Bluegrass releases, week 41

This week in bluegrass, notable collaborations and tributes highlight the genre's evolving reach. Steve Martin, Alison Brown, Dan Tyminski, and Del McCoury reinterpret Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' in a bluegrass arrangement, while Alanis Morissette teams up with Brandi Carlile, Steve Martin, and Martin Short for a new holiday album. Dolly Parton contributes a Welsh-language recording with Bronwen Lewis, underscoring the genre's cross-cultural connections. Other developments include anniversary reflections on The Chicks' 'Taking The Long Way' and new ventures from John 5 and Thomas Rhett through Blue Highway.

1. 01

   Alanis Morissette, Brandi Carlile, Martin Short, Steve Martin

   Alanis Morissette Announces First Holiday Album Featuring Brandi Carlile, Steve Martin, and Martin Short

   Oct 11 · 7 outlets

2. 02

   Lil Nas X, Steve Martin, Alison Brown, Dan Tyminski, The Del McCoury Band

   Steve Martin, Alison Brown, Dan Tyminski, and Del McCoury cover Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' in bluegrass style

   Oct 9 · 6 outlets

3. 03

   John 5, Fender

   John 5 and Fender Announce New Signature Telecasters

   Oct 7 · 3 outlets

4. 04

   Thomas Rhett, Blue Highway, HARDY

   Thomas Rhett partners with HYBE America's Blue Highway to launch Fifty-One/Forty-Nine Records

   Oct 6 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   Dolly Parton, Bronwen

   Dolly Parton records song in Welsh with Bronwen Lewis

   Oct 11 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Dolly Parton

   SongTeller Hotel Nashville Celebrates Dolly Parton's Life and Music

   Oct 8 · 2 outlets

7. 07

   Alan Jackson

   On This Day in 1995, Alan Jackson Released a No. 1 Single That Showed Just How Much the Legends Who Wrote It Influenced Him

   Oct 9 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Norah Jones, Chris Stapleton

   'April's Gone' By Norah Jones and Chris Stapleton - Lyrics & Meaning

   Oct 9 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Old Crow Medicine Show

   Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Old Crow Medicine Show

   Oct 7 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    The Chicks

    Anniversary Cheers: The Chicks “Taking The Long Way” celebrates 20 years

    Oct 7 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Alan Jackson, Randy Travis

    On This Day in 1992, Alan Jackson Released a Chart-Topping Single He Wrote With Randy Travis for a Blues Legend

    Oct 5 · 1 outlet

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