Is Country Rap Finally the Next Big Thing? Those who predicted years ago that hip-hop would eventually seep into all other forms of music were right. It took a while,…
This Saturday goes darker with ‘Richter’ song and video. Metal legend Philip Labonte helps out. A typical song by This Saturday is about partying and having a good time, but…
Sometimes the best feel-good music is born from pain. Country music’s rebellious sensation Creed Fisher knows it well, tracing his musical, and personal evolution back to a very unlikely, yet…
One of Granger Smith’s favorite parts of his own show happens right at the beginning, when he first walks out on stage. The welcoming cheer from the audience sends a…
Taylor McCall takes some dark turns on his new album Black Powder Soul. By JIM HANNAFORD Like many people who make music, Taylor McCall finds it to be a necessary…
Rough-and-rowdy Brantley Gilbert grows older and wiser. STORY BY JIM HANNAFORD If Brantley Gilbert ever needs a refresher on what’s important in his life, he can just look in the…
Ray Scott Premieres Two Powerful Traditional Songs in Advance of His September 17 LP, Cover The Earth There are two kinds of artists in this world: those who play it…
Brian Kelley’s solo album ‘Sunshine State of Mind’ celebrates sea and sand His new solo album makes it clear that Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley isn’t the one from Georgia….
Life comes full circle for Craig Morgan. STORY BY JIM HANNAFORD Craig Morgan never had a burning desire to be a famous country singer, even though he grew up practically…
Big Sound, Big Ambitions for Outspoken Musical Artist Tim Montana Rank-and-file workers don’t always get enough credit, so Tim Montana thought it would be a good idea to salute them…
Musical sensation Laine Hardy has deep roots in South Louisiana As you roll into the little town of Bayou Barbary in south Louisiana, you might see the blue metal sign…