The Highwaymen are generally regarded as also-rans in what Martin Mull dubbed "the Folk Scare," but while Peter, Paul & Mary and the Kingston Trio are better remembered, these five earnest young men from Wesleyan University (Dave Fisher, Steve Butts, Bobby Burnett, Steve Trott, and Chan Daniels) made a handful of fine records between 1961 and 1964, and this collection features material from their vintage albums for United Artists as well as newer recordings the reunited group cut in the 21st century.
To celebrate the Judds' 40th anniversary, country's biggest stars have come together for A Tribute to the Judds, an album with reimagined versions of the legendary duo's discography. Artists including Wynonna Judd, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson and more use their signature sound to pay homage to the most beloved duo of all time. All songs were produced by Brent Maher, except for "Cry Myself to Sleep," which was produced by Cactus Moser.
Of the artists who enjoyed success in the folk music boom of the early '60s, very few had a career as long and varied as Judy Collins, in large part because she displayed a stylistic range matched by few of her peers. While Collins was a gifted songwriter who penned a few of her best songs, including "Since You Asked," "My Father," and "Secret Gardens," it was her talent and versatility as an interpretive vocalist that brought her lasting success. C