Nearly two months ago to the day as I write this, I found myself at The Listening Room in Nashville for a writers' round called Song Suffragettes. I was flying back to New Jersey the following morning after spending the week covering CMA Fest, and wanted to see one last show before heading back to... 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 →
Molly McDonald on Fulfilling Her Musical Dreams, Debut Singles and Learning as She Goes
Though she's only 18 years-old, music has been a big part of most of Molly McDonald's life. The Illinois born, Texas based singer/songwriter remembers singing as early as four years-old, and after stints in choir and musicals in her elementary school years, McDonald picked up the guitar in high school and began writing songs of... Continue Reading →
Ashley Anne on Growth, Writing Her Truth and New Music
Ashley Anne is a different artist than she was when we last talked to her two years ago. That chat came the day after the release of her debut single, "dear dolly," which has since earned millions of streams and plays across platforms and catapulted her onto the radar of plenty of country music fans.... Continue Reading →
Walker Montgomery on Diving Headfirst into Traditional Country, “I Love the Way You Love Me” and New Music on the Way
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 →
Jenna LaMaster Tugs at the Heartstrings with New Single, “Holy Smokes”
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 →