When independent artist Emmy Moyen contacted me, I was unfamiliar with the name, but I was intrigued when I heard her music. She had just the right balance of sweetness and.... Read More

The tropical storm that struck Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee on September 26-27, 2024, had a significant and enduring impact. The catastrophic Hurricane Helene.... Read More

I met Madeline Merlo at the 2024 CMT Next Women of Country event in Nashville in January. As is the norm, the women perform an acoustic set, and I specifically remember Merl.... Read More

I met Madeline Merlo at the 2024 CMT Next Women of Country event in Nashville in January. As is the norm, the women perform an acoustic set, and I specifically remember Merl.... Read More

Like many artists I feature, Connor Daly is a gifted songwriter. But that is where the similarities end. He is an expert in classical guitar who did not even learn to &ldquo.... Read More

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 T.... Read More

Anyone who follows my blog knows I like my country music rockin’, and nobody does that better than Hippies & Cowboys. They are one of the best live southern rock b.... Read More

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 l.... Read More

One of the most joyful artists I have ever met or interviewed is the delightful Paulina Jayne. While I have featured her briefly while covering CRS, I have never done a full.... Read More

I featured Chase Rice in 2018 when he celebrated achieving number-one status with his blockbuster hit, "Eyes On You." Early on, Rice was a fixture in the Bro-Country scene w.... Read More

All threats must be treated as credible. To ensure school safety, we must foster strong student-educator relationships and implement security measures such as bulletproof mate.... Read More

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,.... Read More