The Country Music Association has revealed three nights of concerts at Ascend Amphitheater from 6th June through to 8th June with Country legends and rising stars gracing the open-air venue in downtown Nashville. On Thursday, ‘Celebrating 60 Years of Curb Records’ kicks off the Ascend nightly concerts with Lee Brice, Sawyer Brown, Rodney Atkins, Dylan …
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Some might say that Billy Bragg is an odd choice for our Blast From The Past section, after all, he remains an accomplished performer who continues to give audiences not just something to sing along to, but something to think about. As an artist/activist, Bragg – the so-called ‘Bard of Barking’ – has consistently been …
In the heart of Georgia, amidst the sweltering heat and the rich history of the South, Blackberry Smoke emerged as a beacon of musical authenticity over two decades ago. With their upcoming album ‘Be Right Here’ set to release on February 16th, the band continues to captivate audiences worldwide, blending elements of rock, country, and …
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Evolving for its third installation of iconic country collaborations with a new artist at its helm, ‘HIXTAPE: Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE’ has been released today, as a tribute to GRAMMY and CMA Award-winning country legend, Joe Diffie. Released in conjunction with the Diffie estate on the fourth anniversary of his passing, the album features never-before-heard …
Blossoming country pop singer-songwriter and Portland, TN native, Mattie Taylor, has joined PLA Media’s roster. Among her recent accomplishments, Mattie has shared the stage with Grammy-award-winning country singer, Linda Davis. As well as getting performances at events such as the CMA Fest and Tennessee Songwriter’s Week under her belt. “We are delighted to welcome rising tunesmith, Mattie Taylor, …
Lily Rose has announced that she will be releasing a brand new EP ‘Runnin’ Outta Time’ on Friday 10th May, following on from her recent performances at C2C in March. “All I’ve ever wanted to do is write and perform songs just like these,” shares Rose. “In my opinion, these six songs are the …
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Hammond Dallas achieves the romance with this track. Combining together Americana and blues seamlessly, this track serves to highlight Hammond Dallas’ impeccable vocals. With intriguing bass and piano lines competing for attention, it’s Hammond Dallas that feels spotlighted all the way through the song. Hammond Dallas very kindly allows for the guitar to take centre …
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In the chill of a Vermont winter, amidst the triumphs of family life and the creative whirlwind of her career, Anaïs Mitchell invites us into her world (or should that be underworld?). “My older kid just ‘levelled up’ to a new belt in taekwondo this morning. My little one is getting over a stomach flu. …
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Everything started off well for Mac on this track, with a big, semi-epic mix that melded seamlessly with her voice. The guitar lines are almost blended completely into the mix, so that they are nearly imperceptible, but they still add a shimmer here and there at the end of each line. Another victim of the …
There’s something deeply comforting about listening to musicians you feel are a safe pair of hands. Never an awkward note placement or an uncomfortable line, to put it simply, The Fargo Railroad Co. are reliable, they’re talented instrumentalists and they write songs that make you want to sing along. The album’s best tracks are probably …
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