Women of Country Music

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

Music Spotlight: Sunny Sweeney

Aug 01, 2025 at 07:50 am by Bethany Bowman

Because singer/songwriter Erin Enderlin spoke so highly about Sunny Sweeney, I knew I wanted to interview her to see what all the fuss was about. After speaking with Swe.... 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: Ashley Brooks

May 30, 2025 at 12:07 pm by Bethany Bowman

Ashley Brooks, aka the Georgia Gypsy, is an up-and-coming country powerhouse who grew up and still lives in the North Georgia countryside. And though her dad was in a band,.... 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

Taylor Hughes Releases Old Fashioned You

Mar 07, 2025 at 06:15 am by Bethany Bowman

I have long been a fan of Taylor Hughes since I first interviewed her in 2021. Her rich contralto adds a unique depth to her songs, making them resonate with listeners w.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Lily Rose

Mar 05, 2025 at 10:32 am by Bethany Bowman

Lily Rose came across my radar in 2021 when her mega-hit “Villain” hit the airwaves and she was soon named to the 2022 CMT Next Women of Country. Rose hails.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Lily Rose

Mar 05, 2025 at 10:32 am by Bethany Bowman

Lily Rose came across my radar in 2021 when her mega-hit “Villain” hit the airwaves and she was soon named to the 2022 CMT Next Women of Country. Rose hails.... Read More

Kasey Tyndall Releases Self-Titled Album

Feb 28, 2025 at 07:39 am by Bethany Bowman

Since I first featured Kasey Tyndall in January 2020, a lot has happened since the rising artist got her start. She has been on tour with Drake White, Ella Langley, and Ian.... Read More

Runaway June Release “To Be Yours”

Feb 07, 2025 at 01:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Runaway June is a female country music trio comprised of Stevie Woodward (lead vocals/guitar/harmonica/piano), Natalie Stovall (vocals/fiddle/guitar), and Jennifer Wayne (vo.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Taylor Austin Dye

Dec 11, 2024 at 02:38 pm by Bethany Bowman

Taylor Austin Dye hails from Booneville, Kentucky, where she first discovered her passion for singing at age five. She reported, “My mother said I learned to sing.... Read More

Chapel Hart Releases Hartfelt Family Christmas

Nov 19, 2024 at 02:30 pm by Bethany Bowman

Each year I like to feature a new Christmas album or two, and when I heard about Chapel Hart’s Hartfelt Family Christmas album, I knew it was the one I wanted to cover.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Noelle Toland

Nov 05, 2024 at 05:15 am by Bethany Bowman

Noelle Toland describes her music as modern, old-school country. Although she didn’t come from a musical family, her family were huge music fans. Toland recalled.... 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