American Idol alum and CMT’s Next Women of Country member Laci Kaye Booth combines soulful, smooth vocals with honest, heartfelt lyrics that make the country crooner stand out in the crowded pool of aspiring artists.
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Music Spotlight: Julia Cole
Prolific urban-country singer/songwriter Julia Cole delivers something for everyone with her innate ability to relate to her audience via her original music.
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: Presley and Taylor
NASHVILLE, Tennessee- Even though they are only 23 and 22, the sister duo known as Presley and Taylor have been a part of the music business for over eight years. And even with the pair being reared in the town of Middlefield, Connecticut, they grew up in a household where Tammy Wynette, Alan Jackson, and Randy Travis played on a constant loop, and weekend trips to their grandparents meant family singalongs of Loretta Lynn standards.
Read MoreEmily Hackett Releases Heartfelt ‘Handle’
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – I first interviewed Emily Hackett in October 2018 when she was featured in my Music Spotlight column. There has been a lot of shifts in the music world since then and we were able to talk about how that is affecting her/the industry.
As mentioned in my column, in 2018 Hackett released her EP By the Sun, and in 2019 she released its counterpart By the Moon which landed her as one of CMT Next Women of Country for 2019.
Read MoreSix WSMV Employees Self-Isolate Over Possible Coronavirus Exposure at Country Music Television Telethon, Report Says
Scoop: Nashville reported Tuesday that WSMV has ordered six employees to self-isolate for 14 days at home after they were potentially exposed to the coronavirus.
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: Parker McKay
Northeast native, singer-songwriter, Parker Mckay has established herself in Nashville as the breath of fresh air that pop-country needs.
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: ABI Makes Her Bluebird Debut
After playing arenas with Kelly Clarkson and Pentatonix, ABI make her Bluebird Cafe debut.
Read MoreBrett Young to Receive ASCAP’s Songwriter-Artist of the Year Award
Fueling momentum from his Platinum debut album and four consecutive No. 1 singles, Brett Young has now been named the 2018 ASCAP Country Songwriter-Artist of the Year. Young will be celebrated at the 56th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards on Monday, November 12 in Nashville. The Songwriter-Artist of the Year Award…
Read MoreTennessee to Beef Up TV Production Incentives
Despite past problems and controversies, Tennessee officials are piling on more incentive money for TV production crews to film within the state. That’s because they want another show just like “Nashville,” which aired for several years on ABC and then on CMT. State officials are now offering incentives for more…
Read MoreTrace Adkins’ “Still a Soldier” Video is a Powerful Tribute to Veterans and Their Families
Trace Adkins has demonstrated his unwavering support for our military servicemen once again by releasing song and video, “Still a Soldier.”
Read MoreLittle Big Town Joins a Vocal Powerhouse for a Heavenly Collaboration
Little Big Town Andra Day We would like to personally hug the person who had the idea to get Little Big Town and Andra Day together to sing. The Grammy-winning country superstars and the R&B powerhouse took to the stage at last night’s CMT Artists of the Year event for…
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