Country songwriter Tim McGraw and presidential historian Jon Meacham reflected on protest music and musical patriotism on Tuesday’s Late Show. During the interview with Stephen Colbert, which promoted their new book, Songs of America, they highlighted the intriguing ambiguity of Johnny Cash‘s song “Ragged Old Flag,” which balances overt sentimentality …

The National made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday night to perform “Oblivions,” a track from their latest album I Am Easy to Find and its accompanying short film. The contemplative song was co-written by frontman Matt Berninger and his wife Carin Besser, and features the vocals …

Miranda Lambert debuted a new song during her Saturday night set at Nissan Stadium, ripping through the pummeling “Locomotive” for the CMA Fest crowd. It is Lambert’s first new music since releasing the double album The Weight of These Wings in late 2017. Lambert introduced the song, which she told …