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The release of Honky Tonkin is nearly a lifetime dream come true for Justin Bizzle. The Missouri native not only grew up around music, he immersed himself in it as soon as he could. And after years of holding down the backbeat on the drums, he stepped forward, centerstage, with guitar in hand, ready to... Continue Reading →
If Dusty Leigh Huston had it her way, she wouldn't currently be celebrating the release of her debut album. If the Idaho native had a say, it would've long since been released. But a global pandemic and uprooting her life to move from The Gem State to Music City had other plans, so Huston shifted... Continue Reading →
After the release of his debut, full-length album Between the Stones and Jones in 2019, Dustin Sonnier was on quite the hot streak. He was a few years removed from “Whiskey Makes Her Miss Me,” his breakout song that has caught millions of ears since its release. And with Between the Stones and Jones, he added several more... Continue Reading →
Since she was a young girl, April N. Smith has known that she wanted to pursue a career in music. But as the years passed and life happened, her priorities shifted. Instead of chasing her musical dreams full-time, she instead focused on being a great mom to her daughters, knowing that when the time was... Continue Reading →
Jenna LaMaster, as both she and Hank Jr. put it, is unashamedly a clinger to sad ol' songs. When given the chance, she's sure to dial up (or write) a heartbreaker that's sure to put a tear in your beer. And with her new single, "Holy Smokes," she's done just that. Finally unearthing a song... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
In the midst of country music’s golden era, fans may remember a trio of brothers known at The Hutchens. They may remember hearing their debut single, the infectiously catchy “Knock, Knock,” on the radio in the mid-90s. They may also remember, however, not hearing anything about the brothers again, and falsely assume that their music... Continue Reading →
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