In the mid-2000s, it would be nearly impossible to turn on the radio and not hear a song written by Sam Tate. Between 2004 and 2006, the New Mexico native had a hand in writing three number one songs: "Somebody" by Reba McEntire, "If You're Going Through Hell" by Rodney Atkins and "Moments" by Emerson Drive. Tate has... Continue Reading →
Maddy McKenzie Prides Herself on Telling Personal Stories with Her Music
When a song is real, you just know, and it hits home a little differently. Maddy McKenzie didn't just do that on her debut single "Dreamer," she plans to make it a calling card for the music she will be releasing in the future. "Dreamer" tells the story of Maddy pursuing music head on and... Continue Reading →
Deidre Thornell Returns with Soaring New Single “Keep On Loving Me”
After nearly three years, Deidre Thornell is back, and she’s back in a big way with her new single “Keep On Loving Me;” her first acoustic release that features huge vocal deliveries throughout. Last time we heard from Deidre, she was riding the success of Dallas, her second EP and its two singles, “Somewhere Wild... Continue Reading →
Ella Langley Releases Badass, Girl-Power Anthem “One of the Guys”
Because you only get one chance to make a first impression, for an artist, a debut release has the potential to kickstart a career, just as it can set you behind the 8-ball. So Ella Langley did what may seem impossible to do; she waited. The Alabama native did some soul searching, found out who... Continue Reading →
“Songs I Wish I Wrote:” Roger Springer
If you're a fan of 90s country, you're a fan of Roger Springer, you just might not know it yet. Roger has written more than 30 songs that have been recorded by Mark Chesnutt, including "Thank God For Believers, "It's a Little Too Late," and "Let It Rain," as well as singles for Sammy Kershaw,... Continue Reading →
Amanda Kate Finds Her Success in Storytelling and Connecting with One Listener at a Time
If you listen to country radio nowadays, storytelling isn't nearly as prominent as it once was, which makes discovering an artist like California's Amanda Kate so exciting. With her debut album Time, released in November of last year, Kate gave us a breath of fresh, yet familiar air with the stories her and her mother, who... Continue Reading →
Taylor Hughes Prepares to Introduce Herself with Rowdy Single “Good Taste”
Though she may be releasing her debut single in a few days, Lexington, Kentucky native Taylor Hughes has already established herself as an award winning force to be reckoned with in the country music industry. With the release of "Good Taste," Hughes is doubling down on the groundwork she has laid and is taking it... Continue Reading →
Hershell Golden Flexes His Traditional Country Roots on First Three Singles
Herhsell Golden has been in or around music for most of his life. He's been a drummer and he's fronted bands, but now, he's stepping into the forefront after releasing three singles in the past year. Each of those three singles puts Golden's love for traditional country music on full display, each layered in steel... Continue Reading →
Lauren Jaimes Introduces A New Upbeat and Fun Musical Chapter with “Home Is Where You Are”
In 2018, singer/songwriter Lauren Jaimes introduced herself with Here to Stay, a six-song EP comprised of "sad, sentimental and introspective" songs. With today's release of her new single "Home Is Where You Are," Jaimes is turning the page to a more fun and upbeat theme in her music. "Home Is Where You Are" is infectious on... Continue Reading →
Sam Bowlds Introduces Herself with Personal, Relatable EP “My Own”
At its core, country music is three chords and the truth; telling stories that listeners can "feel" and insert themselves into. Southern California native Sam Bowlds fits that description to a "t" with her debut EP My Own. The Nashville based singer/songwriter doesn't just tell her own stories, she hopes that those stories having a healing... Continue Reading →