Remember when we chatted with the Chad Cooke Band last week and we said that a good timing, honky tonkin’ single like “Bringing Country Back” was just what the doctor ordered for 2020? That holds true, but at the end of the day, we’re still clingers to sad ol’ songs, so their newest single, “Brothers”... Continue Reading →

Everyone loves a good ol’ sad song, but in a year that has been filled with more sad that normal, a good timing honky tonker is just what the doctor ordered. Luckily, the Chad Cooke Band have delivered with their single “Bringing Country Back.” In tried and true barn burning fashion, the song begins with... Continue Reading →

In a year where it has been easy to be dormant, John Baumann has been anything but. Baumann began his year by introducing The Panhandlers, a Texas country supergroup with whom he had joined and released a debut, self-titled album to critical acclaim. Just three months later, he released his newest solo album Country Shade,... Continue Reading →

When looking through a broader scope, what the world is living through right now will be in history books around the world. At the same time, the music released during these trying times will provide just as accurate of a snapshot of what navigating this year has been like, and with his final two single... Continue Reading →

Though music isn't a new love for Luke Hendrickson, pursuing a career in music still is. Three years after taking the leap, Hendrickson now has two releases under his belt. His most recent, One Night at the Crystal Lounge, released in February, serves as his first fully-produced project, and also introduces him as a reliable... Continue Reading →

In a year that's been anything but ordinary, one thing has stayed refreshingly familiar; as soon as December 1st rolls around, people begin getting in the holiday spirit. And though that spirit will be portrayed differently this year in many cases, country Christmas songs are a surefire way to get us in the spirit. With... Continue Reading →

With a classic country sound creeping its way back on to country radio and new eyes on the songs that made the genre great in the first place, cover albums can play a major role in introducing a new generation to the artists that have shaped the genre. Just look at Alan Jackson's Under the... Continue Reading →

First impressions are everything, and Kristi Hoopes has steadily been building momentum to make hers. A viral performance, a run on The Voice and the belief from a duo of heavy-hitting producers in Nashville have all culminated in Life of the Party, her debut EP that is refreshingly difficult to pigeonhole into one specific genre.... Continue Reading →

In a year where it has been easy to count negatives and let that staggering number get us down, it's messages of love and hope that keep us trekking along in hopes of brighter days on the horizon. Enter Will Carter and his three singles released in 2020. Though he admits this year has been... Continue Reading →

Christmas is a time to make and reminisce on memories with the ones we love. It's a time where good feelings fill the air for most as they get in the holiday spirit. But what about those that don't fall in that boat? What about those yearning for someone who won't be spending Christmas with... Continue Reading →