Chayce Beckham’s rise in the country music scene isn’t just about winning the nineteenth season of ‘American Idol’. It’s about how his voice, lyrics and personality have brought a refreshing authenticity to the genre. The California native has carved a niche for himself, blending raw honesty with relatable storytelling, reaching out to listeners who may …
There’s a striking similarity in the circle of Gen Z artists: they—yes, even the men—are more willing to be open, vulnerable, even emotional. It used to be a dirty word; emotional. Take the idea of hysteria, the so-called ‘over emotion’ of women, taken out of context and more often than not, criticised by the very …
The latest album from Gangstagrass, ‘The Blackest Thing on the Menu’, debuted at #1 on the Billboard “Bluegrass Albums” chart this week, marking their second time reaching #1 on the chart as trailblazers blending bluegrass and hip-hop. Acknowledged worldwide as a “hip-hop group,” this achievement showcases how Gangstagrass is bridging genres and transcending boundaries, reinforcing …
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Country music megastar and The Voice US coach Blake Shelton has signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. “Blake is one of the biggest personalities and presences in media,” says Jon Loba, President, Frontline Recordings, Americas, BMG. “America first got to know him through incredible, timeless songs and live shows and then fell in love with …
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On 4th October, ‘Live From The Ryman Vol. 2’, the highly anticipated new live album from six-time Grammy Award winner Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit. The album captures the magic of the band’s sold-out shows at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium, recorded over four of the last six years by longtime front-of-house engineer, Cain Hogsed. …
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This was a fun listen! Admittedly, we all need some more fun in our lives, particularly when it comes to music. Murphy opens with the chugging, string focused ‘I Never Learned To Drive’, a track that emulates its topic in an imaginative way – to its merit. In fact, all the tracks on this EP …
‘Leave the Light On’ has a compelling blend of roots and Americana. What was the core inspiration behind this track, and how did the creative process unfold? The song was inspired by a specific occasion when I missed my train home from London and had a huge wave of guilt as I had been away …
Eric, your newest single ‘Shadow of a Man’ is an upbeat track that lyrically delves into the struggles of losing yourself. Can you share the inspiration behind this track and any particular experiences that shaped its creation? To my shame, I must confess I got into a fight with my best friend at the time, …
Your latest single ‘Keys to Kentucky’ has been a hit among fans. Can you share the story behind this song and what inspired its creation? We wrote this with our very good friend, Jon Decious. Jon is a great dude…eccentric redneck. It was actually our first time writing together, and we had spent half a …
Wyn, seeing ‘Who I Am’ featured in Celine Dion’s documentary ‘I Am: Celine Dion’ must be an incredible experience. How did you first hear about your song being included, and what was your initial reaction? I found out about ‘Who I Am ‘ being included in the documentary through my label. When they told me, …
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