If we’ve learned anything about Travis Feutz since he released his debut EP, Country Music Forever, in late 2021, it’s that he’s proud of his traditional country influences and isn’t afraid to inject them into his music. From the title track of that EP, to the final song, a cover of George Jones’ “Choices,” to his... Continue Reading →
Ashley Ryan Releases Viral New Single, “Hush Little Baby”
Old chichés like "good things are worth the wait" are just that: clichés; that is, until they're proven to be true. Nearly a decade passed between Ashley Ryan writing "Hush Little Baby" before it was released into the world. On release day, only a few hours passed before the song found itself in the top... Continue Reading →
Toast & Jam Have Their Sights Set on Continuing Momentum in 2023
They may not be related by blood, but Toast & Jam sure do sound like it. Though the four-piece band have only been playing together as such for less than two years, they've crafted a sound that paints them as having played together their whole lives, and folks are taking notice. Both of their first... Continue Reading →
Hillary Reese Returns with Heartbreaking New Single, “Beautiful Mistake” [Premiere]
Some songs are just made for certain artists. When Hillary Reese's producer pitched her what has become her newest single, "Beautiful Mistake," she knew she had to snatch it up and record it before anyone else had the chance. A sonic 180 from her last single, "All the Good Ones Are Crazy," Reese's newest effort... Continue Reading →
Cameron James Smith Looks to Keep Momentum Rolling in 2023
A year ago this month, Cameron James Smith first popped onto the radar of country music fans with the release of his debut single, "This Heart Belongs in Texas." Fast forward 365 days and the Lone Star State native has earned hundreds of thousands of streams across four singles, played countless stages and continued to... Continue Reading →
Brit Taylor Delivers Down Home Authenticity on New Album, ‘Kentucky Blue’
Authenticity is a big thing for Brit Taylor. So big, in fact, that she was willing to step outside of the Nashville system, take her music career in her own hands and blaze her trail the way she wants to blaze it. And so far, that path is proving fruitful. After earning millions of streams... Continue Reading →
Ashley Anne Confides in Dolly Parton with New Single, “Dear Dolly”
As much as we'd like life to be one joyful moment after another, there's sure to be a handful of trying times that test us. It's those trying times that make us unique; make us human. When coping and trying to find a way through those difficult stretches, songwriters are going to do what they... Continue Reading →
‘Let’s Do Country Right:’ The Easton Corbin Story (So Far)
It can sometimes feel cliché when a person says they were born to do something. You hear that phrase so much from those in pursuit of a dream that sometimes, it can feel hard to believe. But when you’re blessed with natural twang and an unforgettable voice that expertly conveys stories the way Easton Corbin’s... Continue Reading →
Dan Lepien Looks to Keep Momentum Rolling in 2023
2022 was a big year for Dan Lepien. With two single releases that may be his best releases to date, the Wisconsin native also earned award nominations and recorded with legendary Nashville musicians, all the while, staying incredibly active on the stage and bringing what has become a much-discussed live show to plenty of fans... Continue Reading →
Stefanie Joyce Offers Comfort in Taboo Lifestyles on Debut EP, ‘Marlboro Reds & Motel Rooms’
As much as we'd like it to be (and Hollywood often portrays), life isn't chock-full of one happy moment after another. It's the highs, lows and in-betweens that make life unique and often allow us to have shared experiences with those going through a similar time. It's that not-so-alone feeling that brings comfort. Whether she's... Continue Reading →