I reviewed one of the band’s previous records last year, it was my first time listening to them and I was pleasantly surprised by their all round artistry. The band really showcase their musicianship on their latest four song EP, opening with the dramatic instrumental that becomes the title track. It has a cinematic feel […]
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Anna Howie is a homegrown talent who’s debut 11 track album seeks to solidify her status as one of the fastest rising stars of the scene. Howie penned some of the album in Nashville and reflects upon her time there whilst she also takes influence from family and friends and the trials and tribulations we
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Dustin Lynch has never quite got the respect and the attention that he deserves over the past few years. In his own words he says how excited he is to go on his headline ‘Party Mode’ tour because he’s always had to be an opener. His duet ‘Thinking Bout You’ with Mackenzie Porter was a
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For those of you who remember the group Southern Halo, you’re bound to enjoy American Blonde as the two older Morris sisters return to the spotlight to form the duo. The songs are grittier and edgier than Southern Halo’s but with a new producer on board the pair feel they have found their true sound.
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Pamela Hopkins’ has had a successful career in law enforcement and as an English teacher, the latter of which has no doubt helped her when it comes to crafting lyrics. For this latest EP, Hopkins tries to establish music as her full time job and why not? Her voice is unique, a slight southern twang
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I love a good concept album, although they don’t pass my desk too regularly in the country music scene and certainly not as a debut album. However, The Nashvillains seem to be a group that goes against the grain and defies the norm. The nine track album was written completely by the members of The
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A trained hypnotherapist and Reiki master, there are many different levels to Hannah Bethel’s personality. But above all, she is a master storyteller, transporting you to a singular, detailed moment in her music and with this record she takes things one step further. Bethel’s voice is reminiscent of Ashley Monroe mixed with early Taylor Swift,
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Paul J Bolger has been keeping himself busy since his 2020 self titled album and has released a collection of ten songs in tribute to his Uncle who Paul says was a great singer and sportsman and a huge inspiration to him when he was a kid. The record opens fittingly with ‘The Start Of
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I have attended the Ryman Auditorium, in downtown Nashville, and been witness to the music of B.B. King, Tommy Emmanuel, Victoria Justice, Dodie and the comedy of Jim Gaffigan. This year the Ryman celebrates its 130th anniversary from humble beginnings in 1892 to the Mother Church of today. Of all the incredible venues to absorb
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Luke Combs closed out C2C with a bang as he performed one of the most energetic headline sets that I’ve ever seen at C2C and there was a surprise in store as he welcomed Ed Sheeran to the stage for a special duet! The day got off to the very best of starts as Caitlyn
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