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Gershwin Country is Michael Feinstein's album that reimagines the classic songs of George and Ira Gershwin through a contemporary country music lens. It was released on March 11 and is available on CD and digital formats. Liza Minnelli served as executive producer, and the album features collaborations with country artists including Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss, Brad Paisley, and Rosanne Cash. A portion of all proceeds benefits MusiCares, a partner of the Recording Academy that provides health and human services support to the music community.
Who made the album
- Artist: Michael Feinstein, described on his site as "The Ambassador of The Great American Songbook" and a five-time Grammy nominee.
- Executive producer: Liza Minnelli, Feinstein's longtime friend and collaborator.
- Featured collaborators: Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss, Brad Paisley, and Rosanne Cash.
- Label context: Announced by Craft Recordings.
What makes it distinctive
Feinstein's career has centered on the Great American Songbook — the canon of American popular song he has performed and preserved since the early 1980s, including his time as an assistant to Ira Gershwin. Gershwin Country applies that repertoire to a country music treatment, pairing Feinstein with major country voices rather than presenting the Gershwin songs in their usual cabaret or standards setting.
Formats and where proceeds go
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release date | March 11 |
| Formats | CD and digital |
| Charity | A portion of proceeds benefits MusiCares |
| MusiCares' role | Health and human services for the music community, including physical and mental health, addiction recovery, preventative clinics, personal emergencies, and disaster relief |
How it fits into Feinstein's broader work
Beyond recording and touring, Feinstein founded the Great American Songbook Foundation in 2007, which preserves the art form through educational programs, master classes, and an annual High School Songbook Academy. He also serves on the Library of Congress' National Recording Preservation Board. Gershwin Country extends that preservation mission by bringing the Gershwin catalog to a new audience through country music.
Where to find it
The album is featured on michaelfeinstein.com, which also covers news, tour dates, biography, multimedia, and contact information. The site notes Gershwin Country is "available now" on CD and digital.