Kasey Tyndall isn’t a little bit country and a little bit rock n ’roll. She’s a whole lot country and even more rock n’ roll. If Joan Jett and Gretchen Wilson had a baby, it would be Kasey Tyndall.
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Tag: Country Music
Steve Moakler Releases New Record, ‘Blue Jeans’
Nashville, TN Steve Moakler was featured in my Music Spotlight column in 2018 when he released his Born Ready record. Since then a lot of has shifted in his life and his newest album, Blue Jeans, reflects these naturally occurring changes.
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: Heidi Raye
Nashville, TN It is not surprising at all when a country music singer says they come from a small rural town. What is surprising is when that small rural town is in Canada. Heidi Raye was born and raised on a hobby farm Dawson Creek, British Columbia, a place that she describes as the Texas of Canada. Her dad was a John Deere salesman and a Pro Team Roper while her mom was a Pro Barrel Racer. She began singing in church when she was 3, learned to play guitar when she was 12, and then began exploring songwriting soon thereafter. The only genre of music she was exposed to was Country Music. “We say ‘y’all’. I didn’t know it was only a southern thing until I moved to America.”
Read MoreFree Admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame December 15
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to partner with the Ford Motor Company Fund for the museum’s 11th Ford Community Day, on Sunday, December 15. Museum admission will be FREE from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. next Sunday, as a way to say “thank you” to the Middle Tennessee community and to reward lucky out-of-town visitors. Tours of Hatch Show Print and Historic RCA Studio B will also be free and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: SmithField
Comprised of vocalists Trey Smith and Jennifer Fielder, SiriusXM “Highway Find,” SmithField comes from Waxahachie, Texas. These life-long friends have taken the stage by storm with their memorable music and stunning harmonies. Here is their story.
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: Levi Hummon
Nashville, TN Levi Hummon is a rarity when it comes to singers and songwriters. He was actually born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, “literally on ‘The Row’” as he explains. His father, Marcus Hummon, was and still is an accomplished songwriter and he wrote songs like the Grammy Award Winning “Bless the Open Road” (Rascal Flatts), “Ready to Run” and “Cowboy Take Me Away” (Dixie Chicks), “Born to Fly” (Sarah Evans) along with songs for many country music artists, including Top 40 singles for Tim McGraw, Wynonna Judd, and Alabama. His mother, Becca Stevens, runs a non-profit, Thistle Farms which helps women who have survived trafficking, prostitution, and addiction get a second chance at life.
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: Candi Carpenter
Long before Dolly Parton tweeted her praises on October 9, 2019, Candi Carpenter was on my radar. I had heard about her via Kalie Shorr and the Song Suffragettes and had been following her for over a year. I finally got the chance to meet up with her. Carpenter’s ‘Where I Came From” story is like none other.
Read MoreKalie Shorr Releases First-Ever Full Link Album, ‘Open Book’
After her album release party on September 26, Music Spotlight artist, Kalie Shorr’s long-anticipated, brutally honest first-ever full-length album, Open Book, is finally available. She had already released “Too Much To Say” which is an introduction to Shorr’s new sonic direction where she daringly plunges into an abyss of vulnerability. Tapering the rock n’ roll sound to a more sustained acoustic vibe, her second song “Escape,” is an emotionally raw but hopeful piece that has proven to be a fan favorite at Shorr’s live shows. Recently Shorr released a music video for one of my personal favorite’s “Lullaby.” Hurt and anger become exposed with this pop-rock inspired fragile anthem for the wounded.
Read More‘Twice the Dream’ Comes to Nashville’s Regal Cinema
“Twice the Dream” is the perfect family film for Nashville music lovers.
Read MoreMichael Ray Celebrates 3rd Number One Hit ‘One That Got Away’
The “One That Got Away” is a song written by Jesse Frasure, Josh Osborne, Matthew Ramsey, and Trevor Rosen, and recorded by American country music singer Michael Ray. Matthew Ramsey and Trevor Rosen are part of the blazing hot country band, Old Dominion, and are among the top songwriters in Nashville and America. They, along with Jesse Frasure and Josh Osborne decided to “let this one go” and not put the song on their own album. Yet somehow, in the back of their heads, they knew they had written a likely hit. It got tossed in the pile with all the other “later” songs.
Read MoreKenny Chesney Wins Billboard Music Award
Kenny Chesney wins Billboard Music Award for Top Country Tour.
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: Emily Hackett
The songs on Emily Hackett’s EP, By the Sun, bring a fresh new vibe to the traditional county music story-telling and provide an enjoyable experience for all music lovers.
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: Kalie Shorr
When I first heard Kalie Shorr, it was on Sirius XM’s The Highway in 2016. Fight Like a Girl was a gutsy song by a cute girl who was trying to navigate the murky waters of country music in Nashville. But when I sat down to speak to her, as…
Read MoreEric Church to Release New Album on October 5th
Eric Church speaks to the Church Choir directly via video address to announce his new album, Desperate Man, is set for an October 5 release.
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: Steve Moakler
Steve Moakler releases fifth studio album, ‘Born Ready’ on June 15th.
Read More8th Annual ‘Music City Gives Back’ Free Concert at Ascend Park June 4th
Hear Big and Rich, Rodney Atkins, Ashley McBride, Travis Denning and Drew Baldridge in a free concert at Ascend Park to mark the opening of the CMAFest on June 4th in an All-Star Concert benefitting W.O. Smith Music School.
Read MoreKenny Chesney Offers ‘Songs For the Saints’ July 27
Kenny Chesney’s ‘Songs for the Saints’ is an album about the refuges we all have, how temporary life is and the way we navigate to better places, dig in and face the destruction.
Read MoreGrand Ole Opry to Salute Charley Pride May 4th and 5th with Country Pride Weekend
The Grand Ole Opry and 650 AM WSM will salute Charlie Pride with a Country Pride Weekend on May 4 and 5 by celebrating the legendary entertainer’s 25th Opry Member Anniversary.
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve in Nashville
Everything you need to know about celebrating New Year’s in Nashville’s Music City.
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 MoreLuke Bryan Launches “What Makes You Country” Album December 8.
Luke Bryan Launches “What Makes You Country” Album with New RIAA Certifications and TV Appearances
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: Carly Pearce
Carly Pearce named Pandora Artist to Watch 2018 Reigns Atop Canadian Mediabase & Billboard Country Airplay Charts
Read MoreCelebrate the Holidays With a Star-Studded “CMA Country Christmas” Airing November 27th on ABC
CMA Country Christmas airs Monday, November 27th on ABC.
Read MoreChase Rice to Release ‘Lambs and Lions’ Album November 17
Chase Rice to Release “Lambs and Lions” November 17 along with a “We Are Lions” school Spirit Contest.
Read MoreGarth Brooks Wins Entertainer of the Year for the 6th Time at the CMAs
Garth Brooks Names Entertainer of the Year for the 6th Time; Chris Stapleton, Brothers Osborne Night’s Top Winners at the 51st Annual CMA Awards
Read MoreKenny Chesney’s ‘Live in No Shoes Nation’ is #1
Kenny Chesney’s “Live in No Shoes Nation” is the biggest live country album debut of this century.
Read MoreDarius Rucker Releases New Album ‘When was the Last Time’
Darius Rucker is turning heads at CBS Sunday Morning, The New Yorker, USA Today, and Today Show with his new album, WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME.
Read MoreKenny Chesney Announces New Live Album and Stadium Tour
Kenny Chesney releases his “Live from No Shoes Nation” album and announces his “Trip Around the Sun Tour” stadium tour.
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: LynnMarie
LynnMarie is the only female Polka player to ever be nominated for a Grammy.
Read MoreChampion Car Wash Presents the Back Porch Concert Series at Fontanel – Last Shows of the Season
Last shows of the season feature the Strung Together Bluegrass Band on Sept 21, and Rolling Stone Magazine-acclaimed artist Don Gallardo on Sept. 28
Read MoreLittle Big Town Concludes Residency at the Ryman as They Are Honored in Music City
With Little Big Town’s vocal expertise and unmatched harmonies, their residency at the Ryman and star on the Music City Walk of Fame is well deserved.
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: Brynn Marie
Brynn Marie was inspired to write and record her new single, Phoenix, which is an anthem to everyone who is fighting for something.
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: Preston James
Sixteen year-old Preston James takes his love of classic southern soul to the next level as he performs in Nashville.
Read MoreBeau Davidson: We Are Blessed
If we don’t acknowledge our blessings, we may take our unique American ways and liberties for granted.
Read MoreA Nashville Weekend That Will Live in Legend
This weekend in Nashville, something happened that has never happened before. CMAFest, Bonnaroo and the Stanley Cup Final all occurred at the same time. The first two were planned, but the final came as a little bit of a surprise. CMAFest started in 1972 at Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium and…
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: Wilson
“If you can’t feel it, it ain’t worth singing.” Vocalist/guitarist Chad Wilson
Read MoreEric Church Has a Record Year
Eric Church breaks records and gives it his all during his “Holding My Own Tour.”
Read MoreLuke Bryan Did Not Disappoint
Two Time ACMA Entertainer of the Year Winner, Luke Bryan, once again performed in Nashville, for two sold-out shows at the Bridgestone arena and he did not disappoint.
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