Patty Loveless and Alan Jackson Changed My Life
There's a heartbreak hotel on Music Row. I know it well. I've been living on the blue-side of town, splashed with corporate propaganda and radio conglomerates all vying for the…
Dexter Roberts, ‘Dream About Me’—EP Review
Dexter Roberts takes a spin of the bottle at bro-country on his debut Dream About Me EP. There's certainly plenty of pressure for the newcomer, who dazzled audiences on American…
Emily West, Cassadee Pope, Caitlyn Smith & More Are The Inspiring ‘Girls Of Winter’
It's quite easy to forget the raw, unfettered female talent in Nashville. Radio is deceiving that way. But snatch up a dozen or so of the brightest, most promising singer-songwriters and plop them down in an intimate setting, and they'll recharge your optimism for the future of country music.
The Bros. Landreth drop their rock-roots anchor at Mercy Lounge
The Bros. Landreth blasted through their concert at Mercy Lounge on Thurs. (Feb. 5) with a stormy (but collected) calm. Swelling each and every lyric with a gritty, passionate…
‘Nashville on the Record 2’ films at the Opry, zooms lens on songwriters
When ABC greenlit their now-wildly success drama Nashville a few years ago, there was cause for concern that such a high-glam spotlight would only be another avenue for the pop-country mainstream. But what the Nashville on the Record franchise has done, elevating what the show has already mastered, is refocus the attention on traditional country music and the format's talented and severely undervalued songwriters.
RaeLynn attempts to fill the Taylor Swift void with debut EP [Review]
It's a shame when such a distinctive vocalist as RaeLynn dismisses thoughtful storytelling for merely surface-level, artistically-ineffective tropes.
Discovering Lucy Angel: Docu-Series Preview
Lucy Angel have spent the past 12 years developing their smooth muscianship and slick-backed pop-country blend. Their harmonies aren't the only things that keep their music laced together. As a…
Reba’s ‘Going Out Like That’ puts her back on the map! [Single Review]
There's a reason Reba has charted hits in four decades. She's not only one of the finest storytellers in country music history, but she sets trends along the way. While…
Kane Harrison on what it means to be a working musician in Nashville: Exclusive
Often referred to as an "entreprenartist," Australian-born singer-songwriter Kane Harrison is a jack-of-all-trades.
Jackie Lee readies debut LP, talks Eric Paslay cut & romance: Exclusive
Newcomer Jackie Lee witnessed his debut single "She Does" bow at No. 1 on the most-added playlist upon its release earlier this year. That already places him far ahead most aspiring country singers, and he's absolutely blown away by the success so far.
Cledus T. Judd sets sights on Blake Shelton for next parody, new album in 2015: Exclusive
Cledus T. Judd brought the comedy and a blazing shirt to the red carpet at the inaugural American Country Countdown Awards Mon. (Dec. 22). Cracking a joke every step of…
Chase Bryant on his favorite country songs ever, most-wanted Christmas present: Exclusive
Chase Bryant, who just landed his first-ever Top 10 radio hit with debut single "Take It On Back," was among the artists on the red carpet at the inaugural American…