SJ McDonald knows that country music boils down to three chords and the truth. Admittedly, though, many of the truths she's shared recently pack a barn-burning punch with a healthy dose of 90s country flair. As she closes the book on 2025, McDonald is opening a new one with her new EP, Sweet at First.... Continue Reading →
Jade Stone Prepares to Step to the Forefront With Debut, Self-Titled EP
For many years, Jade Stone was content just outside of the spotlight. Every weekend, she was on stage, but instead of center stage, she was slightly more stage left or right, sawing on fiddle and singing background vocals for 90s country legend Doug Stone, to whom she has been married for over a decade. The... Continue Reading →
Drake Milligan on Capturing a Fresh, Nostalgic Country Sound on New Album, ‘Tumbleweed’
If there's an artist that can claim they've lived the lyrics of Hank Snow's "I've Been Everywhere," it's Drake Milligan. One look at his tour schedule over the last few years feels like he's been around the world and back at least once, building a reputation as one of country music's top live acts along... Continue Reading →
Kyle Gates on Traditional Influences, Debut EP and a Steady Dose of New Music on the Way
Kyle Gates likes to keep busy. Whether it's on the road or in the studio, the Texas-born singer/songwriter has never gone more than a few months without a new release. Even after the release of his debut EP, Throw a Dog a Bone, he was back less than a month later with a fantastic, bluegrass-tinged... Continue Reading →
Addison Johnson Taps Diverse Influences on New Single, โMaybe Iโm Lonely Tooโ
If you listen to any Addison Johnson song for about three seconds, youโll realize youโre in for an undeniably country as hell ride for its duration. Boasting influences like George Jones and Alan Jackson, thatโs to be expected. However, as a music lover, Johnsonโs DNA runs deeper than that, which he has shown on his... Continue Reading →
Mackenzie May on Debut Releases, Traditional Influences and New Music on the Way
From the time she was gifted a guitar on her fourth birthday, Mackenzie May knew that music was the path she was meant to follow. Now in her teens, the Queensland native is well on her way towards becoming one of the great rising artists in country music. The release of her debut single, "Little... Continue Reading →
Will Jones on New Single “Lonesome Dove,” Bluegrass Influences and Pinch-Me Moments
For the last two years, Will Jones has given his fans plenty of new music to chew on, and it has been by design. After the release of his debut single, "Sedona," in late 2022, it was nine months before his next release. Since then, though, Jones has kept a steady stream of releases flowing,... Continue Reading →
Cooper Ledford on Debut Single Releases, Neo-Traditional Influences and New Music
Through high school, Cooper Ledford wasn't sure what he wanted to do with his life. That is, until he got on stage for the first time at an open mic. From there, his sights were set on forging his path in music. With neo-traditional influences like Keith Whitley, Brooks & Dunn and Tracy Lawrence in... Continue Reading →
Jake Bush on Forthcoming Album ‘Bar Room Brothers & Sisters,’ Success and Growth
August 8th has literally been years in the making for Jake Bush. On that date, Bush will take the stage at Dosey Doe - The Big Barn to celebrate the release of his new album, Bar Room Brothers & Sisters, releasing the same day. The project, initially scheduled for release in early 2023, was left... Continue Reading →
Tyler Booth on Reconnecting with His Bluegrass State Roots on New EP, ‘Downtown’
The list of uber-talented musicians hailing from Kentucky is quite the expansive one. From Keith Whitley to Chris Stapleton to Tyler Childers and beyond, there's a deep well of talent coming from The Bluegrass State. Pikeville native Tyler Booth is on that list as well. Booth was making waves in Nashville for several years before... Continue Reading →