Effy Harvard has always been a writer. She's always been a singer, too, but she's done so in private. Recording 10,000 voice notes on her phone took her on a journey towards sharing her gift with the world, and thankfully, she has. Capturing a timeless, classic country sound all her own, Harvard has unveiled four... Continue Reading →
Kayley Bishop Breathes New Life into ‘Little Dove’ with ‘Little Dove Live from Nashville’
Speaking personally, seeing Kayley Bishop live is an experience. After our first experience last June, we were floored by her voice, songs and stories. So much so that when flying back home, we had her album, Little Dove, on repeat for most of the flight. During our last interview, Bishop clued us in that she... Continue Reading →
Carlisle Wright Proudly Hangs Her Hat on Traditional Country Music
Sometimes it can feel clichรฉ to say that someone was born to be a musician, but in the case of Carlisle Wright, it couldn't be more true. With a musical lineage that dates back four generations, it almost seemed inevitable that Wright would follow in those footsteps. As her father laid the foundation for her... Continue Reading →
Emily Roth on Deep Musical Roots, Growth and Experimentation with Upcoming Music
There's never been a doubt in Emily Roth's mind that she was meant to be a musician. Not even a tornado rummaging through Nashville on the night she moved to Town could keep her from fulfilling her dreams. A few months later, Roth released her first single, "Meet Me in Tennessee," and began building connections... Continue Reading →
Chandler Walters Serves Up Good Timin’, Traditional Country with a Smile
Whether it's a 20-minute phone call or the first 20 seconds of any of his songs, it's clear that Chandler Walters brings energy wherever he goes. From swinginโ numbers like โWorth the Troubleโ to hard-driving country rockers like โJusta One Kiss,โ Walters keeps a goal of making country music that packs a punch, capturing the... Continue Reading →
SJ McDonald Peels Back the Curtain on New EP, ‘Sweet at First’
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 →
Spencer Hatcher is at his Boot Scootin’ Best on Debut EP, ‘Honky Tonk Hideaway’
"Hard work always pays off" is an adage that can sound clichรฉ. That is, until you see the fruits of an artist's labor paying off in a big way. In just over a calendar year, Spencer Hatcher's lifetime of work towards a country music career has taken shape. He signed a record deal, he's introduced... 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 →
John Baumann on Injecting Optimism into DIY New Album, ‘Guy on a Rock’
John Baumann is no stranger to releasing music. Since releasing his debut EP, West Texas Vernacular, in 2012, the Texas native has offered a steady stream of music, including four albums, to much acclaim. On album number five, though, Baumann is changing his process. He spent a whole year making the album, Guy on a... Continue Reading →