Ward HAYDEN & Greg Hall have spent countless hours together on the
road as bandmatesin the country-rock n’ roll band, Ward HAYDEN & The
Outliers. All of that time together hasproduced 7 albums, including
their first #1 on the alt-country charts with thealbum “LittleBy
Little” in 2025. They’ve won seven Boston Music Awards (including
Act of the Year), andrecently took home “Country Act” and
“Performer of the Year” at the 2025 New England Music Awards.With
their upcoming EP, “Restless”, Ward & Greg are focusing on the
acoustic side of Americana music, offering intimate and personal songs
about the lives they’ve lived and the stories they’ve experienced
in their unique corner of New England. The duo plays each instrument
on the record and blends their voices to create moments on stage that
are engaging, honest, and authentic.The duo’s first single
“Forever Homesick” is available now wherever you stream music
withmore new music coming out this Summer and Fall. Fans of Jason
Isbell, John Moreland and Langhorne Slim will want to hear what Ward
Hayden & Greg Hall have to offer on their studio recordings and from
the stage.
Charlie Marie’s 2021 debut, Ramble On, earned critical acclaim and
found its way onto taste-making playlists across major streaming
platforms—but its success brought pressures she wasn’t prepared
for. What followed was a string of losses: a relationship ended, a
close collaborator departed, her grandmother’s health declined, and
her fatherdied unexpectedly. With nothing left to hold onto, she
packed her Toyota Yaris and drove—from Rhode Island to Alaska and
back—with no plan and no destination.
That journey became Signs, out June 5. Produced by Boston-based
country-rock band These Wild Plains and recorded at Rusty’s
Recording Studio in Salem, MA, the album documents what she found on
the road: kindness from strangers, comfort in nature, and a hard-won
sense of self. Rooted in classic country but colored by folk-rock,
Americana, and the influence of John Denver, Joni Mitchell, and Linda
Ronstadt, Signs marks a significant leap from her debut—the work of
an artist who got lost on purpose and came back knowing exactly who
she is.
For two decades, Twangville has been a devoted champion of Americana
music, shining a spotlight on the artists who give the genre its heart
and soul. Whether celebrating beloved favorites or introducing
emerging talents, they’ve showcased some of the most compelling
voices in music through passionate album reviews, insightful
interviews, exclusive videos, and even hosting memorable live
performances. Their commitment to discovery and storytelling has made
Twangville a trusted home for those who love and support independent
music.
Founded in 2005, Twangville is a music review website covering all
corners of Americana, including folk, country, bluegrass, rock, and
blues.
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