When the first notes and words of the first song on Briana Adams' sophomore EP ring through your speakers, your attention is immediately grabbed. As you maneuver your way through the five-song release, you feel that you have taken a piece of Adams away with you; you know she meant and has lived every word... Continue Reading →
Looking For Country Music’s Next Outlaw? Look No Further Than Hunter Morse
If you're looking for the next great country outlaw, look no further. Ponchatoula, Louisiana's Hunter Morse, at just 18 years-old, has made it his mission to keep "the good stuff" alive, whether Nashville accepts him or not. After the successful release of his debut album, "Outlaw Music Man," Morse, a senior in high school, jumped... Continue Reading →
Aliza Ford Prepares New EP, “Four Strong Walls”
2018 was a big year for Aliza Ford. He released an EP, opened for a few major names, and began work on his next EP, "Four Strong Walls." Hearing music's call, Ford hopes that 2019 is an even bigger year; one where he can begin to pursue music full-time and make a career out of... Continue Reading →
Hayden Haddock Takes the Reins Like a Pro on his “First Rodeo”
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 →