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Jake and Shelby Release Debut Album, Learning to Love

Oct 12, 2025 at 11:15 am by Bethany Bowman

I featured Jake Lawson and Shelby Haim in January of 2024 when they put out their Just Us EP.  At that time, they were both teenagers who met while attending Cedarstone.... Read More

Sinclair Releases 'God Forbid'

Sep 22, 2025 at 12:58 pm by Bethany Bowman

One of the first people I ever interviewed was Sinclair way back in 2019. Her music is considered alternative pop, but what drew me to her was her immense talent. Her roots.... Read More

38 Special Release Milestone Record

Sep 19, 2025 at 08:08 am by Bethany Bowman

Occasionally, I get to interview someone I grew up listening to on the radio. 38 Special was my absolute favorite rock band in my late teens and early 20s, producing mega hi.... Read More

Russell Dickerson Releases' Famous Back Home' Album

Aug 22, 2025 at 07:24 am by Bethany Bowman

Since Russell Dickerson burst onto the music charts in 2017 with his massive hits "Yours," "Blue Tacoma," and "Every Little Thing," he has become a staple in the country mus.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Billianne

Aug 15, 2025 at 01:29 pm by Bethany Bowman

While Rolling Stone Magazine has compared newcomer Billianne to a young Adele, I have to disagree. I found her voice more akin to an indie/pop version of Alison Krauss. Eith.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Trey Calloway

Aug 15, 2025 at 07:57 am by Bethany Bowman

When I interviewed Trey Calloway at CRS 2025, there was an instant kindred spirit, and I knew I wanted to do a full feature on him once the opportunity arose. Like so many o.... Read More

Adam Warner Releases 'Came Back Country'

Aug 13, 2025 at 10:08 am by Bethany Bowman

When I interviewed Adam Warner in 2022, I quickly learned that he has one of the most authentic country voices in the genre. The former Marine is unashamedly pro-American, a.... Read More

Review: Dolly, A True Original Musical

Aug 11, 2025 at 10:38 am by Bethany Bowman

The world premiere of Dolly: A True Original Musical is happening at The Fisher Center for Performing Arts in Nashville, Tennessee, until August 31st. When musicals.... Read More

Halestorm Releases Sixth Studio Album, Everest

Aug 08, 2025 at 07:25 am by Bethany Bowman

Halestorm, the GRAMMY-winning band initially formed by siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale with guitarist Joe Hottinger and bassist Josh Smith, has announced Everest, their sixth.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Taylor-Rae

Jul 18, 2025 at 07:35 am by Bethany Bowman

Taylor-Rae is a country music singer from British Columbia, Canada. Since I began writing my column, I have learned about the immense popularity of country music in Canada, wh.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Sister Sadie

Jul 02, 2025 at 10:07 am by Bethany Bowman

As I have been exploring Bluegrass Music more seriously, a band that kept appearing in my emails was the all-girl group Sister Sadie. When my friend and Music Spotlight arti.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Jet Black Roses

Jun 26, 2025 at 07:20 pm by Bethany Bowman

The first song I heard from Jet Black Roses was "PsychoBoogieHoochieCoo," and it reminded me of the R&B and Funk music I listened to in the 1980s. It turns out that, tec.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Bizz Bigsby

Jun 20, 2025 at 07:20 am by Bethany Bowman

Before I discovered my love for country music, I grew up listening to and liking various forms of jazz and Motown music.  When I came across Nashville-born Wendall "Biz.... Read More
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Red Bull Announces 2025 Jukebox Songwriting Competition

May 22, 2025 at 12:05 pm by Bethany Bowman

Red Bull is turning up the volume for the second year with the return of its electrifying Red Bull Jukebox Songwriting Competition— open for submissions now through Ju.... 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