Just in time for Independence day, Houston Bernard released “Freedom,” an anthemic and charitable single which focuses on three different story lines sharing a common message. Bernard first heard the song in early 2020 just after the world experienced the first shutdown from COVID and knew that as soon as he had the chance to … Continue reading
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Alan Jackson’s Best Album Yet — ‘Where Have You Gone’
The album cover says it all. With this, his first album of original material in six years, Country Music Hall of Fame member Alan Jackson is back. He’s been away just long enough for us to really, really miss him, and this time he is here to make only music that has something to say, … Continue reading
New Roots Music: Jesse Brewster — The Lonely Pines
The title of one of my favorite songs captures it best: “So Much Good Right Here.” There’s no other way to (and certainly no reason not to) put it as honestly, for The Lonely Pines—the new album from Jesse Brewster (released by Crooked Prairie Records)—is such a pure experience that it deserves nothing but a … Continue reading
Talking with Country Music’s BRIT TAYLOR about her new album, REAL ME
If the past year has been good for anything, it’s been good for clarifying things. For instance, country music lovers now know just how much they truly miss it all—the clubs, the concerts, the sharing of music with friends. They also know that the time has come to demand bonafide country music from Nashville. Meet … Continue reading
The Best New Country Album In A Long Time: Morgan Wallen — “Dangerous”
Forget 2021… or even 2020 for that matter. The best new country album released in a long time is Morgan Wallen‘s Dangerous. The longer you listen to Dangerous: The Double Album, the more you realize that the former Voice contestant is more than just another hit-seeking Nashville shot-in-the-dark. Track after track prove that Wallen is an … Continue reading
New Country: Kaleb Garrett’s “Only One”
Small towns in Georgia have a reputation for breaking out country music’s biggest stars and chart-topping writers. The scenic mountain highways of Hiawassee are no exception, serving as the hometown of aspiring artist Kaleb Garrett. With an introspective soul, Kaleb has always seen music as a constant companion that continuously evolves through the many eras … Continue reading
New Country: Margie Singleton — ‘Never Mind’
Margie Singleton — Never Mind In a world starved for authenticity, along comes Margie Singleton — one of the great performers of country music — to show how a great country song really works. How it all fits together. When she delivers a song, she offers an interpretation that generously acknowledges the equal importance of … Continue reading
New Country: Alecia Nugent — ‘The Old Side of Town’
Alecia Nugent — The Old Side of TownLabel: Hillbilly Goddess Music (Release date: 9/18/20) If they ever gave out an award for the “Easiest To Listen To” album, Alecia Nugent‘s new release (with three previous albums on Rounder Records, this is her fourth), The Old Side of Town, would be a top contender. The album … Continue reading
Royal Albert Hall and Nashville Meets London Partner for Virtual Country Concert on July 18
Featuring performances by The Cadillac Three, Michael Ray, Tenille Townes, and Twinnie London’s Royal Albert Hall and Nashville Meets London have partnered for a virtual Country music concert event to be held Saturday, July 18, 2020, at 19.30 BST / 1:30 p.m. CDT as part of the venue’s recently launched livestream series, Royal Albert Home. … Continue reading
New Bluegrass/Country: Daryl Mosley – ‘The Secret of Life’
Daryl Mosley – The Secret of Life Label: Pinecastle Records Release date: May 22, 2020 Grand Ole Opry veteran Daryl Mosley‘s new album, THE SECRET OF LIFE, is a comforting blend of country and bluegrass, with a bit of gospel that will soothe whatever your day brings (or your month, or 2020 so far, for … Continue reading
