It almost seemed like the universe was trying to prevent Christopher J. Essex from getting to this point. He left a successful stint on Broadway behind to pursue his dream of a country music career, and in doing so, made his move to Nashville at the end of 2019. Three months to the day after... Continue Reading →
RJ Moody Introduces Himself with Single “70 in November” [Premiere]
There's just something about a "first" that brings out different kinds of emotions for us. For RJ Moody, the newest "first" is the release of his debut single, "70 in November," and we're honored to bring it to you a day early! We also had the chance to chat with RJ all about the song,... Continue Reading →
Amelia Presley Taps Into Vulnerable Side on Personal New Single โHarm Nobody Elseโ
Thereโs just something about songs that bring out things in us that nothing else can. Sometimes itโs just easier to say things in verse and rhyme than any other scenario; such was the case for Amelia Presley with her new single, โHarm Nobody Else.โ With her new single, released at the end of July, Presley... Continue Reading →
Graycie York Has ‘Words to Say,โ and Everybody Should Be Listening and Taking Notice
Since introducing herself in March with a song of the year candidate in "Patsy Kind of Night," Graycie York had been steadily increasing anticipation for her forthcoming EP. After releasing her sophomore single, "Forever," in June, our attention was fully peaked for the EP. As October comes to a close, York has unveiled the EP... Continue Reading →
Amy Jack Introduces Herself with Merle Haggard Produced Album
It's often said you don't want to meet your heroes, but what happens when one of your heroes calls you and wants to work together? For Amy Jack, the answer was simple: you jump at the opportunity, which is exactly what she did when approached by Merle Haggard many years ago. The result of the... Continue Reading →
Drew Haley Encourages Feeling on New EP ‘Wildflower’
Some of the best collections of music are tough to pigeonhole emotionally. The roller coaster ride of emotions that those collection evoke is a big part about what makes them so special. To that point, Drew Haley injects several into her new EP Wildflower. Released in early October, Haley runs the gamut of emotions on... Continue Reading →
Hannah Hokit Used Down Time During Quarantine to Hone In on Her Sound
Regardless of the hand you're dealt, having a positive mindset can be, at the very least, therapeutic while navigating through tough times. And though 2020 has dealt an unprecedented hand, Hannah Hokit isn't sitting back idly, waiting for a potential refresh in 2021; instead, she's used her down time to take an introspective look at... Continue Reading →
Hershell Golden Tips His Hat to 90s Country with New Single โHello Honky Tonkโ
The re-emergence of the 90s country in country music these days has been more than welcome. Fiddle and steel are coming back in a big way, and artists have been more than happy to tip their caps to the influences that shaped their sound. Hershell Golden is no different. With three successful single releases under... Continue Reading →
Parker McCollumโs Honesty Bleeds Through New EP โHollywood Goldโ
While there were rumblings that McCollum signing with MCA Nashville would change the trajectory of his career into the watered down world of Nashvilleโs country-pop scene, McCollum squashed all doubts with his first major label EP, Hollywood Gold. Released in mid-October, Hollywood Gold doubles down on everything listeners have come to love about McCollumโs music after two successful... Continue Reading →
Brenda Cay Copes with Personal Loss on New Single โI Fishโ
Music is a powerful thing, just ask Brenda Cay. Just as it has the power to break our hearts, music has the ability to help us heal. Sometimes we just need to know someone else has gone through the same hard times for us to feel some semblance of comfort. Cay recognizes the power that... Continue Reading →