Harris/Crowell, Della Mae out with new music

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 – Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell teamed up for their second CD together, "The Traveling Kind," out today. Once upon a time, Crowell was a member of Harris' Hot Band. Two years ago, they released "Old Yellow Moon," which won Best Americana Album at the 56th annual Grammy Awards. Produced by Joe Henry (Billy Bragg, Elvis Costello, Aimee Mann), "The Traveling Kind" comprises 11 duet tracks, including 6 new songs written by Harris and Crowell with co-writing by Mary Karr, Cory Chisel, Will Jennings, and Larry Klein. The disc contains new renditions of previous Crowell cuts including "No Memories Hanging Around" plus Lucinda Williams' "I Just Wanted to See You So Bad" and Amy Allison's "Her Hair Was Red."

Bluegrass band Della Mae is out with its second disc, a self-titled affair. The group is down to four after one of its members left. The disc starts with "Boston Town," emphasizing the band's musical roots.

The "Nashville" TV show also has another compilation out of 20 songs from the show. This is the sixth soundtrack album for the American musical drama television series.

Old 97s frontman Rhett Miller is out with a solo disc, "The Traveler." He used Black Prairie, which includes several members of The Decemberists, to back him up.

Texas singer songwriter returns with " The Night Tribe." LaFave has been recording music for more than 35 years.