Music Spotlight: Slash
Slash’s sixth solo project, a blues album entitled Orgy of the Damned, is out on Gibson Records. To celebrate, the iconic Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter has curated an all-star Blues lineup...
View ArticleCountry Music Hall of Fame Celebrates New Luke Combs Exhibit
The Country Music Hall of Fame® (CMHOF) and Museum on Wednesday celebrated the opening of its newest exhibition Luke Combs: The Man I Am. The exhibit traces Combs’ story from singing with his school...
View ArticleMusic Spotlight: Danielia Cotton
Danielia Cotton has made a name for herself in the Americana/Roots Rock world. When I heard that voice, I knew exactly why. She has opened for Gregg Allman, Bon Jovi, Robert Cray, Robert Randolph,...
View ArticleMusic Spotlight: Them Dirty Roses
Them Dirty Roses is a southern rock band from Gadsden, Alabama. Brothers James Ford and Frank Ford, along with their hometown friends Andrew Davis and Ben Crain, taught themselves to play music by...
View ArticleMusic Spotlight: Tiffany Woys
Tiffany Woys has always wanted to be a performer. Her mother was a huge Celine Dion fan, and when she was five, her mother took her to her first concert. Even though she was so young, it had a profound...
View ArticleMusic Spotlight: Jet Jurgensmeyer
Nashville native Jet Jurgensmeyer has been performing all his life. At age 19, his resume is longer than that of many who are three times his age. Jurgensmeyer has been acting since he was a small...
View Article1990s Country Legends to Headline the Ryman
Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye, and Aaron Tippin, collectively known as Roots & Boots, are playing their first show together at the Ryman on July 31st. The trio, the brainchild of Kershaw, started...
View ArticleAuthor Spotlight: Cleo Childs
Not too far removed from singers/songwriters are poets. Songs are just poetry set to music. Author Cleo Childs debuted her first spoken word project in May. The work entitled Moving With is a...
View ArticleT. Graham Brown Releases ‘From Memphis to Muscle Shoals’
You may remember the legendary T. Graham Brown and Opry member who has recorded 15 studio albums and charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard charts. He has had multiple No.1 hits in country,...
View ArticleMusic Spotlight: Taylor Sanders
When I met singer/producer Terran "T-RAN" Gilbert of 22Visionz Entertainment last year, he mentioned a remarkable artist he worked with, Taylor Sanders. It took nearly a year, but I finally had the...
View ArticleRhonda Vincent Releases ‘Destinations and Fun Places’
Rhonda Vincent is one of my favorite Opry performers, whom I had the privilege to interview back in 2021. Not only is our “Queen of Bluegrass” full of energy and light, but she is exceptionally...
View ArticleMusic Spotlight: Walker Montgomery
Country music is part of Walker Montgomery’s DNA. Even though he is the son of John Michael Montgomery and the nephew of Montgomery Gentry’s Eddie Montgomery, he is often mistaken for Chris Young....
View ArticleAmanda Kate Ferris’ New Album, ‘Rope the Wind,’ Is Out Now
Music Spotlight and 2X Texas radio chart-topping artist Amanda Kate Ferris has released her sophomore album, Rope the Wind, and it is available now. Produced by Jimmy Ritchey, the 10-track project...
View ArticleThomas Rhett Releases Seventh Studio Album, ‘About A Woman’
One of the conundrums that singer/songwriters face is “Do you write songs for the radio or songs that are personal and meaningful?” It is often tricky to do both simultaneously, but Thomas Rhett Akins...
View ArticlePennsylvania’s Gambling Habit Costs More than Just Money
Continuing its usual trend, gambling revenues in Pennsylvania keep climbing year over year. Along with dozens of other states that have legalized more forms of betting, however, so has a financial...
View ArticleMusic Spotlight: Bree Jaxson
In the past, I have interviewed many veterans who got into music full-time after they left the service. But I have never featured an active-duty military member. Meet Bree Jaxson, which is a stage...
View ArticleExclusive: Madelyn Rose Releases New EP, ‘Cowboys’
At just 17 years old, the teen country sensation has released her second EP, Cowboys, a collection of three significant songs that cements her insightful music on the country music landscape. This...
View ArticleDennis Quaid’s ‘Reagan’ Shatters Records with a 98 Percent Fan Score: ‘The...
While exceeding all viewing and monetary expectations, Dennis Quaid’s Reagan continues to outperform all competitors. The post Dennis Quaid’s ‘Reagan’ Shatters Records with a 98 Percent Fan Score: ‘The...
View ArticleMusic Spotlight: Andrea Vasquez
Since country music isn't about a place or demographic but about a mindset, I try to portray a wide range of what country music is and encompasses. Someone who has been on my radar for a few years is a...
View ArticleMusic Spotlight: Kassi Ashton
I have wanted to interview country singer/songwriter Kassi Ashton for over six years. When I first heard her singing “California, Missouri” on Sirius XM in 2018, her music was so unique that it made...
View ArticleChase Rice Releases ‘Go Down Singin’
I featured Chase Rice in 2018 when he celebrated achieving number-one status with his blockbuster hit, "Eyes On You." Early on, Chase Rice was a fixture in the bro-country scene with other megahits...
View ArticleMusic Spotlight: Paulina Jane
Paulina Jayne is one of the most joyful artists I have ever met or interviewed. While I have featured her briefly while covering CRS, I have never done a full Spotlight article on her. I knew she was...
View ArticleMusic Spotlight: Sarah Hardwig
Sarah Hardwig is not unlike many of the females I interview. She moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University and study songwriting and music business. And she sings at local venues when she can....
View ArticleHippies and Cowboys Release New EP: Fork in the Road
With their latest EP, Fork in the Road, Hippies & Cowboys keep the sounds of the past alive with modern lyrics and emotions. The post Hippies and Cowboys Release New EP: Fork in the Road appeared...
View ArticleMusic Spotlight: Cali Tucker
When I saw the music video for Cali Tucker’s “Country Couture,” it was evident that she was a natural-born entertainer. My assumptions were correct. Cali Tucker is LaCosta Tucker's daughter and Tanya...
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