In the vast realm of folk music, where authenticity and innovation intertwine, The Urban Folk Quartet (UFQ) stands out among the rest for their pursuit of a well-rounded folk sound that includes big band jazz, funk and north Indian music. Hailing not from the bustling streets of Nashville, but rather from the eclectic melting pot …
The CMA Fest 2024 will officially commence in downtown Nashville this evening, running from 6-9 June. Celebrating its 51st year, the festival continues to connect fans with country music and provide support to the CMA Foundation. For four nights, country music fans will get to watch the brightest and best country music artists performing on …
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A decade has elapsed since Nick Mulvey’s debut solo project, ‘First Mind,’ emerged onto the music scene, leaving an indelible mark on listeners worldwide. Transporting ourselves back to the dynamic landscape of 2010, Mulvey’s decision to part ways with his jazz ensemble, Portico Quartet, was laden with both risk and possibility. It marked a pivotal …
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Trannie Anderson, a songwriter hailing from the heart of Waco, Texas, has been making waves in country music. As is often the case with songwriters, you might recognise the tracks Anderson has written before her name rings any bells: ‘Heart Like A Truck’ by Lainey Wilson, ‘3 Feet Tall’ by Cole Swindell and ‘taylor did’ …
If you’re looking for the place to watch “CMA Fest” 2024, we’ve got the details of when and where you can watch the three-hour concert special starring hosts Jelly Roll and Ashley McBryde. For those of us fortunate enough to live in the USA, “CMA Fest” will air Tuesday, June 25 at 8/7c on ABC, …
The Country Music Association announced “CMA Fest,” the Music Event of Summer, will air Tuesday, June 25 at 8/7c on ABC, and will stream next day on Hulu. The three-hour primetime concert special, which is set to film in Nashville during the 51st CMA Fest later this week, is hosted by Jelly Roll and Ashley …
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Allen is gearing up to release her third album ‘Eight Pointed Star’. The Americana artist comes back with a single that is a celebration of entering a new phase of life. Where the laidback acoustic guitar falls back and Allen’s soft vocals are allowed to take the spotlight, her lyricism shines. In true Americana style, …
Brooke Eden is nearly crying. One could say that it’s a bad sign when your interviewee starts to tear up, but this particular conversation demands it, as we speak, my eyes get misted too. “I’ve had to learn how to take control of my emotions when I’m performing it [the song ‘All My Life’]. Especially …
What happens when you marry the rock guitar chops of Bonnie Raitt and the songwriting honesty of Lindsey Jordan? Alana Springsteen, that’s what. In an ever-growing genre like country music, it can become increasingly hard for artists to stand out among the crowd, but Springsteen (no relation to Bruce that we know of) brings together …
The best way to describe Lauren Watkins is probably smooth. Every note she sings is like honey, sweet even when she’s talking about smoking Camel Blues or taking shots of tequila. Watkins takes on the neotraditional genre of country, with a twinge of Kacey Musgraves’ acoustic sound (as well as her penchant for writing wistful …
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