"The Water Lily" by Tom. T Hall, is transformed from its original waltz time to a happier, more upbeat tempo. It tells a heartbreaking story of a mother longing for the child she lost years ago. In Cook's interpretation, perhaps the mother yearns…

Amanda Cook has always believed that a great cover version of a song should pay respect to the original while, at the same time, adding something new and unique. That was the goal when recording this Lou Reid cover. The song tells the story…

“New Star” describes the ups and downs of the life of a musician. The incredible highs of performing in contrast with insecurities and self-doubt. No matter the hardships, most musicians will never stop creating art and working towards their…

With a title like, "Carried Away," for a bluegrass tune—and, specifically, with Amanda Cook's history of releasing rip-roaring, barn-burners—you'd think this one was her next up-tempo, banjo-driven jam. Turns out, the new single—her second…

As we continue to highlight our 2021 catalogue's brightest moments, our next list profiles the Top 10 Country / Americana singles released in the last year. Including bluegrass, folk, gospel-grass, acoustic, Americana, and more, these songs…