
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!

A lost treasure returns with new surprises! After their tenure with J.D. Crowe and the New South, future bluegrass legends Jerry Douglas and Ricky Skaggs founded Boone Creek (with guitarist Wes Golding and banjoist Terry Baucom). They pushed boundaries with a sound that infused traditional bluegrass with jam and pop. Remastered from the original tapes, this album includes four outtakes that were far ahead of their time. Step into a time machine and experience 1970s bluegrass like never before.
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August 18, 2026
Dave Alvin’s 1998 Masterpiece, Blackjack David, Returns in a Deluxe Way
An Americana legend’s storytelling takes center stage. ️ The new deluxe reissue of Dave Alvin’s 1998 album Blackjack David returns October 16.Alvin’s soul-searching storytelling and acoustic sound shine through, from his original tradition… Read more

May 21, 2026
Groundbreaking Boone Creek Single Out Now
A lost Boone Creek (Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Douglas, Wes Golding, Terry Baucom) recording resurfaces nearly 50 years later. “Georgia Sunrise” is streaming now! Blending soaring harmonies, slide-guitar warmth, and the easy glow of ’70s sof… Read more

May 6, 2026
Boone Creek’s 1977 Self-Titled Debut Returns
What happens when bluegrass luminaries Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Douglas, Wes Golding, and Terry Baucom teamed up? The wild, way-ahead-of-its-time 1977 self-titled debut from Boone Creek. Boone Creek defied all previously-accepted boundaries of t… Read more

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