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Music Spotlight: Jessica Willis Fisher

May 16, 2025 at 08:22 am by Bethany Bowman

Several years ago, I heard Jessica Willis Fisher do a writer's round with the Song Suffragettes. I was mesmerized by her heartfelt lyrics and angelic voice. She mentioned he.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Ben Gallaher

May 09, 2025 at 04:55 am by Bethany Bowman

I met Ben Gallaher at CRS in 2023. I thought I had already featured him as a Music Spotlight artist, but I soon realized I had not. Ben Gallaher is a triple-threat singe.... Read More

Moe Bandy Releases “Songs I Missed”

May 02, 2025 at 12:48 pm by Bethany Bowman

Anyone who follows classic country music will be familiar with Moe Bandy, a honky tonk hitmaker who rose to fame in the 1970s. As one of America's all-time leading classic c.... Read More

Tucker Wetmore Releases Debut Album, 'What Not To'

Apr 25, 2025 at 10:45 am by Bethany Bowman

Tucker Wetmore's rise to fame has been rapid and a little unexpected. Born and raised in the forest of Kalama, Washington, Wetmore grew up immersed in music. His grandfather.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Josie Sal

Apr 25, 2025 at 06:24 am by Bethany Bowman

One of my favorite parts of my job is meeting rising artists and knowing that great things are in store for them. I was blown away when I first heard 13-year-old Josie Sal a.... Read More

Music Spotlight: KC Johns

Apr 23, 2025 at 11:10 am by Bethany Bowman

When I met KC Johns at CRS 2025, I was instantly drawn to her energy. More importantly, her music matched her electrifying can-do attitude. Johns was born in Memphis and rais.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Ira Dean

Apr 14, 2025 at 04:41 pm by Bethany Bowman

Ira Dean comes from a musical family. His brother is Billy Dean, but not that Billy Dean. "It's a joke because Billy Dean's royalty checks used to go to my brother," Dean mu.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Lane Smith

Apr 11, 2025 at 07:01 am by Bethany Bowman

The leap from rodeo bullfighter to country music singer may not be as vast as you think. Lane Smith was raised in Branch Springs, Texas, just north of San Antonio. The tough.... Read More

Annie Bosko Embraces Her Roots With New Single, 'California Cowgirl'

Apr 08, 2025 at 01:14 pm by Bethany Bowman

Music Spotlight artist Annie Bosko hails from California, not from San Francisco or Los Angeles, but from a farm near Thousand Oaks. While people often associate country mus.... Read More

Harper Grace and Franklin Jonas Release ‘IDK’

Apr 03, 2025 at 02:01 pm by Bethany Bowman

Those who grew up with kids who were crazy about the Jonas Brothers probably remember there was a 4th younger brother, Frankie. Now Frankie is Franklin, and he is grown.... Read More

Lewis Brice Releases ‘She Loves My Country’

Mar 28, 2025 at 03:28 pm by Bethany Bowman

A lot has changed for Lewis Brice since I last featured him and his debut album, Product Of, in March 2024. His daughter, Rhaelynn, was born in April, completely changing hi.... Read More

Rob Mayes Releases New EP ‘Can You Hear Me Now’

Mar 28, 2025 at 07:14 am by Bethany Bowman

One of the hardest-working individuals I've met since writing my column is actor, model, composer, and singer Rob Mayes. And while he gladly accepts various acting jobs as t.... Read More

Luke Combs Receives Star on Music City Walk of Fame

Mar 21, 2025 at 03:30 pm by Bethany Bowman

Two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and Columbia Nashville artist Luke Combs was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The day after Grand O.... Read More

Onoleigh Releases Debut EP, ‘First Rodeo’

Mar 19, 2025 at 03:40 pm by Bethany Bowman

After residing in Nashville for more than six years, Onoleigh, who has released multiple hit singles, including “Ghost Stories,” “Beautifully Broken,”.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Kelsey Hart

Mar 12, 2025 at 03:34 pm by Bethany Bowman

Kelsey Hart never had the goal of being a country music singer. Right out of high school, the Kentucky native went to barber school and got his license. His friend who lived r.... Read More