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 …
‘Cavalry’ by name, cavalry by nature. Schmude explodes onto this EP with ‘Tumbleweed (Roll On)’, it’s a huge track that instantly makes an impact. Where Schmude excels is in the imagery of his lyrics, they paint a picture whilst his mixture of country, rock and folk combine to create a six-song EP with gusto. ‘The …
Patton and Brokus are back! This time, the Austin folk-rock duo have brought 20 songs to ‘Big Red Gibson’. Patton takes on most of the vocals on this latest album, as Brokus has been struggling with allergies. As far as the pair go, it is a more rock than folk entry into their discography, but …
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On their debut album, Cole & Ward introduce themselves most with ‘Deep Blood Moon’. The track features swaggering guitar, whilst maintaining a tongue-in-cheek charm that’s undeniably funky. As the bluesy piano comes in, we are completely hooked. When Cole & Ward are at their most playful, they’re also at their best. There’s something refreshing about …
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