For an up-and-coming artist, having a versatile sound is very important; having something for a variety of different tastes is more important than ever in today's music climate. Drew Moreland released his self-titled debut album on Wednesday, August 1, and honestly, it's hard to box his sound in to one particular genre. Influences ranging from... Continue Reading →
Donice Morace’s Sound Will Put You Right Into a “Good Time Machine”
Telling stories with a fiddle and steel guitar is a long lost art in modern country music. Donice Morace has made that ideology his calling card, with a refreshing sound that shows glimpses of 90s greats such as Mark Chestnutt, but also feels fresh in its own way. Since releasing his debut solo EP in... Continue Reading →
Dustin Sonnier Releases New Single, “Drinkin’ Alone” [Listen]
Dustin Sonnier burst on to a lot of people's radar with his hit song, "Whiskey Makes Her Miss Me." Since its release in 2016, the song has garnered nearly 700,000 streams on Spotify. Looking to build off the momentum from "Whiskey," Sonnier released his new single, "Drinkin' Alone," on Monday, July 30. Sonnier hopes the... Continue Reading →
Kristen Foreman is Worth More Than Just “Four and a Half Minutes” of Your Time
As a music fan and journalist, it's important to keep your eyes and ears open; to be receptive of new artists and willing to give their material a chance. So when an artist I had never heard of, "kristenforemanmusic" followed me on Instagram, I quickly took to iTunes. After previewing all of the songs on... Continue Reading →
“Breaking Hearts and Taking Names,” The David Kersh Story Interviews
By far, the most successful story on this blog to date was my profile on the career of David Kersh. What many of you may not know is that the story was originally written for a class during my senior year at Rowan University. This blog was created the next semester for another class, and... Continue Reading →
No Looking Back: The George Ducas Story
George Ducas checked a lot of the boxes an industry insider would look for when he arrived on the country music scene in the 1990s. He was a great songwriter, a great vocalist, brought “it” on stage, and had an undeniable passion for music. He released two albums and six singles to country radio in... Continue Reading →
Aaron McDonnell and his “Sound you remember, but have never heard before”
Aaron McDonnell is a breath of fresh air for country music. The George Jones influence is easy to hear, but McDonnell brings his own unique sound to Jones' classic style. McDonnell, who released his first material in 2009 with his band "Gin Betty!" stepped to the forefront in 2014 with his debut EP "Follow." With... Continue Reading →
“Thank God for Believers,” The Roger Springer Story
You may not know his name, but if you’re a fan of 90s country music, you’ve definitely heard his songs. Roger Springer is the writer behind “It’s A Little Too Late,” “Let It Rain,” and “Thank God for Believers,” all of which were top 10 hits for Mark Chesnutt, as well as “Matches,” which was... Continue Reading →
The Most Underrated Ballads in Country Music
As much as country music is about fun and living life, it is also about the ballads; ballads that will make you cry, fall in love, or heal. If a ballad doesn't make it to radio, it may very well go unheard by the majority of country fans. So to help shed some light on... Continue Reading →
David Adam Byrnes on Rediscovering Himself and His Sound
David Adam Byrnes is no rookie to the country music business. Having released his first album, "Premium Country" in 2011, Byrnes has found himself a solid fanbase that has been chomping at the bit for new music. They will get their wish with a new single to be released next month. However, Byrnes says he... Continue Reading →