
Long before “Americana” became a genre,
HighTone was quietly defining it.
Celebrate the sounds of Americana – the dynamic convergence of country, gospel, bluegrass, Southern soul, folk, and other roots music styles. With a roster of many of the most acclaimed artists in the field, here is the musical heart and soul of the American sound, where regional and community-based styles blossomed into a contemporary sound that continues to thrive, reflecting an aesthetic of hand-made music, soulful singing, and deft songwriting. Take a journey with us and enjoy the ride!

Vinyl debut of the all-star americana tribute to Merle Haggard’s songwriting prowess. Often revered for his singing, this release spotlights Haggard’s honest and simple approach to songwriting, as well as his ability to illustrate small-town life. Dwight Yoakam, Dave Alvin, Lucinda Williams and more put their signature spins on tracks such as “Big City,” “Kern River” and “You Don’t Have Very Far To Go.” The L.A. Times says the album “couldn’t be more loving or more sensitive.”
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September 3, 2025
Announcing the Vinyl Debut of Tulare Dust: A Songwriters’ Tribute to Merle Haggard
HighTone Records is proud to launch its reissue series with the first-ever vinyl pressing of TULARE DUST: A SONGWRITERS’ TRIBUTE TO MERLE HAGGARD. Originally released in 1994, this landmark collection reimagines Haggard’s songs through the… Read more

September 1, 2025
Hightone Highlights
Discover the roots and the branches. Our new HighTone Highlights playlist brings together legendary HighTone artists alongside today’s leading voices in Americana. From the early days of the roots revival to the sounds shaping the genre now… Read more

August 29, 2025
A Roots Staple Returns: HighTone Records Relaunches Under Craft Recordings
Craft Recordings proudly announces the relaunch of HighTone Records—an influential, genre-spanning label reimagined as a curated home for standout releases across the American roots music landscape. Originally founded in 1983, HighTone buil… Read more

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