Best CD I've heard so far 2011.........

One made in the year 2000.

The Scenic Route, by the Galen Kipar Project. It's a "small" release from mid-2010. I suppose you might call it Americana with a bit of jam-band sensibility. Musically interesting and fresh, plus memorable songs.

Jesu - Ascension

I"ll second the Warren Haynes cd. Actually have it on vinyl.

Thanks to Marco and the other folks that suggested Sarah Jarosz new release. Fine fine record. What a young talent! Watched her youtube vids of the Austin City Limits performance and just loved them. That is one heck of a band. She sounds much like the second coming of Gillian Welch. The girl can flat out play guitar + banjo.

On the twangy side.....have a listen to Zoe Muth & The Lost High Rollers "Starlight Hotel". Throwback to Dolly and the classic Nashville ladies. Sweet pedal steel playing, gets me everytime. This album makes me wanna put a gunrack and confederate flag in my pickup.