Americana releases, week 42

This week in Americana, new collaborations and archival releases highlight the genre's evolving landscape. Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan team up with David Byrne for a remix video, while Big Thief offers free access to their live recordings. Notable announcements include Zach Bryan's upcoming EP, John Mayer's new single, and expanded editions from Silvana Estrada and Billy Bragg & Wilco. The genre also reflects on legacy with tributes to Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, and Emmylou Harris, alongside fresh work from Katie Pruitt, Robert Plant, and Rhiannon Giddens.

1. 01

   Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, David Byrne, Daniel Nigro, Tate McRae, Zach Bryan, Angèle

   Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan release 'Expectations' remix with David Byrne-starring video

   Oct 18 · 11 outlets

2. 02

   Big Thief, Grateful Dead

   Big Thief launch live archive with concert recordings

   Oct 15 · 11 outlets

3. 03

   Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey, Turnpike Troubadours

   Zach Bryan Announces New EP 'Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs'

   Oct 16 · 4 outlets

4. 04

   Drake, Taylor Swift

   Drake's 'Habibti (FOMO)' Debut on Billboard 200

   Oct 14 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Rubber Soul

   Taylor Swift reaches 100th week at No. 1 on Billboard 200, The Beatles’ 'Rubber Soul' returns to Top 10

   Oct 12 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   John Mayer

   John Mayer teases new single 'I'll Run Away With You'

   Oct 16 · 2 outlets

7. 07

   M. Ward, Silvana Estrada

   Silvana Estrada announces expanded edition of Vendrán Suaves Lluvias

   Oct 16 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Carin León

   Carín León's 'Desde Que Te Tengo' tops Latin Pop Airplay chart

   Oct 15 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Counting Crows

   Counting Crows fell back to earth on Recovering the Satellites

   Oct 18 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    John Mayer

    John Mayer Officially Announces New Single "Tom and Jerry," Thanks Fans for Waiting

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Bruce Springsteen

    17 octobre 1980, Bruce Springsteen publie « The River »

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Jesse Malin

    Friends Of Jesse Malin “I Would Do It For You, Vol. 1”

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Max McNown

    As His Career Reaches New Heights, Max McNown Discovers That Love, Family, and Gratitude Matter More Than Fame

    Oct 15 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Scott Cook, The Mighty Bosscats, Nick Brown, Wilder Adkins, Copperline, Rose Gerber, Admiral Radio, Uncle Lucius

    AUK Shortcuts: Scott Cook, The Mighty Bosscats, Leslie Waugh, Nick Brown, Wilder Adkins, Copperline, Rose Gerber, Admiral Radio, Uncle Lucius, and Big Bob in the Sky

    Oct 15 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Katie Pruitt

    Katie Pruitt “Fools for the Fleeting”

    Oct 15 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Johnny Cash

    On This Day in 1969, Johnny Cash Was at No. 1 With the First Album He Recorded After Luther Perkins Died

    Oct 14 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Laura Cortese

    REVIEW: Laura Cortese “Lucky Water”

    Oct 14 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Dave Alvin

    Anniversary Cheers: Dave Alvin “Blackjack David” celebrates 28 years

    Oct 14 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Arborist

    Arborist – Looking For Love

    Oct 14 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Emmylou Harris

    The Emmylou Harris Album That Disappeared

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    Joan Baez, Bob Dylan

    Remembering When Joan Baez Explored Her Complex Feelings About Bob Dylan With a Hit Single in 1975

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    Robert Plant, Saving Grace

    Robert Plant dévoile le clip de "The Blackest Crow", une ancienne ballade américaine revisitée avec Saving Grace

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    Becky G, Ryan Castro, Grupo Frontera

    Listen to the Ultimate 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week Playlist: Becky G, Ryan Castro, Grupo Frontera & More

    Oct 12 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Billy Bragg, Wilco

    Billy Bragg & Wilco’s “Mermaid Avenue” project returns with expanded “The Complete Sessions”

    Oct 12 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Sheryl Crow

    Sheryl Crow “Pick You Up”

    Oct 12 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    Rhiannon Giddens

    Rhiannon Giddens, Hope is the Thing with Feathers

    Oct 12 · 1 outlet

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