2003-12-30
The latest soundtrack assembled by uber-producer T-Bone Burnett features numerous renditions of traditional ballads performed by Americana elite like Alison Krauss, Tim O'Brien and Dirk Powell. The highlight, though, is the recasting of The White Stripe's Jack White as an acoustic country blues musician. Is there an Oscar for "Best Supporting Musician"?
Freddy & Francine
Gung Ho
Fairport Convention
Over the Next Hill
ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL
Reinventing the Wheel
Son Volt
Okemah and the Melody of Riot
Ry Cooder
My Name is Buddy
Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, & ray Price
Last of the Breed
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