In what seems to be another lifetime ago, live performances were just as important; sometimes more important, than recorded music. Garth Brooks' live shows have become legendary, and now, a young artist named Cody Forrest, heavily influenced by Brooks, is gaining traction, thanks in large part to his performances and his debut single, "Tennessee." As... Continue Reading →

You only get to release your debut EP once. An artist only has one chance to make a solid first impression with country music fans, allowing a career to begin to gain traction. Marisa Ray made the most of the opportunity, releasing her debut EP, "Bent, Not Broken" in June, 2018 Through crowd funding and... Continue Reading →

When you write music about things personal to you- about everyday life, it is bound to connect with people. Cole Sitzlar did just that with his debut EP. From showcasing his roots on the highlight-track "My Home" to a past relationship on "Those Days," Sitzlar provides a snapshot into his life with his debut release.... Continue Reading →

With a big voice, great songs, and a throwback, 90s-country sound, Ashton Dupré has come on to the scene in a big way over the past few years. After three successful singles, the Louisiana-based singer is preparing to release his debut album within a year with Red Barn Music. In the mean time, I was... Continue Reading →

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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →