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 →
You Can’t Keep Craig Campbell “Outta Your Head” For Long
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 →
Wynn Williams: EP Review and Full Interview
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 Interview/News Clip
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 →
Concert Review: Easton Corbin
Easton Corbin proved he’s “A Little More Country Than That” at his performance at the Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, New Jersey on October 5. Originally scheduled for March 17 but postponed due to inclement weather, Corbin brought his brand of country music to Montclair and left the crowd more than satisfied. First up on the... Continue Reading →
Introduction
There is a new "Murder on Music Row" roaming around Nashville. However, this isn't a simple copycat killer, it is a whole new beast in the world of country music. When the aforementioned George Strait and Alan Jackson hit was released in 2000, the country music landscape was changing. The days of tradition were quickly fading into a more pop oriented sound, while still incorporating "country" elements.