He co-wrote what may be the most iconic father-daughter wedding dance song of all time. A number 1 song that took an unknown sextet called Heartland to a level they had only dreamed of. A song that re-entered the country music charts in 2015, climbing all the way to number 7. Elliott Park's words have... Continue Reading →

Curtis Grimes' stock has been rising on the Texas country scene for many years. However, you may not know that Grimes was a contestant on the first season NBC's hit show, The Voice, and how long Curtis has been working to make his music dreams a reality. In an era of country music where the... Continue Reading →

David Kersh seemed destined for country music stardom. Between 1996 and 1998, Kersh released two albums, which featured four Billboard Top 15 hits, including two top three hits. Just as quickly as he came, however, he was gone. He wouldn’t resurface until 2005, with an announcement that he was leaving the music business. What could... Continue Reading →

Heartland may have “Loved Her First,” but with their debut single of the same name, country music would love them forever. On June 6th, 2006, country music sextet Heartland released their debut single, “I Loved Her First.” On October 28th, 2006, the song was certified number one on the Billboard country music charts. By the... Continue Reading →

Craig Campbell has lived on both the "Outskirts of Heaven" and the outskirts of big radio success during his career, but that may be where he fits best. The Lyons, Georgia Native has produced his fair share of fan favorite hits since his debut album was released in 2011, but it has been five years... Continue Reading →

As part of my last post, I had a chance to interview Wynn Williams, a 23 year old up-and-coming country artist from Texas. I also had a chance to write a short review of his debut EP, "Words Fly." Because of time constraints, what was once an eight minute audio interview had to be trimmed down to... Continue Reading →

Wynn Williams is a newcomer to the country music scene who released his debut EP, "Words Fly" on April 21, 2017. The EP features an excellent mix of heartbreaking ballads (The Letter, Without You and Me) and fun, up-tempo songs (You'll Write Mine, Taste For Texas) that are sure to please any traditional country music... Continue Reading →

Easton Corbin proved he’s “A Little More Country Than That” at his performance at the Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, New Jersey on October 5. Originally scheduled for March 17 but postponed due to inclement weather, Corbin brought his brand of country music to Montclair and left the crowd more than satisfied. First up on the... Continue Reading →

There is a new "Murder on Music Row" roaming around Nashville. However, this isn't a simple copycat killer, it is a whole new beast in the world of country music. When the aforementioned George Strait and Alan Jackson hit was released in 2000, the country music landscape was changing. The days of tradition were quickly fading into a more pop oriented sound, while still incorporating "country" elements.