In many ways, songwriting is cathartic. Not just for the songwriter, but also for those listening to the songs. And oftentimes, songs relating to the life of the artist are the songs that connect with their fans as well. Brooke McBride has made that a focus on her upcoming EP, aptly titled "Coming Clean." She has... Continue Reading →

With artists like Cody Johnson, Aaron Watson, and Cody Jinks becoming more widely known by mainstream country fans, Texas country music has become more closely intertwined with the mainstream than ever before. Princeton, Texas native Shelby Ballenger has found the unfilled niche of true, Texas country women, and is ready to do her part to... Continue Reading →

Nearly a decade after her first album, Francelle is already bursting through doors in 2019. The Dieppe, New Brunswick native has landed an opening slot on two of Alan Jackson's 2019 tour dates, and is also looking to spread her artistic wings and evolve her sound. Get Francelle's take on when she knew she wanted... Continue Reading →

In artistry, growth is essential. Whether it be personal or professional growth, if you're not growing, your act may begin to get stale. Weldon Henson has spent more than a decade perfecting his craft, and is reaping the rewards of that work on his newest album "Texas Made Honky Tonk." Featuring a variety of different... Continue Reading →

When describing Sara Morgan, the word "average" stops at the album title. Underneath that cover lies 11 tracks describing extraordinary tales of love, love lost, and the lives of not-so-average people. "Average Jane," Sara's first full-length album, captures the attention from the opening vocal lines of "The Boots," and keeps it gripped until the ending... Continue Reading →

The much-anticipated sophomore single release from Mark Addison Chandler  was released on Feb. 22. “I Still Get Her Mail” tells the all-too-familiar story of a man who has lost a woman he loved, but occasionally must deal with her memory because — you guessed it — he still receives mail for her. Chandler has become... Continue Reading →

Dustin Olson is showing no signs of a sophomore slump with his newest single, “Memories We Didn’t Make.” After releasing his debut EP “Prayer of a Simple Man” in mid-2018, Olson delivers his first heartbreaker, and does so like a veteran. Olson says the song came to him at a difficult moment in his life.... Continue Reading →

I'm happy to announce that Pro Country and the Bayou Country Music Association have partnered up! Our first order of business with the partnership is to introduce our respective outlets; the inspiration behind them, where we hope to take them, and more! First up, hear from BCMA founder Jacob Soileau about creating the BCMA, his... Continue Reading →

In an era of country music where it's becoming harder and harder to find that classic country sound of yesteryears, it's easy to look at the state of country music with a glass half-empty mentality. Kentucky-born and raised singer/songwriter Korey Rose is doing his part to fill those cups, filling his to the brim with... Continue Reading →

In country music, perhaps more than any genre, authenticity is key. If an artist is conforming with certain beliefs, just for the sake of fame and fortune, the camaraderie that an artist builds with their fan base is not truly genuine. Leslie Tom is unashamed of who she is and what she represents, and it... Continue Reading →