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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‘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
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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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After speaking with Charley Crockett, I am in a daze. Crockett is wild, even through video call. Never to be underestimated and always unexpected, Crockett calls me from a vintage convertible in a California canyon, wearing sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat and chewing on a toothpick. The image in itself is startling in its glamour and
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Kaitlin Butts takes the directors reins for the new video for ‘Roadrunner’, the title track from her upcoming new album Roadrunner!, out June 28 via Soundly Music. Part travelogue, part wink-wink farce, the video depicts life on the road for Butts and her band the Mules (formerly the Ass-tronauts) in adventures both real and delightfully, hilariously embellished.
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GRAMMY ® Award-winning and prolific singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson was surprised by Opry member Reba McEntire tonight, live on NBC’s ‘The Voice’, with an invitation to become an official member of the Grand Ole Opry. The multi-platinum and reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Louisiana native will be inducted into the Opry family on
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Morgan Wallen will be taking to the BST Hyde Park on 4th July, which promises to be his biggest UK performance to date. Today, it has been announced that he will share the stage with country superstars Riley Green, Ernest and Ella Langley – with even more artists to be announced. Riley Green will make
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The winners of the 59th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards have been announced. The event, hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winner Reba McEntire, during the live broadcast, McEntire also announced her return as host for the 60th ACM Awards in 2025. The night’s top honour, Entertainer of the Year, was awarded to Lainey Wilson. Chris
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