Just over a year ago, Clayton Smalley picked up his guitar after a long hiatus from music just to learn a few songs to post as covers on YouTube. Fast forward to late August of 2019, and he has written/co-written ten songs, flown to Nashville to record 4 of them for his upcoming EP, Whiskey... Continue Reading →
“Nowhere Near Done;” The Ray Scott Story (So Far)
Ray Scott has always sat outside of Nashville’s mold, and he has always been perfectly content doing so. After co-writing a top 10 single for Clay Walker, Scott realized the dream every up-and-coming shares; earning his major label deal with Warner Brothers in 2004. What followed was one top 40 single and the suggestion from... Continue Reading →
Shelby Ballenger Releases Two-Stepping Single “Heartbreaks and Hangovers”
Three years after releasing her debut EP, Princeton, Texas native Shelby Ballenger is back in a big way with her newest single, “Heartbreaks and Hangovers.” The new single, a two-stepping tune loaded with fiddle and twanging guitars, is a changeup for Ballenger, as she covers different ground than on her EP. “I wrote this song... Continue Reading →
Callie McCullough Makes a Powerful Introduction with “Five Dollar Pearls”
You only get one chance to make a first impression, and Callie McCullough has made quite the mark with her debut single "Five Dollar Pearls," which has skyrocketed to a serious single of the year contender. The single serves as the lead single from McCullough's debut EP After Midnight, which is set for release in early... Continue Reading →
Josh Walters is Perfectly Content Being on the “Outs with the In Crowd”
Josh Walters is the furthest thing from a conformer, and the Marksville, Louisiana native made that perfectly clear with his newest single "Outs with the In Crowd." A proponent of what he calls "real country music," Walters has stuck to his 90s-country inspired guns on the two singles he has released so far. As he... Continue Reading →
Ben McPeak Hangs His Hat on Tradition on Debut Album “Better Off”
Ben McPeak has covered many avenues of the music industry during his career. From Opryland performer to demo singer to dancehall and corporate performer across Texas, McPeak is no stranger to the music industry. However, it is his newest industry role that he is most excited about: a singer/songwriter who is set to release his... Continue Reading →
Will Payne Harrison Blends Louisiana and Nashville Influences on Upcoming Album “Living With Ghosts”
It is often said that to move forward, you must remember where you came from. Louisiana native, Nashville living singer/songwriter Will Payne Harrison highlights the best of both worlds on his album Living With Ghosts, set for release on September 6. Harrison is already seeing results, as the albums lead single, "Jacqueline," is now his most... Continue Reading →
Justine Blazer Paves Her Way with New Album “Pioneer Soul Shaker”
Justine Blazer is no stranger to the music industry. As an artist, songwriter, podcast host, producer, and record executive, Blazer has carved her path as a well-rounded industry leader. Blazer's seventh album, Pioneer Soul Shaker, released in April, showcases the Michigan native's prowess across many of her aforementioned talents, as Blazer wrote, engineered, and produced the... Continue Reading →
Addison Johnson Continues to Ride His Hot Hand with New Single “Old No. 7” [First Listen]
Addison Johnson is doing everything possible to make 2019 his year, and so far, so good for the North Carolina native. After releasing the excellent Cherokee Blues album in February, Johnson is wasting no time and continuing to ride his hot hand with his newest single, “Old No. 7” set for release on August 14.... Continue Reading →
Kyle Fields Takes His Sound to the Next Level on Upcoming Album
When Kyle Fields released his debut album Hillbilly Poetry in 2017, he made a strong first impression amongst the traditional country music community. Now, two years and two new singles down the road, Fields is running on all cylinders, and has a better idea of how he wants his music to sound. The results are speaking... Continue Reading →