Backwoods southern grit and authentic country soul come together when Tori Lund and Blake English put pen to paper. The duo, better known as Few Miles South, present a sound that blends a multitude of genres on their sophomore studio project, “californ i ain’t.” With unique storytelling, skillful instrumentation and just the right amount of... Continue Reading →
Deidre Thornell Has Her Sights Set on a Huge 2019
In early 2013, Dallas native Deidre Thornell made her first impression to country music fans with her debut EP, "Destination Unknown," and she made sure it was a lasting one. With the release of her second EP, "Dallas," Thornell showcased a natural progression in her sound, and found some of her greatest success to date.... Continue Reading →
My Take on the “That Ain’t Country” Debate
One of the hottest topics about country music in 2019 is what is and what is not “country.” While the mainstream continues to drift further and further away from the style of the previous generation and beyond, the lines between the country, pop, and hip hop genres have become more skewed than ever before. Artists... Continue Reading →
Alisa Star Hopes Fans Take Resilience and Empowerment Away From Her Music
It is often said that music is healing, and can stop listeners on a time and make them feel something with just a few notes or words. For Alisa Star, a common theme of empowerment flows through her music. More than anything, Star hopes listeners continue soldiering on through any falls or hardships they may... Continue Reading →
Steel Blossoms Round Into Form with Upcoming Self-Titled Album
For five years, Hayley Prosser and Sara Zebley, known collectively as Steel Blossoms, have been blazing their path in the traditional country music and Americana formats. After making a great first impression with their first EP, "Year Number One," which was fully fan-funded, the duo released their debut album, "Country Enough." The success of their... Continue Reading →
Premiere: Kelly Augustine Introduces “Debbie”
Oklahoma native Kelly Augustine is set to provide listeners with a breath of fresh, yet familiar air with her upcoming debut album, “Light in the Lowlands,” which is set for release on April 5. The album’s lead track, “Debbie,” spins a tale of a woman with a meth lab in her house, which was next... Continue Reading →
Playlist: The Best of Pro Country
For the past year or so, Pro Country has featured a ton of great up-and-coming artists, as well as a handful of current and former major label artists. It has become a pretty cool club full of great music. Check out music by all of the great artists in that club below, or click here!... Continue Reading →
Brooke McBride Prepares to “Come Clean” on Upcoming EP
In many ways, songwriting is cathartic. Not just for the songwriter, but also for those listening to the songs. And oftentimes, songs relating to the life of the artist are the songs that connect with their fans as well. Brooke McBride has made that a focus on her upcoming EP, aptly titled "Coming Clean." She has... Continue Reading →
Shelby Ballenger is Ready to Lead the Charge for Women in Texas Country Music
With artists like Cody Johnson, Aaron Watson, and Cody Jinks becoming more widely known by mainstream country fans, Texas country music has become more closely intertwined with the mainstream than ever before. Princeton, Texas native Shelby Ballenger has found the unfilled niche of true, Texas country women, and is ready to do her part to... Continue Reading →
Francelle is Prepared to Make 2019 Her Biggest Year Yet
Nearly a decade after her first album, Francelle is already bursting through doors in 2019. The Dieppe, New Brunswick native has landed an opening slot on two of Alan Jackson's 2019 tour dates, and is also looking to spread her artistic wings and evolve her sound. Get Francelle's take on when she knew she wanted... Continue Reading →