DUSTIN LYNCH has earned his title as “one of Country music’s most reliable hit makers” (Tennessean) as his FIFTH consecutive #1 “Small Town Boy” remains in the top spot of the Billboard Country Aircheck chart for a third week and continues to dominate the Country Aircheck/Mediabase Country Airplay chart for a second week as the … Continue reading
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Kid Rock Releases New Song “Tennessee Mountain Top”
Kid Rock has never really been “away,” but it’s fair to say that he is definitely “back.” He just unveiled his latest song “Tennessee Mountain Top.” The track brings out a Country infused southern rock spirit that has drawn Country fans to Kid Rock for almost two decades since he released the CMA, ACM nominated … Continue reading
Sean McConnell — ‘Undone’
Sean McConnell — Undone Label: Rounder Records There is something downright life-affirming about Sean McConnell’s highly anticipated new release, Undone. It is a re-recording of his self-titled album from last summer, but it is so much more than that. Maybe it’s the ideas conveyed, perhaps it’s the emotion precisely expressed, or maybe it’s the almost unfamiliar-in-2017-humanity … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: The Grascals – ‘Before Breakfast’
The Grascals – Before Breakfast Label: Mountain Home Music Company Before Breakfast, the spirited new album from The Grascals, finds the bluegrass band at a career high point (including three Grammy nominations and two Entertainer of the Year awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association), and I certainly won’t be alone in hailing the band’s infectious energy … Continue reading
Andy Frasco and the U.N. — ‘Songs From The Road’
Andy Frasco and the U.N. — Songs From The Road Label: Ruf Records The best things in life are not sufficiently described by mere words. Therefore, I accept no responsibility if I fail to convince you what a genre-blurring party this album is. Experience it for yourself; it’s the only way. If you haven’t seen … Continue reading
Dustin Lynch Reveals ‘CURRENT MOOD’ Track Listing
CURRENT MOOD Arrives 9/8, Headlining THE RIDE OR DIE TOUR Begins 11/3 Broken Bow Records star Dustin Lynch has just revealed the official track list for his bold and long-awaited third album, CURRENT MOOD (out 9/8) – but in a testament to his fun-loving, good-humored personality, it seems fans have been clued in to the … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver — ‘Life Is A Story’
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver — Life Is A Story Label: Mountain Home Music Company (release date 8/25/17) With a sturdy, sweet harmony that rushes by like a summer breeze just when you need it most, the new album from Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver is a refreshing reminder of why I consider bluegrass to be the most consistently … Continue reading
New Country: Parmalee — ‘27861’
They released their stunning album, Feels Like Carolina, back in 2013… so it’s been a few years. Questions arise—what have they been up to? The answer arrived when Parmalee delivered its highly-anticipated album, 27861 (the zip code of its hometown of Parmele, NC) via Stoney Creek Records. Since country music is more predictable than ever, for the … Continue reading
New Blues: The Nighthawks — ‘All You Gotta Do’
The Nighthawks — All You Gotta Do All You Gotta Do is the highly entertaining new album from The Nighthawks. It features 12 tracks by the award-winning blues band with the stellar line up of Paul Bell (guitar), Mark Wenner (harmonica), Johnny Castle (bass), and Mark Stutso (drums). It’s a wide-ranging collection of songs that features … Continue reading
Chase Rice Sets Release Date For New Album — LAMBS & LIONS — Sept. 29th
New single, “Three Chords & The Truth,” out now! To say Chase Rice is ready to release new music is an understatement. Announced just weeks ago, the Tar Heel State native has inked a new label deal with Broken Bow Records, is putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming album, Lambs & Lions, and is … Continue reading
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