
Long before “Americana” became a genre,
HighTone was quietly defining it.
Celebrate the sounds of Americana – the dynamic convergence of country, gospel, bluegrass, Southern soul, folk, and other roots music styles. With a roster of many of the most acclaimed artists in the field, here is the musical heart and soul of the American sound, where regional and community-based styles blossomed into a contemporary sound that continues to thrive, reflecting an aesthetic of hand-made music, soulful singing, and deft songwriting. Take a journey with us and enjoy the ride!

Country Music sees the legendary Willie Nelson interpret traditional country standards for an album The Washington Post hails “a calm, contemplative, and remarkably consistent album.” The 2010 GRAMMY®-nominated album features renditions of 14 country classics such as “Dark as a Dungeon,” and “Satisfied Mind,” along with a version of his 1959 single, “Man with the Blues.” This pressing is a 2-LP set. and is housed in a gatefold jacket.
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March 10, 2026
WILLIE NELSON’S GRAMMY®-NOMINATED COUNTRY MUSIC ALBUM RETURNS TO VINYL
Craft Recordings and HighTone Records are proud to kick off the year with a standout album from one of the greatest names in the Americana genre, Willie Nelson. Originally released in 2010 and helmed by esteemed producer T Bone Burnett, the… Read more

September 3, 2025
Announcing the Vinyl Debut of Tulare Dust: A Songwriters’ Tribute to Merle Haggard
HighTone Records is proud to launch its reissue series with the first-ever vinyl pressing of TULARE DUST: A SONGWRITERS’ TRIBUTE TO MERLE HAGGARD. Originally released in 1994, this landmark collection reimagines Haggard’s songs through the… Read more

September 1, 2025
Hightone Highlights
Discover the roots and the branches. Our new HighTone Highlights playlist brings together legendary HighTone artists alongside today’s leading voices in Americana. From the early days of the roots revival to the sounds shaping the genre now… Read more

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