It’s almost like clockwork; if you ask an up-an-coming female artist about their musical and artistic heroes, with good reason, Dolly Parton’s name will be on their list. Since releasing her debut album in 1967, Parton has been a staple in country music and pop culture alike, and has paved the way for many of... Continue Reading →
“Songs I Wish I Wrote:” Jim McBride
Fans of Alan Jackson are fans of Jim McBride, even if they haven't realized it yet. McBride and Jackson co-wrote Jackson's hit singles "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow," "Chattahoochee," "Someday," "(Who Says) You Can't Have it All" and "A House With No Curtains" together. McBride is also one of the men behind "Rose in Paradise" by... Continue Reading →
Krystal King Releases New Single “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” to Ease Coronavirus Tension
The past five months have been very good to Krystal King. In November, the Hickory, North Carolina native released her debut single “(You Had Me At) Double Wide,” which was followed by her rocking sophomore single “90 Proof.” In those five months, her first two singles have earned nearly 4,000 streams as she continues to... Continue Reading →
Ashton Dupré Pays Homage to a “Sad Ol’ Song” with New Single
With the release of his last three singles, Louisiana native Ashton Dupré has continued to raise the bar with his music. After making the big splash of landing his debut EP at number 16 on the iTunes country albums chart, Dupré is looking to keep momentum rolling with his new single, “Sad Ol’ Song.” Dupré... Continue Reading →
Madison Paige Opens Up About Her American Idol Journey
For the better part of two decades, singing competitions have garnered worldwide attention, and are seen as an outlet for artists in search of their “big break.” In the country world alone, these competitions have skyrocketed artists like Carrie Underwood and Chris Young into superstardom, and have given artists like Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina and... Continue Reading →
Anderson Elswick Tips His Cap to Chris Knight on “Quarantine Knights”
In just under one month, Anderson Elswick has gotten himself on quite a roll. His sophomore EP, Relic charted in the top 75 on iTunes, and has played a big part in earning him well over 5,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Looking to keep his momentum going, Elswick is back with the release of Quarantine Knights; a... Continue Reading →
Ashley LeBlanc Hopes Listeners Feel Connected After Listening to Her Autobiographical album “The Luckiest Girl in the World”
One the the main goals of music is to connect; bringing listeners together by the themes and feelings injected into the lyrics and melodies, letting them know that someone else has been there too. That feeling is exactly what Ashley LeBlanc is hoping to do with her sophomore release The Luckiest Girl in the World. The... Continue Reading →
Kyle Daigle Continues to Raise the Bar with New Single “I’ve Got Everything”
2019 ended on quite a high note for Kyle Daigle. The Louisiana native released the emotional single “Cold Beer in Heaven” in December, which has since amassed over 200,000 views on Facebook and nearly 100,000 more streams on Spotify. Looking to keep his momentum rolling, Daigle is following “Cold Beer in Heaven” with an equally... Continue Reading →
Zach Neil is Finding Success in Making Music He Believes in and Connecting with Listeners
2019 was quite a year for Zach Neil. The fourth single of his career, "When She Drinks Whiskey," stormed out of the gate, and has continued to perform to the tune of nearly 200,000 streams on Spotify and several messages from fans about how relatable the song is for them. Neil's stock has been on... Continue Reading →
Kendall Shaffer is Leading “The Traditional Revival” Ahead of Next Album
There's nothing fake about Kendall Shaffer's honky tonk sound. For the first 10 years of his music career, he cut his teeth in bars and honky tonks as he honed his sound and learned the ins and outs of the business. With that knowledge under his belt, Shaffer delivered his debut EP The Traditional Revival, five... Continue Reading →