Kris James’ debut solo album has been four years in the making after his band, The Scheme broke up when they were on the brink of making it big time. James, heartbroken by the collapse of the project he’d worked tirelessly on turned to music as he always did as a way of getting through. …
This collection is different to the majority of Christmas records we’ve reviewed in this issue, there are no originals but it doesn’t mean it’s not original in it’s delivery. I feel Young takes a humble approach, the idea that the ‘old ones are the best’ is the basis but his arrangements are inspired. This is …
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Shires voice is so unique and beautiful. I only became familiar with her work when The Highwomen formed and have loved her voice ever since. The album stands out from the majority as there is so much original material on it, nine in total with just two covers in the shape of ‘What Are You …
The final countdown is on! With “The 55th Annual CMA Awards” airing in just a few short hours, early winners were revealed this morning in two categories. First-time CMA Awards winner Kelsea Ballerini and nine-time CMA Awards winner, Kenny Chesney take home trophies in two categories for “half of my hometown.” Produced by Ballerini, Ross Copperman and Jimmy Robbins the collaboration wins in both the CMA Musical …
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Fallon, best known perhaps for his work as part of The Gaslight Anthem, delivers an intriguing record full of unique interpretations of classic hymns and carols. You may look at this track list and think, well that’s been done before, but never like this. Take Fallon’s version of ‘Amazing Grace’ for example, so delicate and …
The Australian duo President Street have been enjoying touring around the UK and Europe in recent weeks. Their sound has shifted a lot with the release of their new record ‘Heartbreak Player’ from their acoustic beginnings we now hear a heavily produced, electronic-pop sound. Ruby and Pete spoke to me about the new release and …
One of our favourite country supergroups have reunited for the festive season and we couldn’t be happier! Miranda Lambert, Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe have delivered an original record that only features three covers and they’re not your usual suspects! It begins with the title track, an upbeat number featuring Lambert on lead vocals, the …
‘Something Worth Remembering’ is an exemplary country record by Pratt. The album has a feel good factor about it, with up-beat songs such as ‘You Gotta Jump in’ and ‘A Song You Can Drink a Beer to’. His tone of voice and style is not too dissimilar from early Jason Aldean; he leans slightly more …
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When did you first know you wanted to be a musician? I knew from a pretty young age that I wanted to do music. I grew up in a family of musicians. My dad was a producer, I grew up going to the studio with him. So I was always around musicians. He ended up …
Tenpenny is really enjoying life right now, not long after the release of ‘Midtown Diaries’ he returns with his Christmas record, ‘Naughty List’. The album has that upbeat, country-rock vibe to it that we’ve come to know and love from Tenpenny. It features a good mix of originals and classics starting with the fun-loving ‘Neon …
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