Air date: 2012-09-05

Runtime: 30 min

From multiple Grammy wins to The Hunger Games' soundtrack, 2012 is a breakout year for The Civil Wars. Intricately woven phrasing and airtight harmonies mark the minimalist duo's powerfully ballads and astonishingly frank songs on the paradoxical nature of love.

Air date: 2012-09-12

Runtime: 30 min

The thirteen time Grammy winner plays the dobro with unprecedented speed and haunting lyricism. Douglas is one of Nashville's most in-demand session players and is a longtime featured member of Alison Krauss & Union Station.

Air date: 2012-09-19

Runtime: 30 min

Singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz performs.

Air date: 2012-09-26

Runtime: 30 min

Jim Lauderdale performs.

Air date: 2012-10-03

Runtime: 30 min

Raised on show business in a family band, David Mayfield made his name with award-winning progressive bluegrass group Cadillac Sky. The singer/guitarist mixes acoustic-alternative and cutting-edge Americana with great showmanship.

Air date: 2012-10-10

Runtime: 30 min

Singer/mandolinist Doyle Lawson and his band perform progressive bluegrass and compelling a cappella Gospel.

Air date: 2012-10-17

Runtime: 30 min

Americana pioneer Miller and his band, the Commonwealth, perform songs with a bluegrass and edgy mountain tinge.

Air date: 2012-10-24

Runtime: 30 min

The Timejumpers, a western-swing band whose members include Vince Gill, perform.

Air date: 2012-10-31

Runtime: 30 min

The Vespers perform.

Air date: 2012-11-07

Runtime: 30 min

Grammy-winning singer/guitarist Del McCoury and his band perform the "High Lonesome" sound and also explore new musical frontiers.

Air date: 2012-11-14

Runtime: 30 min

Country star and multiple Grammy winner Vince Gill, known for his razor-sharp instrumental skills, expressive tenor voice, richly varied songwriting, and superb choice of backup musicians, performs honky tonk ballads, bluegrass, and country rock.

Air date: 2012-11-21

Runtime: 30 min

The Black Lillies perform in the Sesaon 2 finale.