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Stephen opened his show with a brief note on Kirk and political violence, then into the usual monologue.
Then then there’s this:
The annual AmericanaFest is underway in Nashville and the always entertaining awards/honors show was last night at the Ryman, hosted by John C. Reilly, who also got to sing “Blues Eyes Crying in the Rain” with Margo Price in a 50th anniversary tribute to Willie Nelson’s landmark “Redheaded Stranger” lp. Joe Henry gave a remarkable speech on receiving his lifetime achievement award, then performed. Emmylou and Daniel Lanois reunited for a 30th anniversary cut from the amazing “Wrecking Ball” album. Nathaniel Rateliff won for album artist of the year and I’m With Her for best song, with Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings earned best duo or group. And more. See the entire show below.
Also receiving a lifetime achievement award was the rockish band Old 97’s. You seemed to like the Rhett Miller of Old 97’s cut from upcoming solo album last week (after I met him at Mohonk) so here is a brand new one from Rhett, “All For You.”
And the 3 hour award program:
If you have not caught up to Nathaniel Rateliff, here’s your chance:
From Tunes to Toons
In Heaven liberals will have the best music.
If Jerry Seinfeld feels that way about Palestinians, then I am done with him.