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3 Americana Songs From the 2010s You Forgot Were Essential
This is a light feature article from American Songwriter highlighting three Americana tracks from the 2010s that the outlet considers underappreciated or worth remembering. It is not a hard news story but a curated, opinion-led list aimed at fans of the genre, offering brief context on each song and the band behind it.
The three picks are "Emmylou" by Swedish sister duo First Aid Kit (2012, from *The Lion's Roar*), "Wait So Long" by Minnesota bluegrass-rock outfit Trampled By Turtles (2010, from *Palomino*), and "Rivers And Roads" by Seattle-formed group The Head And The Heart (2011, self-titled debut). Each entry includes a short description of the song's style and the band's background, with The Head And The Heart's rise from a Seattle open mic to one of the decade's biggest acts noted as a particular highlight.
In short
- Article lists three "essential" Americana songs from the 2010s.
- Picks: First Aid Kit's "Emmylou", Trampled By Turtles' "Wait So Long".
- Also featured: The Head And The Heart's "Rivers And Roads".
Explained simply
Americana is a broad style of American roots music, drawing on folk, country and related traditions. Its artists often mix acoustic instruments and older musical influences with contemporary songwriting, so the label covers a range of sounds rather than one fixed style.
The three songs in the feature come from bands with different backgrounds. First Aid Kit are Swedish sisters who make folk music; Trampled By Turtles are a Minnesota group known for combining bluegrass instruments with rock energy; and The Head And The Heart formed in Seattle and built a following after starting at local open mics.
The feature looks back at songs released between 2010 and 2012, including tracks from each band’s early albums. Their paths show how Americana-influenced music reached listeners through varied scenes and sounds during the decade.