As we approach the halfway point of 2023, Travis Feutz has stayed busy with new music in the ever-hungry industry. Two single releases in the first quarter of the year got him off to a strong start, and in keeping his momentum rolling, Feutz and his band, The Stardust Cowboys, are set to offer a... Continue Reading →
“Blame It On Texas:” The Mark Chesnutt Story (So Far)
Though he was already making waves in his native Texas, Beaumont native Mark Chesnutt wasn’t introduced to the masses until July 16th of 1990. That introduction came in the form of his debut single, “Too Cold at Home,” a stone-cold, tear in your beer country song that set in motion a career that has cemented... Continue Reading →
Caitlin Quisenberry Paints a Picture of Ideal Love with Upcoming Single, “Wild West With You”
2022 was a launching pad year for Caitlin Quisenberry. Eight single releases and an acoustic EP kept her name and music constantly on the eyes and in the ears over her ever-growing fanbase. To kick off her summer, Quisenberry is back with a brand new single, "Wild West With You," a song that idealizes a... Continue Reading →
The Western Express Bring Tried and True Honky Tonk Feel to Their Sound
The best way to learn something is to go ahead and do it. That said, making an album tailor made for honky tonks was an easy task for The Western Express. With the release of their debut album late last year, the duo, comprised of Stephen Castillo and Phill Brush, capture the sound and sentiments... Continue Reading →
Cody Hibbard on Injecting a Blue-Collar Work Ethic into His Music Career
Adages like “hard work pays off” are used so frequently, but when you hear a story like Cody Hibbard’s, they’re proven true. Years spent in the United States Naval Academy, and later, as a pipeliner, instilled a work ethic in Hibbard that he has brought into his music career; becoming one of the genre's brightest... Continue Reading →
Erin Viancourt Returns with Longing New Single, “Should’ve Known Better,” Ahead of Debut Album
Before May of this year, the last time we heard new music from Erin Viancourt was Valentine's Day of 2020. That single, "Cowgirl," reinforced everything we fell in love with Viancourt for on her debut single, "Playin' Old Records:" rock-solid vocals, atmospheric production and honest penmanship that solidified her as one of the top rising... Continue Reading →
Songs That Shaped Me: Amanda Fields
Country music is a genre steeped in tradition. There is a clear linear through each of its eras, both sonically and lyrically, that make fans fall in love with their favorite songs, and artists to draw influence as they hone their own craft. With her debut album, What, When and Without, Amanda Fields proved herself... Continue Reading →
Get to Know Brandon Morrell and The Backstage Pass
For four years, our friend Brandon Morrell has run his podcast The Backstage Pass, where he has conducted interviews with hundreds of artists ranging from musical legends to the brightest up-and-comers in music. We chatted with him to get the inside scoop on how he has built his brand! Morrell with Randall King Pro Country:... Continue Reading →
Hayden Baker Exudes Confidence on New EP, ‘Growing Pains’
"Growing Pains" is more than just the title of Hayden Baker's latest EP: it's the summation of years of hard work that the Texas native has put in to honing his craft since he debuted himself five years ago. And if streaming numbers are any indication, that work is paying off in spades. When Baker... Continue Reading →
Ben Kadlecek Gets Vulnerable with New Single, “Feel”
The Covid pandemic shook the music industry to its core. In what felt like the blink of an eye, artists, fans and industry folks alike had live music, and for a time, recording, taken away. When music is all you know, a sudden stop can rock artists like Ben Kadlecek. In the midst of settling... Continue Reading →