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Artist & Guitarist For Dark Folk Band "The Bridge City Sinners" | King Strang
April 30, 2026

Artist & Guitarist For Dark Folk Band "The Bridge City Sinners" | King Strang

King Strang is the ragpunk, old-timey, and always fun one man band project of Michael Sinner, proudly represented by Portland’s Flail Records. Using influences of traditional folk music as well as 40’s jazz sounds, King Stran...

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R.R. Williams - Raw Americana Rock & Honest Songwriting
April 28, 2026

R.R. Williams - Raw Americana Rock & Honest Songwriting

R.R. Williams is a lot of things, and none of them are easily or quickly explained.These are songs about an American life from the honest-to-god user end, but believe you me- they waste not a single second muddling around in ...

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Los Angeles Artist Paying Homage to Old Time Country & American Roots | Rosy Nolan
April 24, 2026

Los Angeles Artist Paying Homage to Old Time Country & American Roots…

Los Angeles country artist Rosy Nolan’s LP Main Attraction is steeped in Americana roots, Western swing, honky tonk, and old-time country, paying homage to the great American records of the 1920s–1940s. The album is drenched ...

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A UK Voice in Americana, Folk Rock & Blues | Emilia Quinn
April 23, 2026

A UK Voice in Americana, Folk Rock & Blues | Emilia Quinn

Emilia Quinn is a UK-based artist blending Americana, folk rock and blues with a raw, soulful voice and deeply honest songwriting.In this Rugged Revival podcast, Emilia talks about her music, influences and journey, from fest...

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Braden Dahmer - Country & Americana Music From The Shenandoah Valley | Dogwood Brothers Band | Rugged Revival
April 21, 2026

Braden Dahmer - Country & Americana Music From The Shenandoah Valley …

Dogwood Brothers began in 2019 when a group of friends from the Shenandoah Valley came together in Richmond, VA to pursue a classic country sound. The band made its debut performance on CPA-TV's Blue Ridge Barn Dance in May 2...

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James Otto - #1 Hits, Grammy Nominations & Going Solo | Rugged Revival
April 16, 2026

James Otto - #1 Hits, Grammy Nominations & Going Solo | Rugged Revival

James Otto has been called The Biggest Voice in Country Music & that might just be true. Standing a broad-shouldered 6 foot 5 inches tall, Otto has a powerhouse voice to match.His textured, sometimes raspy vocals are delivere...

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Recent Blog Posts

April 29, 2026

One would be hard-pressed to find a string of albums (a trilogy, per se) that equals the work put out by Willie Nelson from 1973-1975. An artist free from corporate persuasion, all the while creating a new subgenre right smack dab in the middle of&n…

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Feb. 23, 2026

Stonewall Jackson deserves some respect on his name. Amongst all the pundits, commentators, historians and Disc Jockeys alike, Stonewall Jackson is routinely skipped over in any discussion of the "Legends". There are many "Legends" to name, that muc…

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Rugged Crew | Kentucky

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Rugged Crew | Caribbean

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Rugged Crew | Virginia

Brad Jackson

Rugged Crew | Virginia

Chris Williams

Rugged Crew | England

JammNation is an App with a clear vision – breaking down walls between artists and fans, keeping music authentic, and building real connections that last.

Rob Hillier's passion for the scene is matched only by his respect for it. He’s lived a life rooted in hard work, community, and country music, and you can feel those values woven right into JammNation itself.

JammNation isn’t just another music app – it’s a meeting place. A space where musicians and fans can talk, share, and grow together without the noise and clutter of social media getting in the way. 

If you love music the way we do, go check it out for yourself. Visit the JammNation website or download the app straight from the App Store on your iPhone or Android.