Abbey Cone Keeps it Simple on Debut Full Length “Abbey”
On her debut album, Abbey, Texas country singer-songwriter Abbey Cone takes a risk with an album full of songs that aren't loaded with production. And it's a breath of…
Hailey Whitters Embraces the “Black Sheep” Role on Her Debut
There is no holding back for Hailey Whitters on her debut, Black Sheep. She doubles down on the realness of life, and offers up perspectives country listeners may not be…
Show Review: Jo Dee Messina Is Larger Than Life in Intimate Setting
I have seen Jo Dee Messina perform in venues of all different shapes and sizes since 1996. Whether it is racetracks or casinos, large festivals or small theaters, a rowdy…
My night with an Aussie, some Brits, and Little Big Town: A review
On Friday, November 13, I was lucky enough to catch Little Big Town's Painkiller Tour when it stopped in Boise, ID. This is my rambling review
Album Review: Chris Young “I’m Comin’ Over”
Sony Music Nashville recording artist Chris Young has been experiencing success for several years, beginning with his debut, self-titled project that climbed into the Top 3 on the charts. Since…
Review: Tim McGraw Rocks New York City in Celebration of New Album
There are few concerts moments that rival Tim McGraw singing "Live Like You Were Dying" live. However, that moment escalates in its ability to induce chills when five hundred dedicated…
Carrie Underwood is Ready for Decade Number Two with “Storyteller”
Storyteller is possibly the most well rounded album Carrie Underwood has put out, and it's a great way to start her second decade in country music. The first thing noticed…
Lauren Alaina Releases History-Making Worthy EP
Lauren Alaina recently returned to the forefront of country music, releasing her first single since 2013, "Next Boyfriend". Immediately after the drop date of the catchy new tune, Lauren elated…
Kelly Clarkson’s Homecoming Celebration Was the Party of the Year!
Kelly Clarkson has been traveling the country this summer on her Piece By Piece Tour, stopping breaths and skipping hearts along the way. This weekend was no exception in Nashville,…
2 Steps Back Knew They Wanted “Boombox”
Country music has always been about the song, and Oklahoma newcomers 2 Steps Back are no strangers to that fact. So when their producer told them he wanted them to…
Just Press Play On Statesboro Revue’s “Jukebox Revival”
Statesboro Revue's Jukebox Revival brings a laid back feeling back to a genre that's been dominated in the past few years by chart-toppers like Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line who use the thumping back beat pretty liberally.
Concert Review: Tim McGraw Shotgun Rider Tour in Nashville, Tennessee
When you find out Tim McGraw is coming to a city near you, you go. Period. End of story. That has been my personal mentality since 1996 when Faith Hill…