Lucas Hoge’s newest single, “Power of Garth” — from his No. 1 Billboard Country Sales Chart Album Dirty South — is a powerful tribute that delivers a punch with a vocal performance that soars. Has it really been that long? Are we actually entering an era where new songs are being written to pay homage … Continue reading
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Raven and Red — ‘We Rise Up’
Raven and Red — We Rise Up Label: Line Crossing Records Talk about making music! The acoustic team of Raven and Red seemingly do it all — and with heart, soul, abandon, and great care. In the process, the young, acoustic trio entertain with a blend of country, bluegrass, folk, and Celtic. They obviously have … Continue reading
Christine Rosander — ‘Been A Long Time’
Christine Rosander — Been A Long Time Label: Devcat Records Singer/songwriter Christine Rosander is a natural. There’s an easy, comfy quality to her delivery that is a perfect fit for the subjects she sings about. They are songs of love, commitment and the important connections in one’s life, and Rosander proves that she is one … Continue reading
SZLACHETKA – Heart Of My Hometown
Szlachetka – Heart Of My Hometown A beautiful thing has happened in 2018: Szlachetka’s words and music, in the form of Heart of My Hometown, have been shared with a world hungry for stories worth telling delivered by an artist worth listening to. Folk/rock artist Szlachetka is a healthy blend of everything right about American music, past and … Continue reading
Country Single of the Week: DEAN BRODY (featuring Shevy Price) — “Beautiful Freakshow”
DEAN BRODY (featuring Shevy Price) – “Beautiful Freakshow” “You and I What a beautiful freakshow You and I What a beautiful freakshow If you’re west L.A I’d be an Arizona dust town We don’t belong in the same zipcode I feel like Jesse James when I’m around your crowd What a beautiful freakshow…” When is … Continue reading
John Schneider’s new single — “Fish”
John Schneider’s new single, “Fish,” offers a reminder to keep it simple. The song is from the artist’s new project, Odyssey, which he co-produced with Paul Leim and Alicia Allain. Schneider has this to say about “Fish”: “It’s not often someone writes a song with a one word title. Somehow it instantly says that what’s … Continue reading
Backtrack Blues Band — ‘Make My Home In Florida’
Backtrack Blues Band — Make My Home In Florida Label: Harpo Records “If you don’t mind, we’re gonna keep it in a blues vein.” That was the lead-in to the agreeable “Your Funeral and My Trial,” and it was just fine with me. On their new live album, Make My Home In Florida, Backtrack Blues Band delivers … Continue reading
Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival — ‘Badlands’
Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival — Badlands (Release date: 2/2/18) North Dakota Blues-Rock artist Jennifer Lyn has a clear love of blues rock. and on her new album, Badlands, she treats it with the intimate adoration it deserves. What’s even more exciting is her obvious appreciation for country, folk, and gospel music as well. There are influences … Continue reading
Maren Morris – “Rich”
Maren Morris – “Rich” It was her debut single “My Church” that put Maren Morris on the country charts in 2016, but it is one of her follow-ups, “Rich,” that has convinced us she’s here to stay. The song finally hits country radio February 12th. Here are just a few of the lyrics (trust me: … Continue reading
Mare Wakefield & Nomad — ‘Time To Fly’
Mare Wakefield & Nomad — Time To Fly True happiness is back! Put on Americana/folk duo Mare Wakefield & Nomad’s new album, Time To Fly, and you’ll hear what I mean. By “happiness,” I don’t mean to imply a constant smiley-faced state; I am talking about the pleasure that comes from discovering artists who do … Continue reading
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