For three years in the late 1990s, Michael Peterson’s name and music were inescapable. Whether it be his first three singles reaching number one on a major chart, earning a Grammy nomination, or being Billboard’s seventh most played country artist in the first half of 1998, Peterson quickly cemented his status as a fixture in... Continue Reading →

Missouri based singer-songwriter Tim Allen released his debut EP, "Lifetime on the Road" on Friday, October 19, and what a first impression he made with the five song collection. Allen, who started work on the EP as a present for his father who had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, leaves no stone unturned, with each... Continue Reading →

Josh Card has been a true road warrior over the past few years. Playing both with his solo band in support of his upcoming album, "With a Heavy Heart," scheduled for release  on November 9th, or as a member of Whitey Morgan and the 78s, Card has been spreading music and earning his following, one... Continue Reading →

Kristen Foreman has shed some light on the black-and-white theme of her Instagram account over the past few months. The Louisiana-born traditionalist released a new single, “Blackout” on October 26. The song is available now for stream/download on iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify. Foreman says the new single, which features a haunting melody behind an... Continue Reading →

If first impressions are everything, Anna Vaus made sure hers wouldn't soon be forgotten. Vaus made her introduction into country music with her single, "Day Job," on August 24, followed by her debut EP, "The California Kid," on September 28. With strong songwriting at the forefront and an even stronger vocal deliveries, Vaus is quickly... Continue Reading →

Lyrics may be the most important part of a good country song. The words coming through an artist's song is a very big contributing factor to whether that song will catch on or not. Jamie Richards has perfected his songwriting formula, writing songs that mean something to him and delivering them with a smooth country... Continue Reading →

When you see a song title like "He's Seen Me Naked," you almost do a double-take. Then, inevitably, you have to hear it. The emotions and laid back instrumentality that come through the speakers are almost chilling, in an amazing way. But when that second chorus hits, the emotion and power that comes through with... Continue Reading →

In 2017, Wynn Williams introduced himself to the country music community with his debut EP, "Words Fly;" and what a strong introduction it was. The young Texan offered songs of love, heartbreak, and lessons learned; everything you'd expect to find on a great country release. Now, with more experience under his belt, Williams is preparing... Continue Reading →

When he released his "Simple Life" album, John Thibodeaux was charting singles in Texas and gaining a strong following in Texas and beyond. Just as he was gaining this traction, Thibodeaux was deployed to Afghanistan in 2015. Though this temporarily put his music career on hold, it allowed him the opportunity to record his debut... Continue Reading →

Sometimes when you hear an amazing voice, you need to hear more of that voice immediately. After seeing cover videos on Instagram of an artist named Hailey Verhaalen, I immediately searched for her original music. What I would discover were three excellent EPs from the exciting young artist. With a smooth voice and an even... Continue Reading →