All things considered, 2019 was a pretty great year for country music. There was so much great music released, both in the independent world and even the mainstream world. Making this list and narrowing down 10 songs was pretty difficult, but we think you'll really dig these songs, listed in no particular order below! Give... Continue Reading →
Ashley Taylor is Reaping the Rewards of Her Hard Work in 2019
2019 is finishing on a high note for Ashley Taylor. After the release of her debut EP Bakersfield in January, which charted in the top 60 on iTunes' country albums' chart, the Bakersfield native is capping off her year with "Family," a song that has quickly elevated into one of her signature songs. The thing Ashley... Continue Reading →
EmiSunshine Hopes Listeners Find Resolution in Underlying Theme of Conflict on New Album “Family Wars”
When a song is real, it connects in a way that nothing else can. EmiSunshine, at just 15 years old (you read that right) tackles real-world struggles, such as domestic violence, political corruption, and mass murder on her new album Family Wars. In just six years since her debut album, Emi has performed at the Grand... Continue Reading →
Jamie Baxter Holds True to His Traditional Country Roots on New EP “Memories Don’t Fade Here”
We'll go ahead and say it now; remember the name Jamie Baxter. If you're not on the bandwagon yet, there's no better time than now to jump on. With the release of his debut EP Memories Don't Fade Here, Baxter is making waves. The EP, which features Baxter's vocal exploding through the speakers throughout the five-song... Continue Reading →
Brock Thompson Showcases Authenticity on Sophomore EP “Sippin’ on a Memory”
When we last talked with Brock Thompson at the end of October, he had released the first two singles off of his second EP Sippin' on a Memory, with the final four songs set for release just a few weeks later. Fast forward to mid-December; the EP is out, and Thompson's plate for 2020 is quickly... Continue Reading →
Kyle Daigle Releases Powerful, Healing Single “Cold Beer in Heaven”
2019 has been a big year for Kyle Daigle. In the first half of the year, Daigle released two singles, “Out There” and “I Could Be Wrong,” both of which have continuously received acclaim critically and from his fans. “The support means the world to me. It gives me the fuel I need to continue... Continue Reading →
Sarah Martin Rings in the Holiday Season Early with “Holiday with You”
When December 1st rolls around, the sights of Christmas stretch as far and wide as the eye can see. This December 1st, Sarah Martin is making sure the sounds of Christmas are just as prominent, as she released her first Christmas album, Holiday with You, to open the month. For Martin, Holiday with You allows... Continue Reading →
“Time For Love;” The Donna Ulisse Story (So Far)
The story of former major label country artists like Donna Ulisse can sometimes feel redundant. In the span of a few short years, Ulisse moved to Nashville, found work as a demo singer, signed a major label record deal, released an album, and saw her record deal dissolve as quickly as it came. In many... Continue Reading →
Rance May & The Coyotes Prepare to Put Their Influences on Display on Upcoming Album
With the release of his third album, Rance May and his band, The Coyotes, are rounding into form. Since his debut album Wild & on the Run was released in 2013, May has been both making a name for himself and has figured out who he is as an artist and what it is that he wants... Continue Reading →
“Before It’s Too Late;” The Karen Tobin Story
There’s just something about a comeback story that plays to human emotions and makes you want to root for the main character; such is the case with Karen Tobin. Between the mid-80s and early 90s, the Pennsylvania native was signed to two major record labels. After two singles were released by the first label and... Continue Reading →