Though Collin Nash has been making a name for himself in the country music space for a decade, 2025 will see the Salem, Missouri native give a formal introduction. Nash admits spending a decade honing in on his artistic identity that has led him to the release of his debut album, aptly titled Hello, I'm... Continue Reading →
Shelby Lee Lowe Delivers Neon-Soaked New Single, “Honky Tonkaholic”
Shelby Lee Lowe has seen plenty of honky tonks in his years. Whether a patron or performer, the Lewisburg, Tennessee native feels right at home around sawdust floors and neon lights. To kick off 2025, Lowe is offering a love letter to honky tonks with the aptly-titled “Honky Tonkaholic,” a fiddle-laden, twangy bootstomper that he... Continue Reading →
David Lewis Proudly Flies a Traditional Country Flag on New EP, ‘Honky Tonk Bound’
David Lewis doesn't just see the traditional country uprising happening, he wants to be a part of it. And after a successful 2024 that saw the release of his new EP, the staunchly traditional Honky Tonk Bound, and the success that its lead single, "Ain't Gonna Change Me," has found, he's setting up to put... Continue Reading →
Charlie McCabe Has His Sights Set on His Biggest Year Yet
If there's one thing to know about Charlie McCabe, it's that he's driven. When Covid shut the world down, McCabe picked up an off-handed guitar that had been collecting dust at home and taught himself to play. Soon after, he was writing songs, and soon after that, he and a friend taught themselves how to... Continue Reading →
Elijah Wise Hangs His Hat on Tradition on Debut EP ‘Honky Tonkin’ At Home’
Scrolling through Facebook last week, I stumbled on a video of an artist I'd never heard of before, Elijah Wise, covering Keith Whitley's iconic ballad, "I'm Over You." As soon as the Tennessee native started singing, I was in. I immediately took to my streaming service of choice to see if he had any originals... Continue Reading →
A Life of Music: The Hutchens’ Story
In the midst of country music’s golden era, fans may remember a trio of brothers known at The Hutchens. They may remember hearing their debut single, the infectiously catchy “Knock, Knock,” on the radio in the mid-90s. They may also remember, however, not hearing anything about the brothers again, and falsely assume that their music... Continue Reading →
Donice Morace Surprises Listeners with Poignant New Single, “Gathering Memories”
As his fans were still enjoying his newly-minted top 40 single, "Working On Me," Donice Morace had a surprise up his sleeve to close the year. In the spirit of giving, Morace surprised his listeners with "Gathering Memories," perhaps his most poignant release to date, sure to tug at the heartstrings and hit home for... Continue Reading →
Spencer Hatcher Hangs His Hat on Traditional Country on Debut Release, “Cold Beer and Common Sense”
2024 has been a year full of blessings for Spencer Hatcher. In the last few months alone, he's signed a record deal, released four straightforward traditional country songs, and he's been breaking several venue attendance records along his busy touring schedule. All of that almost didn't happen, though. Before his label deal was announced, Hatcher... Continue Reading →
Dan Lepien Delivers a Honky Tonkin’ Love Letter to Traditional Country Music with New Single, “Country Proud”
Dan Lepien is proud to be country. He's proud of where the genre has been, and he's proud to be making music that pays homage to country music's greats. Ahead of the release of his debut album in May, Lepien is proclaiming his love for traditional country sounds with the album's lead single, "Country Proud."... Continue Reading →
Mary Sarah Offers a Love Letter to Motherhood with New Single, “Baby Mama”
When Mary Sarah became pregnant in the midst of her budding music career, admittedly, it was shocking. The three-plus years that have followed since her daughter, Avalyn, was born have not only calmed any fears she had at the outset, they've proven to be a blessing, one she has chronicled in the music video for... Continue Reading →