Leave the Light On

Chris Smither performing "Leave the Light On".

Man of Constant Sorrow

Not exactly how Ralph Stanley does it, but here is Blackberry Smoke's version of "Man of Constant Sorrow".

Hallelujah

A children’s choir composed of young Jewish, Christian and Muslim students serenade Pope Francis and Israeli President Shimon Peres with a mash up of "Hallelujah" Songs. It's a very clever arrangement.

Hank Williams, Jr. - 65

Today is Hank Williams, Jr's 65th Birthday. A couple songs to mark the day, first one of his and then two covers of songs his father wrote.

"Family Tradition"



"Your Cheatin' Heart"



"Move It On Over"

Gospel with Willie

Willie Nelson and friends jamming on some old gospel songs. He is 81 and still going strong.

Forgiveness

Patty Griffin performs one of her best songs, "Forgiveness".

Willie Nelson

Throwback Thursday. From 1962 Willie Nelson performs four of the best songs that he has written.

• "Hello Walls"
• "Funny How Time Slips Away"
• "Night Life"
• "Crazy"

Pale Blue Eyes

Elizabeth Cook performs the Velvet Underground's song "Pale Blue Eyes" on the Grand Ole Opry, and dedicates it to her friend David Letterman. This may not be the first time a Velvet Underground song has been performed on the Opry, but it is surely a rare occurrence.

Rank Strangers

To mark Ralph Stanley's receipt of an Honorary Doctorate from Yale yesterday, here Stanley performs "Rank Strangers" with his grandson, Nathan Stanley. I thought this song was written by Ralph's brother Carter, but in fact it was written by Albert E. Brumley. It was, however, recorded by the Stanley Brothers about 60 years ago.

The Highway

Following the family tradition set by her grandfather and father—Hank, Sr. and Hank, Jr.— Holly Williams performs her song "The Highway" at the Grand Ole Opry. It was announced this week that she is having a baby in the fall, so maybe there will be a fourth generation to look forward to.

I'm Going to Fly Away

The Barrett Sisters—Delois, Billie, and Rhodessa—performing "I'm Going to Fly Away".

A Feather's Not A Bird

Roseanne Cash's "A Feather's Not a Bird"—the four and final nominee for Americana Song of the Year. If I had to predict, I would say this song is the favorite to win.

Only Lies

The third nominee for the Americana Music Awards' Song of the Year, Robert Ellis' "Only Lies". Also for good measure I am including Ellis' cover of George Jones' song "The Grand Tour".

Mr. Tambourine Man

For throwback thursday, from the 1964 Newport Folk Festival, Bob Dylan performs "Mr. Tambourine Man".

Cover Me Up

The second song nominated for the Americana Music Awards Song of the Year—Jason Isbell's "Cover Me Up".

Ohio

Patty Griffin's "Ohio" performed with Robert Plant—a nominee for song of the year in the 2014 Americana Music Awards.

Mother Maybelle

For Mother's Day, the mother of country music, Maybelle Carter, performing "Wildwood Flower".

Tessanne Chin

OK, since I don't watch TV and don't keep up on these thing, I am months behind on this. Several years ago I somehow run onto the "Hide Away" video by a Jamaican singer I had never heard of, Tessanne Chin. I was blown away by this women's voice, but did not post the video because I prefer to post live performances, instead of acted videos. Several times I have gone back to see if she had anything new, but obviously have not done this for probably about a year. So yesterday I finally find out that this woman won last year's edition of The Voice. She certainly deserves every honor she gets. Here is the original "Hide Away" video, and her performances of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Redemption Song" from The Voice.

Over the Rainbow @ the White House

At almost 70 years old, her hair is not as big as it once was, but she can still sing. Patti LaBelle performing "Over the Rainbow" at the White House.

Bury Me Beneath the Willow

Chris Thile performs the Carter Family song "Bury Me Beneath the Willow" with Doc Watson, Sara Watkins, Sean Watkins & Byron House

The Wall

Promo video for "The Wall", the first single off Willie Nelson's upcoming album, Band of Brothers.

Kids on the Stage

Ten year old Carson Peters performs "Blue Moon of Kentucky" at the Grand Ole Opry with Ricky Skaggs on mandolin.



Going back a few years, here is a seven year old Ricky Scaggs performing "Ruby" with Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs.

Caramel

Mutlu, Amos Lee and Daryl Hall perform "Carmel".

Mine Until the Morning

An animated video for "Mine Until the Morning"—Radney Foster with some help from Patty Griffin.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

From earlier this week, Cyndi Lauper performing "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun".