Barstool Stories isn’t just the name of an album for Kevin Fowler; he’s made it the calling-card theme of his music over the last two decades. From his breakout hit “Beer, Bait & Ammo” to the rowdy “Loose, Loud & Crazy” to his newest number one single “Better With Beer,” Fowler has released countless honky... Continue Reading →

If you look back on the defining themes of country music, a prominent one would be songs that empower women. Whether it be showing pride in being a woman, changing the narrative about how women are perceived, or powering through a breakup, women empowerment anthems have proven to both have a major slot in the... Continue Reading →

Since releasing his debut EP in 2015, Donnie Lee Strickland has built a strong following and an equally strong catalog of material. However, even as his career was trending upwards, Strickland needed to step away. Doubting if "the break" was going to come, Strickland needed a breath of fresh air. Now reinvigorated, Strickland is back... Continue Reading →

There's just something about the live setting that brings out the most in any given song. Scott Walker has made that a focal point on his upcoming album The Rock House Project, set for release on October 25. The album, which Walker describes as a blend of classic country and garage band rock, has been a... Continue Reading →

Though he's fairly new to the "solo artist" side of the music industry, Kendell Marvel has been very active and successful in the industry since the early 2000s. Whether you're aware of not, you've heard his songs. Whether it be Gary Allan's top five hit "Right Where I Need to Be," Chris Stapleton's Grammy-winning "Either... Continue Reading →

In just a few short years in the mid-90s, Bryan Austin lived a lot of country music life. He experienced the highs of signing with a major label, hearing himself coming over the radio airwaves, and later, being nominated for a Grammy for his contribution on an instrumental song by one of his heroes, Steve... Continue Reading →

The "sophomore slump" is a common fear for both musicians and fans alike. So often it is said that an artist worries about "living up" to their debut release on their second one. Cody Ikerd & the Sidewinders have taken every measure to avoid that dreaded slump, and are seeing the results. Their newest single... Continue Reading →

Shelby Lee Lowe has been on a serious roll since the beginning of 2018. On the three singles under his during that time, the Lewisburg, Tennessee native has amassed nearly 220,000 streams. Lowe is looking to keep his hot streak going with his newest single, “Cuss the Jukebox,” a song that would be a seemingly... Continue Reading →

Just over five months after introducing himself with “Pretty as You,” Brad Hardin is back with his sophomore effort “Come Getcha Some,” an up-tempo, rowdy honky tonker loaded with loud guitars and a baritone vocal. After “Pretty as You” achieved several thousand streams on Spotify and thousands more views on YouTube,” Hardin says he was... Continue Reading →

In a country music world full of drum loops and snap tracks, it's always refreshing to hear the sounds of steel guitar and fiddle ringing through the speakers again. Richard Lynch did just that and then some on his newest album Think I'll Carry It On. Comprised of 12 songs all written or co-written by Lynch, the... Continue Reading →