Over the last handful of years, Ryan Nelson has cemented himself as one of the premiere singer/songwriters in Nashville. Recently celebrating a gold record with Riley Green's "When She Comes Home Tonight," Nelson has also landed cuts on releases by Jelly Roll and Meghan Patrick, as well as sharing stages with Green, Jelly Roll and... Continue Reading →
Six Great Country Songs You Might Have Missed
So often, some of the best songs go under-appreciated, so we're here to spread the love and shine an extra light on some of our favorites that you may have missed when they were initially released! Scarlett Egan- The Next Man Who Loves Me Allow me to set a scene: I walked into an afternoon... Continue Reading →
Ryan Larkins Offers a Refreshingly Classic Sound on Debut EP
As soon as Nashville native Ryan Larkins discovered the songwriting scene in Music City, he began taking himself to school on what made a song great. While doing so, he began to fall in love with the artists that made country music great as well; artists we know by a single name: Merle, Willie, Dolly... Continue Reading →
Zach Top is Bringing Ol’ Country Back to Town (and the Airwaves) with Forthcoming Album, ‘Cold Beer & Country Music’
If you didn't know any better, one run through any song Zach Top has released will have you thinking you're listening to a long-lost country gem from the early 1990s. Instead, the Sunnyside, Washington native is creating brand new original country tunes that are bound to be staples of this era of country music, and... Continue Reading →
Songs I Wish I Wrote: Jim Collins
Texas-born songwriter Jim Collins has had his name all over the country music charts since the mid-1980s. First, as an artist with seven single releases to his credit, as well as a pair of albums, the latter of which was released via Arista Records in 1997 and charted two songs on the Billboard charts. Soon... Continue Reading →
Pro Country’s Favorite Songs of 2023
2023 was chock-full of excellent country music! We narrowed things down to our 15 favorite songs released this year (in no particular order) and what we loved about each! Out of Sight- Emily Ann Roberts We legitimately had a hard time picking just one song from Robertsโย Canโt Hide Country. When in doubt, we always resort... Continue Reading →
Songs That Shaped Me: Addison Johnson
Ever since we received an email with Addison Johnson's album, Cherokee Blues, attached back in January of 2019, the North Carolina native has consistently churned out some of our favorite country story songs in recent memory. The detail Johnson weaves into his writing puts you smack in the middle of each of his tales, and... Continue Reading →
90s Country Legend Doug Stone Announces Farewell Tour [Exclusive]
After more than three decades of bringing his signature brand of country music to fans around the world, 90s country hitmaker Doug Stone has decided itโs time to hang up his cowboy hat, but not before giving his fans one last opportunity to catch a show and sing along to songs that shaped the 90s... Continue Reading →
Songs I Wish I Wrote: Mark Narmore
For more than three decades, country music fans have been listening to (and loving) songs written by Mark Narmore. His first cut, 90s country staple "The Moon Over Georgia" for Shenandoah, kicked in motion a songwriting career chock full of hits and favorites for the likes of BlackHawk, Ty England, Reba McEntire and countless others.... Continue Reading →
Artist Picks: Hayden Bakerโs Favorite Sad Songs
As Hank Jr. and Alan Jackson have sang, we're clingers to sad ol' songs. And luckily, we have some friends who are too. Hayden Baker isn't just a sad song lover, he's a sad song maker as well. "Is It Cold In Oklahoma," the second single from his forthcoming album, Barely Gettin' By, is a... Continue Reading →