Ken Pomeroy Has Paid Her Dues

22-year-old Oklahoman talks Cherokee heritage and 11-year career

"...production with the support of Gary Paczosa (John Prine, Sierra Ferrell) that expands their emotional impact. Yet even as..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Recommended Non-ACL Live Music for Festival Abstainers

Sigur Rós, Boys Noize, Usher, and more crucial concerts

"...the way for a rising generation of artists like Sierra Ferrell, carving out a new female-led brand of outlaw..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Cody Johnson to Martina McBride, Two Step Inn Wrangles Country Music’s Range

Georgetown fest evades storms in its second year

"...Red Dirt songwriters, while Sunday’s main-stage double punch of Sierra Ferrell and Charley Crockett justified their breakouts...."

April 22, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...his low prairie croon – while Charley Crockett and Sierra Ferrell showcase new albums alongside rising songwriters like Wyatt..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

How Zach Bryan’s Surprise Set at Sagebrush Came to Be

South Congress honky-tonk to be featured in star-studded music video

"...venue. He adds: “I’ve reached out to Chris Stapleton, Sierra Ferrell. I am the nuisance of most major booking..."

Jan. 10, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

From Country to Blues, Check Out These Austin-Area April Music Festival Lineups

Peruse new 2024 plans from Eclipse Utopia, Two Step Inn, and more

"...lineup’s large print, but Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack, Sierra Ferrell, Deana Carter, and Megan Maroney bring some welcome..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Gary Clark Jr.’s Free Longhorn City Limits Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Recommended shows for Halloween night, from Genesis Owusu to Full of Hell

"...earworms like "Big in the World," "Century City," and Sierra Ferrell duet "Ready or Not." Shakey's traveling band remains..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Willie Nelson's 50th Anniversary 4th of July Picnic

"...Sierra Ferrell at Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic at..."

July 5, 2023 Photo Gallery

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Quiet Light, One Be Low, a few July 4th traditions, and more recommended shows

"...Asleep at the Wheel returning as headliners. Festival first-timers Sierra Ferrell, Shakey Graves, and Shane Smith & the Saints..."

June 30, 2023 Music Column by Wayne Lim

Nine Essential Albums From Willie Nelson’s 90 Years

Wishing the Texas outlaw icon a Willie nice birthday

"...this summer, featuring Tyler Childers, Dwight Yoakam, Shakey Graves, Sierra Ferrell, Asleep at the Wheel, and more, alongside Willie..."

April 28, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Willie Nelson's Luck Reunion 2023

"...Sierra Ferrell..."

March 20, 2023 Photo Gallery

As Willie Looks to 90, Austin Stars Shine at Luck Reunion

Band of Heathens, Kelsey Wilson, Spoon made rain-delayed ranch date

"...It’s never clear which side of Sierra Ferrell will show up on stage – the wild..."

March 18, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Joint, “Garden of Eden” Mobley, “themesong” Shakey Graves feat. Sierra Ferrell, “Ready or Not” Why Bonnie, “Galveston” Music Video..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Luck Reunion Reveals Performer Lineup

Willie Nelson & Family, Spoon, Sir Woman lead March fest

"...One Rattlesnake Milk Sadurn Shane Smith & The Saints Sierra Ferrell Sir Woman Spoon Terry Allen & The Panhandle..."

Feb. 22, 2023 Music Post by Kimberley Jones

First-Ever Lucktoberfest Reduces Planned 10-Day Festival to 3 Days

“Due to the uncertainty of the touring market right now”

"...announcement at 3pm today. Previously-announced headliners included Tanya Tucker, Sierra Ferrell, and Nikki Lane to helm an all-women night,..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

AmericanaFest 2022 Brings the Roots Community Back Together

Eight emerging acts seen in Nashville, from Nora Brown to Early James

"...once again earned honors (Song of the Year) and Sierra Ferrell, a West Virginian standout at last year’s Old..."

Sept. 21, 2022 Music Post by Doug Freeman

The Ramblin' Soul of Songwriter Melissa Carper

Following the critically acclaimed Daddy's Country Gold, the spotlight-averse artist is primed for broader attention

"...old-time-steeped Americana that situates alongside similar rising artists like Sierra Ferrell or Charley Crockett...."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Faster Than Sound: The First-Ever Lucktoberfest Lands Halloweekend at Willie Nelson’s Luck, Texas

Plus, the Red River Cultural District searches for a new director, and remembering Stewart Wise

"...Night Market, and an LGBTQIA+ fashion show. Tanya Tucker, Sierra Ferrell, and Nikki Lane helm an all-women Saturday night,..."

July 29, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Old Favorites at Old Settler’s: McCoury, Rowan, and Shinyribs Highlight Early Lineup

Roots fest drops a dozen acts to preview spring return

"...One positive of the pandemic’s impact on live music..."

Jan. 19, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

A New Favorite at Old Settler’s: Sierra Ferrell

Rising roots singer impresses at the Central Texas folk campout

"...taste buds awoken by something entirely new to me. Sierra Ferrell, though, did just that...."

Oct. 26, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Out There in the Fresh Air With Utopia, Old Settler's, and Kerrville Folk Festival

Fall fests coax us from the metropolis

"...Sierra Ferrell (Sat., 4:40pm) Rounder Records quickly nabbed Ferrell for..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Old Settler’s Music Festival Returns October 21-24

Roots fest brings in Jade Bird, Jamestown Revival, Ray Wylie Hubbard

"...Boys, 2021 Youth Talent Competition winner, Hogslop String Band, Sierra Ferrell, Bonnie Bishop, The Travelin’ McCourys, Carolyn Wonderland &..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...fiddle cut country on "Back When." Like-vocaled hillbilly twanger Sierra Ferrell accents on harmonies, as does former Austinite Brennen..."

March 19, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Margo Price Leads New SXSW Talent List

Yung Baby Tate, Broncho, David Wax Museum, and 77 more added to the fest

"...lyrically dominant London rapper Shygirl, highly original Americana vocalist Sierra Ferrell, ultra-intelligent underground rapper Sammus, Australian pop act Banoffee,..."

Feb. 6, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Old Settler’s Rolls Out 2020 Lineup

Tanya Tucker, Head & the Heart, Sam Bush & Jade Bird soundtrack campout

"...Bird, Shinyribs, Steep Canyon Rangers, Della Mae, Steve Poltz, Sierra Ferrell...."

Dec. 4, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

AmericanaFest Is SXSW for Root Genres

T is for... Tennessee, Tanya Tucker, and 10 top-notch breakouts

"...Sierra Ferrell The most recent signee to Rounder Records, Sierra..."

Sept. 17, 2019 Music Post by Doug Freeman