Various Artists – Tulare Dust: A Songwriter’s Tribute To Merle Haggard– Josey Records Direct From Factory

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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.” Tracklist:Tom Russell – Tulare Dust/They’re Tearin”The Labor Camps DownIris Dement – Big CityPeter Case – A Working Man Can’t Get Nowhere TodayDwight Yoakam – Holding Things TogetherRobert Earl Keen and the Sunshine Boys – Daddy FrankJoe Ely – White Line FeverRosie Flores – My Own Kind Of HatSteve Young – Shopping For DressesMarshall Crewnshaw – Silver WIngsBarrence Whitfield – Irma JacksonLucinda Williams – You Don’t Have Very Far To GoBilly Joe Shaver – Ramblin”FeverKaty Moffatt – I Can’t Be MyselfJohn Doe – I Can’t Hold Myself In LineDave Alvin – Kern River UPC: 888072709645Label: Craft RecordingsRelease Date: 12.5.25Format: Vinyl