And today, we're bringing you the story of a first-time nominee ... Yeah, good. CHANG: ...Where we caught up with country music... CROCKETT: All right. CHANG: ...Singer Charley Crockett in ...

Charley Crockett has come a long way from his days busking on the streets of New Orleans. Now, he performs at theaters in ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with country artist Charley Crockett about his first ever Grammy nomination, for Best Americana Album, for his record $10 Cowboy.

CHARLEY CROCKETT: You just got it on the one (ph)? UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: No, we're good. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON ... they hearken back to this older time in country. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "HARD ...

Charley Crockett spends so much time on the road ... When asked if the mezcal is good for his singing voice, he replies: "Yeah, let's go with that." Outside the dressing room, in a hallway ...