As a music fan and journalist, it's important to keep your eyes and ears open; to be receptive of new artists and willing to give their material a chance. So when an artist I had never heard of, "kristenforemanmusic" followed me on Instagram, I quickly took to iTunes. After previewing all of the songs on... Continue Reading →

By far, the most successful story on this blog to date was my profile on the career of David Kersh. What many of you may not know is that the story was originally written for a class during my senior year at Rowan University. This blog was created the next semester for another class, and... Continue Reading →

George Ducas checked a lot of the boxes an industry insider would look for when he arrived on the country music scene in the 1990s. He was a great songwriter, a great vocalist, brought “it” on stage, and had an undeniable passion for music. He released two albums and six singles to country radio in... Continue Reading →

Aaron McDonnell is a breath of fresh air for country music. The George Jones influence is easy to hear, but McDonnell brings his own unique sound to Jones' classic style. McDonnell, who released his first material in 2009 with his band "Gin Betty!" stepped to the forefront in 2014 with his debut EP "Follow." With... Continue Reading →

You may not know his name, but if you’re a fan of 90s country music, you’ve definitely heard his songs. Roger Springer is the writer behind “It’s A Little Too Late,” “Let It Rain,” and “Thank God for Believers,” all of which were top 10 hits for Mark Chesnutt, as well as “Matches,” which was... Continue Reading →

David Adam Byrnes is no rookie to the country music business. Having released his first album, "Premium Country" in 2011, Byrnes has found himself a solid fanbase that has been chomping at the bit for new music. They will get their wish with a new single to be released next month. However, Byrnes says he... Continue Reading →

Rodney Clawson has had a hand in writing an astonishing 24 number one songs. The Texas farmer-turned songwriter does not take for granted any of the great success he has had as a songwriter. Whether it has been an artists' first hit, or adding George Strait's highest charting debut single in his career to his... Continue Reading →

Shelby Lee Lowe is beginning to gain some real traction in the traditional country music community. His self-titled debut album, released in 2016, feels like a throwback to 90s era country. Now, in 2018, he is back with new music; the fan favorite "Lock It Down," and the upcoming "Love to Live By" (May 11).... Continue Reading →

Every young artist's dream is to have a hit song. A song that people will sing back to them every night, leaving a lasting legacy long after their heyday. Heartland found that success and then some. Their debut song, "I Loved Her First," skyrocketed to number one, creating a whirlwind for a band and record... Continue Reading →