Sometimes, the best companion for a heartache is a jukebox chock-full of sad country tunes; songs where the steel guitar may not be the only thing crying. As soon as the infectious opening steel lick on Dan Lepien's newest single, "Jukebox My Troubles Away" strikes, it's clear that the Wisconsin native has delivered a song... Continue Reading →
Maddie Lenhart Tugs at the Heartstrings with New Single, “For Cryin’ Out Loud”
The journey of a song can sometimes be an interesting one. In the case of Maddie Lenhart's new single, "For Cryin' Out Loud," it made pit stops on two separate floors before being released into the world last week. What started as a deeply personal concept on a friend and co-writer's living room floor transitioned... Continue Reading →
Shelby Lee Lowe Delivers Neon-Soaked New Single, “Honky Tonkaholic”
Shelby Lee Lowe has seen plenty of honky tonks in his years. Whether a patron or performer, the Lewisburg, Tennessee native feels right at home around sawdust floors and neon lights. To kick off 2025, Lowe is offering a love letter to honky tonks with the aptly-titled “Honky Tonkaholic,” a fiddle-laden, twangy bootstomper that he... Continue Reading →
Elijah Wise Hangs His Hat on Tradition on Debut EP ‘Honky Tonkin’ At Home’
Scrolling through Facebook last week, I stumbled on a video of an artist I'd never heard of before, Elijah Wise, covering Keith Whitley's iconic ballad, "I'm Over You." As soon as the Tennessee native started singing, I was in. I immediately took to my streaming service of choice to see if he had any originals... Continue Reading →
Dan Lepien Delivers a Honky Tonkin’ Love Letter to Traditional Country Music with New Single, “Country Proud”
Dan Lepien is proud to be country. He's proud of where the genre has been, and he's proud to be making music that pays homage to country music's greats. Ahead of the release of his debut album in May, Lepien is proclaiming his love for traditional country sounds with the album's lead single, "Country Proud."... Continue Reading →