If you're not on the Trace Johnson bandwagon yet, now is a perfect time to hop on. Johnson, one of the newest signees to Red Barn Music, has worked to create a loyal following, and will soon take the next steps when he releases music for the first time and forms a band. But before... Continue Reading →

If first introductions are everything, Brandi Behlen made sure hers was a powerful one. With the release of her debut single, the Cost, Texas native proves she has something to say, prioritizing the work it takes to get what you want, and she says it while accompanies by fiddles and pianos behind a smooth vocal.... Continue Reading →

Honky tonk music is alive and well, and Honkytonk Special is proving that an act can still have great success by making that sound their specialty. The five-man band hailing from Southeast Texas saw their debut single chart at number 61 on the Texas charts, and are hoping to continue their momentum with their second... Continue Reading →

In the digital era, it is easier than ever to cover up actual feelings with a smile on social media. Voicing those feelings can be intimidating, and at times, even scary. Cassie Boettcher has been there herself. However, with her new EP More Than That, she delves into deeply personal stories of heartbreak and love lost,... Continue Reading →

What a year it has been for Louisiana native Dani LaCour. Over the course of the last 12 months, LaCour signed with Red Barn Music, auditioned for and made it into the top 70 of American Idol (while six months pregnant), and more recently, released her debut single, "Keep Your Aim" on June 13. Read... Continue Reading →

Landon Bullard & The Mostly Sober debuted themselves to listeners by offering them a "Patròn & Lime" in 2017, which served as quite the introduction. That single, which has amassed more than 14,000 streams on Spotify, served as a holdover for the band's debut, self-titled EP, released a year and a half after their debut... Continue Reading →

Ashton Shepherd has had quite the ride through in the music industry over the first several chapters of her career, all the while proving one thing, “This Heart Won’t Break.” Between 2007 and 2011, the Coffeeville, Alabama native earned three top 25 hits from two top 20 albums released on MCA Records. Soon after, Shepherd... Continue Reading →

After more than twenty years as a guitarist for several bands, Jeff Grossman took a leap of faith, yearning to play the music that he was feeling in his heart. The opportunity was taken as his band, Saints Eleven, released their debut album I'll Be Fine in 2013. The band doubled down with their sophomore effort... Continue Reading →

In 2009, Matt Dylan burst on to a lot of people's radar with his debut single, "Carolina Moonshine." The song features NASCAR Hall of Fame Legend Junior Johnson in the music video, and has been showcased on the Travel Channel. Save for one three song EP in 2012, Dylan has been silent for most of... Continue Reading →

One thing that's great about The Reeves Brothers is that they are throwback, and aren't afraid to showcase it. Brothers Matt and Cole pay their respects to their "Honky Tonk Teachers" with a sound steeped in the 70s and straight out of a smoke-filled bar. After releasing two successful albums, the Brothers are hoping to... Continue Reading →