Oxford America annual Music Edition
Introducing the Oxford American’s Twenty-Fourth Music Issue: The Country Roots Edition, The CD cover features the beautiful work of visual artist Molly McCall.
With a TRIO of stars on the cover; an original sampler CD featuring tracks by
Hank Williams, Rhiannon Giddens, and Dolly Parton; playlists curated by Rissi
Palmer, Tomás Doncker, and Gretchen Peters; and contributions from more than forty writers and visual artists, the 176-page magazine hits newsstands Dec. 6.
This edition will include our anticipated CD sampler, a trademark of OA music issues. Nineteen carefully curated tracks celebrate the roots of country music, showcasing the hidden stories and influencers who made it what it is today. Songs include “Sparrow,” by Wyn Starks, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, and Built by Titan; “Better Than You Left Me,” by Mickey Guyton; ”Since You Put Me Down,” by Margo Price; “Wildflowers” by Dolly Parton and Trio, and music by Gillian Welch, the Drive-by Truckers, Mavis Staples, Lucinda Williams, Lesley Riddle; and more. Liner notes for each track are included along with a Spotify playlist for readers who prefer streaming.