From songwriter to record executive, Mike Curb has shaped country music history. In this candid Q&A, he reflects on his career, iconic artists, and the evolution of the genre. From his early days as a songwriter and producer to becoming one of Nashville’s most influential record executives, Mike Curb has left an indelible mark on […]
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Noelle Toland brings retro charm and modern spirit to Nashville’s country scene. Here, she reflects on her musical roots, storytelling journey, and the songs that shaped her sound. With a voice steeped in classic country tradition and a knack for heartfelt storytelling, Noelle Toland has crafted a style that bridges eras. Originally from Oregon, she
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Irish singer-songwriter Janet Devlin brings rural roots and fearless honesty to country music with a career defined by resilience, reinvention, and emotional truth, and hints at what is to come. Janet Devlin’s connection to country music runs deep – passed down through generations and shaped by lived experience, embedded in the rhythms of rural life
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From small-town roots to country stardom, Dylan Scott opens up on fame, family, and his biggest album yet — Easy Does It is just the beginning. Dylan Scott doesn’t arrive with a roar. He doesn’t need to. While other artists blare headlines and chase virality, Scott has crafted one of the most quietly dominant careers
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Your music is known for its emotional resonance. How do you tap into those feelings when writing a song? I just try to push myself to be a honest as possible about the things I think, feel, and observe in the world around me. Moving from Baltimore to Nashville was a significant step in your
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Can you tell us about ‘Messages in Blood’? What inspired the music and themes behind it? By the time of this new album I wanted to pull things back to where I’d started, just me and acoustic guitar and vocal, stripping back the excess. I’d experimented with a lot of different sounds before this, such
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Congratulations on ‘Change of Plan’! Could you share the inspiration behind the album and what the creative process was like? Thank you! ‘Change of Plan’ was a celebration of a collaboration of people who I met along my journey and gave me a chance to explore other genres and stories in my life. Your EP
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Can you tell us more about your latest musical project, ‘The Brig Lily’? How did this collaboration come together, and what inspired the lyrics? ‘The Brig’ was written as a performance poem and provided me with one or two moments of real satisfaction before the two young men were born. In the verse I postulate
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Nathan, your debut studio EP ‘Uncovered Vol. 1’ features a collection of covers that pay homage to Northern Irish songwriting. What drew you to focus on reinterpretations rather than original compositions for this debut? I ran a night in Belfast called Songbook for 6 years that showcased local songwriters with the backing of an
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‘Another Side’ marks a reimagining of your 15th studio album, ‘The Other Side’. What inspired you to revisit and rework this particular album? Often on tour, listeners ask, “What album sounds the most like what I’ve just heard you do live?” and it can be a struggle to point to anything that’s not highly produced
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