Rising country artist Kelli Belles, known by her stage moniker Belles, is hitting the road this fall on her highly anticipated Trust Issues Tour. The tour kicked off on Octo.... Read More

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

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