It's crazy what can happen in a year's time. For College Station's Hayden Haddock, his crazy year included releasing his first EP, gaining a national following, earning more than 64,000 streams on his newly released single, adding a full band, opening for major names in country music, and so much more. Looking to make 2019... Continue Reading →
Vanessa Lynn Bird Finds Her Voice on Debut “Burn Brighter” EP
Sometimes artistry brings a certain level of power. Such is true for San Antonio's Vanessa Lynn Bird. With the release of her debut EP "Burn Brighter," Bird has found her voice, and found it in a big way. Though she was once someone to keep what she was feeling inside, "Burn Brighter" gave Bird the... Continue Reading →
Addison Johnson Prides Himself on Delivering Working Class Music for the Working Man
Just under a week ago, you may have seen my review on Addison Johnson's upcoming album, "Cherokee Blues." In that review, I gave some pretty high praise to the album, and painted Johnson as what is missing in country music in 2019. Here is your chance to get to know the man behind "Cherokee Blues"... Continue Reading →
Kendall Beard Experiences Growth as An Artist and as a Woman With “Here Comes Trouble” Album
When Kendall Beard released her debut album "All Around Girl" in 2013, she says she was just that, a girl. When the American Idol alum released her sophomore album, "Here Comes Trouble," Beard says she is a woman. She has become a better writer, better guitar player, and feels a new level of confidence in... Continue Reading →
No Matter Who You Are, Kimra Has a “Song for You”
In music, reliability with an artist is key. If listeners feel like the artist is singing directly to them, it creates a level of familiarity with them, thus creating fans, and most importantly, friends. Joplin, Missouri native Kimra has done just that; focusing her songwriting on what her fans want to hear, and it is... Continue Reading →
Single Review: Cody Forrest- The Way She Loves Me
The wait is over for Cody Forrest fans, as the Louisiana native is back with a brand new single, "The Way She Loves Me." More than a year and a half after releasing his debut single "Tennessee," Forrest proves that not only did he not miss a step in that year and a half, he... Continue Reading →
Album Review: Addison Johnson- Cherokee Blues
In an era of country music where the sound is diluted so much that it may seem impossible to find sounds reminiscent of a more traditional time, every once in a while, and artist will come along and feel like a breath of fresh, yet familiar air. After one listen through Addison Johnson's upcoming album... Continue Reading →
Single Review: Casey Peveto Band- Broken Heart’s Advice
When executed properly, there is nothing better than a good country heartbreak song, and the Casey Peveto Band knocked one out of the park with their newest single, "Broken Heart's Advice." Seven months after setting the bar with their excellent debut single, "Maybe," Casey and company raised the bar with "Broken Heart's Advice." Full of... Continue Reading →
The Trent Cowie Band Looks to Make 2019 Their Break Out Year
After the success of their debut single, "She Don't Like Roses," the Trent Cowie Band, the newest signees of Red Barn Music, are looking to take their next step forward in 2019. With a new single to be released at the end of the month and a full-legnth album later in the year, the band... Continue Reading →
Single Review: Ashton Dupré- Alone in a Bar
There's just something about Ashton Dupré and drinking songs that go together so well. Dupré made his introduction into country music in 2016 with his stellar single "When She Drinks My Whiskey," which went on to earn nearly 20,000 Spotify streams and 25,000 view on YouTube. Now, almost a full year since the release of... Continue Reading →