Real Country Music Lives Here
The release of Honky Tonkin is nearly a lifetime dream come true for Justin Bizzle. The Missouri native not only grew up around music, he immersed himself in it as soon as he could. And after years of holding down the backbeat on the drums, he stepped forward, centerstage, with guitar in hand, ready to... Continue Reading →
From the moment he arrived in Nashville to pursue his musical dreams, Phil Vassar had the odds stacked against him. Before he could even get comfortable in Music City, he was told to pack his bags and head to Los Angeles or New York. Essentially, anywhere other than Nashville. Even when he turned in several... Continue Reading →
Drinking alone is no fun. Whether it’s misery needing company or a partner needed for a good-timing night, it’s best to have someone by your side. With his new single, “Drinkin’ Buddy,” Hayden Baker is taking applications for a pal to tip one (and possibly, many more) back with. Though it was recorded three years... Continue Reading →
It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly a dozen years since Jon Pardi introduced himself with Write You a Song. In the years that have followed, the Golden State cowboy has cemented himself as one of the leading flag flyers of the neo-traditional country movement. Spread across four studio albums, Pardi has scored six number... Continue Reading →
If Dusty Leigh Huston had it her way, she wouldn't currently be celebrating the release of her debut album. If the Idaho native had a say, it would've long since been released. But a global pandemic and uprooting her life to move from The Gem State to Music City had other plans, so Huston shifted... Continue Reading →
After the release of his debut, full-length album Between the Stones and Jones in 2019, Dustin Sonnier was on quite the hot streak. He was a few years removed from “Whiskey Makes Her Miss Me,” his breakout song that has caught millions of ears since its release. And with Between the Stones and Jones, he added several more... Continue Reading →
Since she was a young girl, April N. Smith has known that she wanted to pursue a career in music. But as the years passed and life happened, her priorities shifted. Instead of chasing her musical dreams full-time, she instead focused on being a great mom to her daughters, knowing that when the time was... Continue Reading →
Jenna LaMaster, as both she and Hank Jr. put it, is unashamedly a clinger to sad ol' songs. When given the chance, she's sure to dial up (or write) a heartbreaker that's sure to put a tear in your beer. And with her new single, "Holy Smokes," she's done just that. Finally unearthing a song... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, the best companion for a heartache is a jukebox chock-full of sad country tunes; songs where the steel guitar may not be the only thing crying. As soon as the infectious opening steel lick on Dan Lepien's newest single, "Jukebox My Troubles Away" strikes, it's clear that the Wisconsin native has delivered a song... Continue Reading →
The journey of a song can sometimes be an interesting one. In the case of Maddie Lenhart's new single, "For Cryin' Out Loud," it made pit stops on two separate floors before being released into the world last week. What started as a deeply personal concept on a friend and co-writer's living room floor transitioned... Continue Reading →
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