When writing the story of country music in the late 90s and early 2000s, and largely, music in general, it’d be impossible to properly tell it without including a chapter about Lonestar. After building a foundation with two successful albums in the mid-90s, the band broke down the walls on March 22nd, 1999 with the... Continue Reading →

Because she is approaching about a year and a half since her last single release, Taylor Hughes knew when she made her return, she needed to firmly kick the door back open, and with her new single release, "Jesus and Jail," the Kentucky native did exactly that. After noticing a void in outlaw-style tunes by... Continue Reading →

Though she’s been on a rapid ascent with her last several single releases, it felt like February 24th was the day Taylor Austin Dye arrived. Just ten days after Valentine’s Day, the Kentucky native released her ninth single, “Rest in Peace,” which skyrocketed to number three on the iTunes country singles chart and landed her a placement... Continue Reading →

When releasing a project, it may seem easy, and even tempting, for an artist to release music as it is recorded; keeping the songs fresh for both the artist and listener alike, as a steady stream of releases flows. And while the urge to offer music so quickly and consistently may often persist, many artists... Continue Reading →

Allow us to set a scene: cheap, smoke-filled motel rooms with hookers, pistols, domestic abuse and murder. No, that’s not the setting of the latest true-crime documentary on Netflix, it’s the setting that Addison Johnson chose for his new single, “Country Inn.” Johnson has proven to be no stranger to crime tales, as previous fan-favorite... Continue Reading →

Some things in music, and in life, just feel right. Melonie Cannon was quite literally born into music. The daughter of a massively successful producer and songwriter, it wasn't uncommon for Cannon to be surrounded by many of the best artists in the world on any given day. One of those artists was Vern Gosdin,... Continue Reading →

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 →

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 →

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 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 →