As a child, Mae Estes dreamed for a day like February 16th; a day where a lifetime of musical passion culminated in the release of something she could hold, something she could give to others. When the day rolled around, Estes was able to present an EP, Before the Record, filled with songs that paint... Continue Reading →

When looking at the career accomplishments and collaborations that Jack Schneider has achieved before turning 30, it's, as he puts it, staggering. Collaborations and performances with legends like Vince Gill, Don Schlitz and Paul Franklin, among many others, and performances at both The Bluebird Café and Grand Ole Opry have served as snapshots in a... Continue Reading →

If we’ve learned anything about Travis Feutz since he released his debut EP, Country Music Forever, in late 2021, it’s that he’s proud of his traditional country influences and isn’t afraid to inject them into his music. From the title track of that EP, to the final song, a cover of George Jones’ “Choices,” to his... Continue Reading →

Old chichés like "good things are worth the wait" are just that: clichés; that is, until they're proven to be true. Nearly a decade passed between Ashley Ryan writing "Hush Little Baby" before it was released into the world. On release day, only a few hours passed before the song found itself in the top... Continue Reading →

They may not be related by blood, but Toast & Jam sure do sound like it. Though the four-piece band have only been playing together as such for less than two years, they've crafted a sound that paints them as having played together their whole lives, and folks are taking notice. Both of their first... Continue Reading →

Some songs are just made for certain artists. When Hillary Reese's producer pitched her what has become her newest single, "Beautiful Mistake," she knew she had to snatch it up and record it before anyone else had the chance. A sonic 180 from her last single, "All the Good Ones Are Crazy," Reese's newest effort... Continue Reading →

A year ago this month, Cameron James Smith first popped onto the radar of country music fans with the release of his debut single, "This Heart Belongs in Texas." Fast forward 365 days and the Lone Star State native has earned hundreds of thousands of streams across four singles, played countless stages and continued to... Continue Reading →

Authenticity is a big thing for Brit Taylor. So big, in fact, that she was willing to step outside of the Nashville system, take her music career in her own hands and blaze her trail the way she wants to blaze it. And so far, that path is proving fruitful. After earning millions of streams... Continue Reading →

As much as we'd like life to be one joyful moment after another, there's sure to be a handful of trying times that test us. It's those trying times that make us unique; make us human. When coping and trying to find a way through those difficult stretches, songwriters are going to do what they... Continue Reading →

It can sometimes feel cliché when a person says they were born to do something. You hear that phrase so much from those in pursuit of a dream that sometimes, it can feel hard to believe. But when you’re blessed with natural twang and an unforgettable voice that expertly conveys stories the way Easton Corbin’s... Continue Reading →