When Kendall Beard released her debut album "All Around Girl" in 2013, she says she was just that, a girl. When the American Idol alum released her sophomore album, "Here Comes Trouble," Beard says she is a woman. She has become a better writer, better guitar player, and feels a new level of confidence in... Continue Reading →
No Matter Who You Are, Kimra Has a “Song for You”
In music, reliability with an artist is key. If listeners feel like the artist is singing directly to them, it creates a level of familiarity with them, thus creating fans, and most importantly, friends. Joplin, Missouri native Kimra has done just that; focusing her songwriting on what her fans want to hear, and it is... Continue Reading →
Single Review: Cody Forrest- The Way She Loves Me
The wait is over for Cody Forrest fans, as the Louisiana native is back with a brand new single, "The Way She Loves Me." More than a year and a half after releasing his debut single "Tennessee," Forrest proves that not only did he not miss a step in that year and a half, he... Continue Reading →
Album Review: Addison Johnson- Cherokee Blues
In an era of country music where the sound is diluted so much that it may seem impossible to find sounds reminiscent of a more traditional time, every once in a while, and artist will come along and feel like a breath of fresh, yet familiar air. After one listen through Addison Johnson's upcoming album... Continue Reading →
Single Review: Casey Peveto Band- Broken Heart’s Advice
When executed properly, there is nothing better than a good country heartbreak song, and the Casey Peveto Band knocked one out of the park with their newest single, "Broken Heart's Advice." Seven months after setting the bar with their excellent debut single, "Maybe," Casey and company raised the bar with "Broken Heart's Advice." Full of... Continue Reading →
The Trent Cowie Band Looks to Make 2019 Their Break Out Year
After the success of their debut single, "She Don't Like Roses," the Trent Cowie Band, the newest signees of Red Barn Music, are looking to take their next step forward in 2019. With a new single to be released at the end of the month and a full-legnth album later in the year, the band... Continue Reading →
Single Review: Ashton Dupré- Alone in a Bar
There's just something about Ashton Dupré and drinking songs that go together so well. Dupré made his introduction into country music in 2016 with his stellar single "When She Drinks My Whiskey," which went on to earn nearly 20,000 Spotify streams and 25,000 view on YouTube. Now, almost a full year since the release of... Continue Reading →
Kristen Foreman Releases Powerful, Stripped Down New Single + Video, “Falcon 63”
Just over two months after the release and success of her single “Blackout,” Kristen Foreman is back with a brand new acoustic single, “Falcon 63.” “Falcon 63,” released on January 25, is a change-up for Foreman, as it is her first acoustic song she has released in her career. “I wanted to change it up... Continue Reading →
Joanna Young’s Passion for Traditional Country Music Shines Through on Debut EP
A bright young career took a major step into the limelight on January 10. With the release of her debut self-titled EP, West Virginia native Joanna Young made quite the first impression to the traditional country music community. The five song EP, filled with stories of love and honkytonking and dripping with steel guitar and... Continue Reading →
Joshua Allen and the Show Me Saints Debut New Album “A Night at Gaslight” [Review + Interview]
Joshua Allen and the Show Me Saints have taken things back to the basics with their brand-new live album, "A Night at Gaslight." Released on January 13, "A Night at Gaslight" showcases the band in their element, honoring their heroes by capturing a classic recording style, but also manages to sound relevant in 2019. "A... Continue Reading →