones, Bonnie Raitt, Richard Thompson and Guy Clark, favorites Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, and up-and-comers Alabama Shakes, Jason Isbell and The Civil [...] Read More

The Mavericks Reveal Cover Art & Tracklist for New Album

The Mavericks have revealed the track listing and cover art for their debut project on The Valory Music Co. The album, In Time, will be released on September 25 in conjunction with the band’s 20th anniversary of their first major label album release. The Mavericks, whose label calls them “the most interesting band in country [...] Read More