Music Spotlight: Will Jones

Jul 21, 2025 at 01:25 pm by Bethany Bowman

Will Jones grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Carroll County and was born into a family band called the Cana Ramblers. With his father being part of a regional bluegrass.... 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

James Robert Webb Releases 'Weekend Outlaw'

Jun 06, 2025 at 07:33 am by Bethany Bowman

As reported in my Music Spotlight column in 2020, James Robert Webb was a gifted musician before he became an acclaimed radiologist. However, like many of us with dual caree.... 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

Tayla Lynn Releases ‘Singin Loretta’

May 30, 2025 at 10:13 am by Bethany Bowman

Loretta Lynn's granddaughter, Tayla Lynn, has released her 2nd album to honor her grandmother, Singin’ Loretta.  As part of the Opry's 100 celebrations, on May 13.... 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

Music Spotlight: Rebecca Lynn Howard

May 02, 2025 at 08:35 am by Bethany Bowman

Country music singer and songwriter Rebecca Lynn Howard grew up in Salyersville, Kentucky, a stone's throw from Loretta Lynn's beloved Butcher Holler. Like so many I've inte.... 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: 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

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

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

Tyler Rich Releases Sophomore Album, Hello California

Mar 10, 2025 at 11:27 am by Bethany Bowman

Country music singer-songwriter Tyler Rich released his sophomore album, Hello California, on March 7th. This 10-track independent project tells the story of a California nati.... 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