2023 was a turning point for Walker Montgomery. The Kentucky native had already released, and found plenty of success with, a lot of music in the six years prior, but it was his 2023 single, "Work to Do," soon followed by an EP of the same name, that saw Montgomery reconnecting with his traditional country... Continue Reading →
“The Ride” (So Far): The Rick Trevino Story
Oftentimes, the life of a country music singer is a roller coaster ride. If the artist is lucky, they’ll have a few good years on the ride. Rick Trevino, though, has been on board for over three decades, and if he has anything to say about it, he won’t be getting off any time soon.... Continue Reading →
Justin Bizzle Strikes ‘Honky Tonkin’ Gold with Debut Album
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 →
Dusty Leigh Huston Releases Resilient Debut Album, ‘The Hell I Won’t’
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 →
With “The Heart to Hurt Her,” Dustin Sonnier Proves the Third Time is the Charm
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 →
Dan Lepien Drowns His Sorrows with New Single, “Jukebox My Troubles Away”
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 →