Snowin' on Raton

Emmylou Harris' cover of the Townes Van Zandt song "Snowin' on Raton".

Happy 80th Jerry Lee

Born 80 years ago today in Ferriday, La., here is Jerry Lee Lewis, when he was about 1/2 as old as he is now, performing "Who's Gonna Play This Old Piano".

Ode to Billie Joe

I wish there was video here, but the audio will have to do. This is Ray Charles with Clydie King singing "Ode to Billie Joe".

Undone in Sorrow

Aoife O'Donovan and Emily Miller perform an a capella version of "Undone in Sorrow".

How High the Moon

A special post for tonight's harvest blood super moon eclipse, Les Paul and Mary Ford performing "How High the Moon".

I Shall Not Be Moved

A Mississippi John Hurt recording of "I Shall Not Be Moved".

Hang On Sloopy

The McCoys performing "Hang On Sloopy"—the number 1 single 50 years ago.

I Said I Love You

"I Said I Love You" from The Mavericks—this year's Duo/Group of the Year at the Americana Music Awards.

Nobody To Blame

Chris Stapleton performing "Nobody To Blame" without his normal hat.

Heaven Help Us All

Since today would have been Ray Charles' 85th birthday, here he is performing "Heaven Help Us All".

Autumn Leaves

"Autumn Leaves" for the beginning of Fall, here performed by Chet Baker (trumpet) and Paul Desmond (alto sax).

September Song

It seems like the appropriate time to post this. Frank Sinatra and John Denver performing "September Song".

Ring Them Bells

One of my favorite Bob Dylan songs—"Ring Them Bells"—performed by Sarah Jarosz with Aoife O'Donovan and Sara Watkins.

Who Will Sing for Me

The Three Pickers—Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson and Ricky Skaggs—performing "Who Will Sing for Me".

Eve of Destruction

Number 1 single from 50 years ago today, Barry McGuire performing "Eve of Destruction".

Darlene Love

Darlene Love and a few of her friends in a video for her new song "Forbidden Nights".

Changed the Locks

Kasey Chambers' great cover of the Lucinda Williams song "Changed the Locks".

East Side of Town

Although she lost out to Sturgill Simpson for both Song of the Year and Artist of the Year at last night's Americana Music Awards, Lucinda Williams did win Album of the Year for Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone. From that album here is "East Side of Town", also nominated for Song of the Year.

Turtles All the Way Down

Sturgill Simpson performing "Turtles All the Way down"—Song of the Year at last nights Americana Music Awards. All Sturgill Simpson posts.

All Over Again

Since today would have been B.B. King's 90th birthday, here  is a 1979 performance of "All Over Again" in Finland.

Landed

Ben Folds performs "Landed" on a beautiful piano.

Stranger To My Happiness

Sorry to hear that Sharon Jones has had to go back into treatment for a recurrence of cancer. Hopefully she can beat it like she did last time. For good measure, here is the video for one of her most recent songs, "Stranger to My Happiness".

Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton performing a Tiny Desk Concert with his wife, Morgane.

Set List

• "More Of You"
• "When The Stars Come Out"
• "Whiskey And You"

Get Right With God

Lucinda Williams performs "Get Right With God" with some help from Brandi Carlile and Buddy Miller.

Jolene

Fiona Apple and Watkins Family Hour cover Dolly Parton's "Jolene".

Brown Eyed Girl

Van Morrison performing "Brown Eyed Girl" at his 70th Birthday Concert in Belfast last month.

Pancho & Lefty/I Still Miss Someone

Rosanne Cash, Emmylou Harris and Lucinda Williams perform "Pancho & Lefty" and "I Still Miss Someone" with John Leventhal.

I'm Sorry

It just seems appropriate to dedicate this song to Hillary Clinton—Brenda Lee performing "I'm Sorry".

Don't Think Twice, It's All Right

Lizz Wright and Toshi Reagon covering Bob Dylan—"Don't Think Twice, It's All Right".

He's Been A Shelter For Me

The Soul Stirrers performing "He's Been A Shelter For Me".

Fire Away

Chris Stapleton performing "Fire Away".

Walking On Broken Glass

Lake Street Dive performing the Annie Lennox song  "Walking On Broken Glass".

Cotton Eyed Joe

The Kathy Kallick Band performing "Cotton Eyed Joe".

Orange Blossom Special

Chubby Wise performs and discusses writing "Orange Blossom Special".

Happy

Even though I consider this one of the most obnoxious songs ever written, this version of "Happy" by Rodrigo y Gabriela with John Butler is something I can listen to without cringing.