Rodney Clawson has had a hand in writing an astonishing 24 number one songs. The Texas farmer-turned songwriter does not take for granted any of the great success he has had as a songwriter. Whether it has been an artists' first hit, or adding George Strait's highest charting debut single in his career to his... Continue Reading →

Shelby Lee Lowe is beginning to gain some real traction in the traditional country music community. His self-titled debut album, released in 2016, feels like a throwback to 90s era country. Now, in 2018, he is back with new music; the fan favorite "Lock It Down," and the upcoming "Love to Live By" (May 11).... Continue Reading →

Every young artist's dream is to have a hit song. A song that people will sing back to them every night, leaving a lasting legacy long after their heyday. Heartland found that success and then some. Their debut song, "I Loved Her First," skyrocketed to number one, creating a whirlwind for a band and record... Continue Reading →

He co-wrote what may be the most iconic father-daughter wedding dance song of all time. A number 1 song that took an unknown sextet called Heartland to a level they had only dreamed of. A song that re-entered the country music charts in 2015, climbing all the way to number 7. Elliott Park's words have... Continue Reading →

Curtis Grimes' stock has been rising on the Texas country scene for many years. However, you may not know that Grimes was a contestant on the first season NBC's hit show, The Voice, and how long Curtis has been working to make his music dreams a reality. In an era of country music where the... Continue Reading →

David Kersh seemed destined for country music stardom. Between 1996 and 1998, Kersh released two albums, which featured four Billboard Top 15 hits, including two top three hits. Just as quickly as he came, however, he was gone. He wouldn’t resurface until 2005, with an announcement that he was leaving the music business. What could... Continue Reading →

Heartland may have “Loved Her First,” but with their debut single of the same name, country music would love them forever. On June 6th, 2006, country music sextet Heartland released their debut single, “I Loved Her First.” On October 28th, 2006, the song was certified number one on the Billboard country music charts. By the... Continue Reading →

Craig Campbell has lived on both the "Outskirts of Heaven" and the outskirts of big radio success during his career, but that may be where he fits best. The Lyons, Georgia Native has produced his fair share of fan favorite hits since his debut album was released in 2011, but it has been five years... Continue Reading →

As part of my last post, I had a chance to interview Wynn Williams, a 23 year old up-and-coming country artist from Texas. I also had a chance to write a short review of his debut EP, "Words Fly." Because of time constraints, what was once an eight minute audio interview had to be trimmed down to... Continue Reading →

Wynn Williams is a newcomer to the country music scene who released his debut EP, "Words Fly" on April 21, 2017. The EP features an excellent mix of heartbreaking ballads (The Letter, Without You and Me) and fun, up-tempo songs (You'll Write Mine, Taste For Texas) that are sure to please any traditional country music... Continue Reading →