News and InterviewsTracy Chapman becomes the first Black person to win Song of the Year at the CMAsAyana Archie • Nov 9, 2023Chapman won the award for her 1988 hit "Fast Car," which got renewed attention after singer Luke Combs released a cover of the song earlier this year.
News and InterviewsThe Queen of Outlaw Country Music Jessi Colter talks faith and finding love againGurjit Kaur, Christopher Intagliata and Mary Louise Kelly • Oct 27, 2023NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with country artist Jessi Colter on her latest record, "Edge of Forever."
ReviewsBrandy Clark sparks celebratory and communal show at CedarMichaelangelo Matos and Laura Buhman • Oct 23, 2023The brilliant country songwriter’s performance could not have sounded better anywhere else. It couldn’t have sounded better, period.
ReviewsColter Wall pays tribute to the classics at sold-out Fillmore showJoel Swenson and Steven Cohen • Oct 23, 2023The Canadian country singer and songwriter made his triumphant return to Minneapolis for the first time since early 2019.
WatchGregory Alan Isakov plays songs from 'Appaloosa Bones' in The Current studioMac Wilson • Oct 17, 2023Colorado singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov stopped into The Current studio before playing a show at the Palace Theatre.
Reviews'Girl from the North Country' features Bob Dylan's songs in a new light Michaelangelo Matos • Oct 11, 2023The funny and tragic musical based upon Bob Dylan’s recorded work recently opened its year-long national tour at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis.
WatchFirst Aid Kit talk 'Palomino', Leonard Cohen and moreBill DeVille • Sep 30, 2023The Swedish duo’s latest studio album still has strong roots in Americana and folk, but it also crosses more into ‘80s pop territory with punchier drums and increased instrumental variety. Sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg spoke with The Current’s Bill DeVille about the new record and more.
WatchWatch Josh Ritter's energetic Microshow set Sep 26, 2023Singer-songwriter and novelist Josh Ritter visited Minneapolis in August to play a set of solo acoustic songs drawn from three of his albums, as well as one unreleased song tied to his 2021 novel.
