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Music Spotlight: John PayCheck

Nov 01, 2024 at 09:52 am by Bethany Bowman

Because John PayCheck is the son of the renowned Johnny Paycheck, you may think his path to country music was automatic, but nothing could be further from the truth. Because.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Ashley Wineland

Oct 26, 2024 at 09:00 am by Bethany Bowman

When Ashley Wineland’s song, “Tumbleweed,” came across my email, I knew from the heartfelt song that I wanted to feature the artist. The more I dug into he.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Kelli Belles

Oct 18, 2024 at 10:04 am by Bethany Bowman

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

Music Spotlight: Emmy Mohen

Oct 15, 2024 at 03:37 pm by Bethany Bowman

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

Music Spotlight: Madeline Merlo

Oct 11, 2024 at 10:17 am by Bethany Bowman

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

Music Spotlight: Connor Daly

Oct 07, 2024 at 03:37 pm by Bethany Bowman

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

Music Spotlight: Cali Tucker

Oct 04, 2024 at 06:00 am by Bethany Bowman

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

Music Spotlight: Sarah Hardwig

Sep 26, 2024 at 09:26 pm by Bethany Bowman

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

Music Spotlight: Paulina Jane

Sep 24, 2024 at 10:26 am by Bethany Bowman

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

Music Spotlight: Kassi Ashton

Sep 20, 2024 at 06:34 am by Bethany Bowman

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

Music Spotlight: Bree Jaxson

Aug 27, 2024 at 12:26 pm by Bethany Bowman

In the past, I have interviewed many veterans who got into music full-time after they left the service. But I have never featured an active-duty member of the military. Meet.... Read More

Thomas Rhett Releases 7th Studio Album, ‘About A Woman’

Aug 23, 2024 at 07:52 am by Bethany Bowman

One of the conundrums that singer/songwriters face is “Do you write songs for the radio or songs that are personal and meaningful?” It is often tricky to do both.... Read More

Amanda Kate Ferris’ Releases New Album, ‘Rope the Wind’

Aug 15, 2024 at 04:57 pm by Bethany Bowman

Music Spotlight and 2X Texas radio chart-topping artist, Amanda Kate Ferris has released her sophomore album, Rope the Wind and it is available now. Produced by Jimmy Ri.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Walker Montgomery

Aug 13, 2024 at 03:54 pm by Bethany Bowman

Country Music is part of Walker Montgomery’s DNA. Even though he is the son of John Michael Montgomery and the nephew of Montgomery Gentry’s Eddie Montgomery, he.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Taylor Sanders

Aug 06, 2024 at 10:31 am by Bethany Bowman

When I met singer/producer Terran 'T-RAN' Gilbert of 22Visionz Entertainment last year, he mentioned a remarkable artist he was working with, Taylor Sanders. It took nearly.... Read More