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REVIEW: Amberlea Bruch Embraces Starting Over with Her New Single, “Riches to Rags”
“You can’t have it all, without happiness,” Bruch reminds listeners in her brand-new single, “Riches to Rags.”
Contemporary pop country artist Amberlea Bruch has steadily been making a name for herself in the heart of Nashville, TN, since she moved there in 2023, after trading in her established life and corporate career in Toronto, ON, to chase full-time music dreams. This past year, she made her two full-band performance CMA Fest debut and had two newly released singles in rotation on Sirius XM’s Top of the Country.
In celebration of this journey, she released her brand-new single, “Riches to Rags.”
REVIEW: Miranda Lambert and Jake Worthington Bring Texan Charm to a Bad Day with “Hello Shitty Day”
“Hello Shitty Day” will make any bad day, well, a little less shitty.
On September 27th of last year, rising Texan singer-songwriter Jake Worthington released his single, “Hello Shitty Day,” featuring revered country star Miranda Lambert. Produced by award-winning producer Joey Moi and written by songwriting veterans Lambert, Jessie Jo Dillon, Dean Dillion and Jesse Frasure– the cheek & tongue track pokes fun at how a bad, no-good-weather day rolls in just when things are going well. Thinking Worthington’s voice would be the perfect fit for the country ballad, Lambert pitched him the song and helped bring this exciting collaboration to fruition.
Q & A: Kelsi Mayne Kicks-Off the New Year with Her Brand-New Single, “All or Nothing”
SiriusXM Top of the Country finalist and Canadian rock & soul-infused country artist Kelsi Mayne is kicking off the new year with the release of her brand-new single, “All or Nothing.”
Recently, I spoke with Mayne about how she got her start in country music, her latest single, her upcoming collaboration with producer Chip Matthews (Luke Combs, Riley Green, Brooks & Dunn) and more.
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INTERVIEW: Nashville’s Own “Street Cowboy” Hunter Jordan Discusses Upcoming Single, “Something To Pray About,” Solo Project and Touring with HARDY
Calling Nashville, TN home is the music industry’s own “Street Cowboy”, Hunter Jordan.
Faith, family, friendship, personal growth and authenticity are all core pillars for this country artist, songwriter and performer.
Earlier this year, Hunter kicked off his solo project with the release of “Dark”. Within the first weekend, the track was featured on UPstar Music’s “New Music Friday” playlist and gained over 40K digital streams on Spotify alone (with over 100K digital streams on Spotify at the time of writing). As a songwriter, he’s written numerous tracks with some of Music City’s finest songwriters including Erik Dylan, Reid Isbell and CJ Solar. As a performer, Hunter has been a direct opener on tour with Big Loud’s own hitmaker HARDY. He’s also opened for other notable country stars, including Riley Green and Mitchell Tenpenny.
On May 10th, the rising indie artist is set to release his follow-up single, “Something To Pray About”.
JUNO & Multi CCMA Award-Winning Band, The Washboard Union, Unveil New Single & Label Partnership With Universal Music Canada
You may know them as the JUNO & multi CCMA award-winning band behind hits such as “Country Thunder” (co-written with Karen Kosowski), & “Dock Rock” . Now the trio, consisting of David Roberts and step-brothers Aaron Grain & Chris Duncombe, are releasing their first single since their 2020 album, “Everbound”.
Q & A: The Nautical Theme on Their Upcoming EP “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed”, Songwriting & Their Goals for This Year
Hailing from Dayton, Ohio is modern-folk duo, The Nautical Theme. Consisting of Tesia Mallory (vocals & keys) and Matt Shelter (vocals & guitar), the group
PLATINUM-SELLING BAND, PARMALEE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, “FOR YOU”, AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE JULY 30TH
Today, platinum-selling band Parmalee announced their new album, “For You” which will be available on all streaming platforms as of July 30th, via Stoney Creek
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December’s Video of the Month is for Stephen Wilson Jr.’s cover of Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me.”
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Lainey Wilson to Embark on “Country’s Cool Again” Tour in 2024
4x 2023 ACM award-winner, country singer/songwriter and emerging actress, Lainey Wilson just announced her 2024 tour!
Lainey Wilson to Make Her Debut Performance at Toronto’s New Live Entertainment Venue, HISTORY
Award-winning country artist Lainey Wilson’s gold-certified hit single “Heart Like A Truck” has climbed its way to #7 on the Canadian Country Mediabase Charts (as of Feb 19th), shortly after she announced her debut show at Toronto’s very own HISTORY live entertainment venue (a collaboration between Live Nation x Drake).
Bell’s Cavendish Beach Music Festival’s Colliding Tides Kitchen Stage Artist Lineup Revealed
The Cavendish Beach Music Festival presented by Bell is back for yet another year of live music! Recently, the Cavendish Beach Music Festival team revealed the artists that will be performing at the Colliding Tides Kitchen Stage.
From the Vault: A Collection
“From the Vault” is a limited collection of articles which includes reimagined and updated versions of some past articles and some never-before-seen ones I’ve been keeping under wraps for quite some time.
From reviews, interviews and contrasts between an artist’s past and present work—each of these articles features an artist at the top of the industry/their game.
REVIEW: ERNEST’S FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM): TWO DOZEN ROSES
Following up on the success of his 2022 album, FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM), Big Loud’s country star ERNEST released FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM): Two Dozen Roses. Released in the month of love, the 2023 album features 13 brand-new songs that weren’t included in its predecessor. Vivid imagery and poetic lyricism are found throughout the 24-track project, highlighting his strength as a songwriter. So it comes as no surprise he had songs cut by artists such as Chris Lane, Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett prior to pursuing his solo career as a singer-songwriter.
In addition, country instrumentals and soothing vocals make this an album you can easily listen to from start to finish and not tire of. Devout music lovers will also appreciate its narrative structure.
REVIEW: Stephen Wilson Jr.’s Debut Double Album, søn of dad
Last September Stephen Wilson Jr. released his debut double album, søn of dad via Big Loud Records. Family, love, grief, the father-son bond and letting go are all themes present in the ambitious 22-track project. The album is also dedicated to his late father, who passed away 5 years prior.
INTERVIEW: Griffen Palmer Discusses His Debut Album, Unlearn
Big Loud’s rising star Griffen Palmer is giving fans a first taste of his music with his debut album, Unlearn.
For those unfamiliar with Palmer, he’s a songwriter first, with cuts with Jade Eagleson, Keith Urban and MacKenzie Porter. Since signing with Big Loud, he’s released numerous singles, accompanied Lily Rose on her US nationwide tour and performed at the 2023 CMA Fest.
Last April, the singer-songwriter released Unlearn, a record that is best described as encompassing what it means to be young and in your ’20s. Consisting of 10 pop-infused tracks, the record explores relatable themes & experiences such as falling in love with the one, personal growth and more—all while maintaining fresh perspectives.
REVIEW: Lauren Alaina Makes Her Big Loud Records’ Debut with the Release of Unlocked
Lauren Alaina is packing a punch with her latest EP, Unlocked. The 6-track EP is also her first release since signing with Nashville’s Big Loud Records
INTERVIEW: PEI’s “Saltwater Cowboy” Ben Chase Discusses His Growth as an Artist since Relocating to Nashville and His Debut Album, That Was Then, This Is Now
Hailing from the small Canadian province of PEI is the country music industry’s very own “Saltwater Cowboy,” Ben Chase.
For those unfamiliar with Ben and his music, he has already earned more than 2 million global streams, with his single “Call Me Drunk” recently surpassing 1 million streams on Apple Music. The high-energy entertainer has also previously opened for notable country acts such as Zach Bryan, Brett Kissel and Dan + Shay at highly regarded Canadian country music festivals.
In November of last year, Ben released his debut album, That Was Then, This Is Now. The project consists of 20 tracks, including 12 previously released singles and 8 brand-new songs. As a whole, the record explores relatable themes such as dating & relationships, young love, heartbreak and coping with change– all of which draw inspiration from his lived experiences. In many ways, the album is an introduction to Ben himself.
REVIEW: Chase Rice’s “If I Were Rock & Roll”– Single vs. Album Version
In 2021, multi-platinum country artist & entertainer Chase Rice released his single, “If I Were Rock & Roll”. An updated version of the single is featured on his latest album, I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell– This time produced by Oscar Charles of Broken Bow Records. Below, I discuss the song as a whole as well as compare the two versions.
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Q & A: Jake Aldridge Open up About Being the “Underdog”, Making the Switch to Pop-Country & his Latest Single, “Down”
Rapper-turned-pop-country artist & multiple-award-winning musician, Jake Aldridge, recently released his latest single, “Down”. Co-written by multi-instrumentalist David Edward Booth and produced by Nashville’s Simon Reid,
REVIEW: Gary Quinn’s “Catch Me”, a Timeless Ode to That ‘Special Someone’ who Keeps you Grounded
Following up the success of “Nobody Somebody” and “Complicated”, 6-time British CMA country artist Gary Quinn is back with the third and final song in
Q & A: Ben Selleck on his Path to Pursuing his Solo Career, his Debut Single, “Different Sides” & his Goals for the Remainder of the Year
Hailing from Essex, England is singer-songwriter and music teacher Ben Selleck. Citing his influences as Al Green and Marvin Gaye, Selleck’s vocal performances and musical sound
Singer-Songwriter Craig Gould is Opening up About his own Battles With Mental Health in Order to Help Others With his Upcoming Album
Craig Gould is an enigmatic storyteller, who’s able to turn the mundane into imaginative, captivating narratives he delivers through his songs. Picking up the guitar
Country Artist Gary Quinn Releases new Single, “Complicated”
“Another shot of whiskey, I’ve seen that look before”, is the opener 6-time British CMA country artist Gary Quinn sings in his latest single, “Complicated.”
Q & A: UK Alt-Country Artist Mitchell Kersley on his Latest EP, “Dusk”, his Music Journey & His Goals for 2021
Mitchell Kersley is an alt-country artist from the UK, who’s unique sound challenges the boundaries of country music. “Born and raised in the British countryside,
UK-Based Country Artist Gary Quinn Releases New Single, “Nobody Somebody”
GARY QUINN is a UK-based country artist originally from Omagh, Northern Ireland, who now calls Gtr Manchester home. A 6-time British CMA Awards
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REVIEW: ERNEST’S NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
When it comes to his latest record, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, ERNEST’S mock run for Mayor has proved bountiful for the country singer/songwriter.
For those who are unfamiliar with ERNEST and his artistry, his signature brand of country has earned him an impressive 1B+ collective global digital streams across platforms. In addition, he has collaborated with many of today’s biggest country stars, including fellow Big Loud labelmate, Morgan Wallen. As a songwriter, he’s penned eleven No 1 hits and has secured cuts with household names such as Chris Lane, Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett. As a performer, he’s shared the stage with country legends Brooks & Dunn and David Lee Murphy, to name a few.
On April 12th, the decorated singer/songwriter released his latest album, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE.
INTERVIEW: Paige Rutledge Discusses Her Latest Single, “Used To This”, Opening for the River Town Saints & Her Fan-Voted North Of Nowhere Music Festival Performance
A ‘ray of sunshine’ best describes Canadian pop-country singer/songwriter, Paige Rutledge.
For those who are unfamiliar with Rutledge and her artistry, she has received widespread support for her music from Canadian country radio and editorial playlists across Amazon Music, Spotify and Apple Music. As a songwriter, she’s written hundreds of songs, including co-penning tracks with fellow country artists across Canada. As a performer, she has played countless shows across her hometown province of Ontario and has previously opened for notable Canadian country acts such as the million-streaming band, The River Town Saints.
Last Fall, she released her pop-country ballad, “The Worst Thing,” which is currently in rotation on SiriusXM’s Top of The Country Radio. Ahead of her forthcoming debut EP, she released her latest summery breakup track, “Used To This”.
REVIEW: Kashus Culpepper Releases Vulnerable Sophomore Single, “Who Hurt You”
Alabama-born country crooner Kashus Culpepper continues to demonstrate his rightfully earned place in country music.
Earlier this summer, Culpepper made his Big Loud debut with his career-first release, “After Me?”. Within the first week after its release, the emotionally raw track surpassed 246K digital streams on Spotify and now is just shy of 1M streams, with it currently sitting at 914K streams on the platform (at the time of writing). Now Culpepper is back with his vulnerable sophomore single, “Who Hurt You”
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HUNTER JORDAN WRAPS UP THE SOUTHERN TIER TOUR WITH THE RELEASE OF HELL’S ANGELS
REVIEW: Amberlea Bruch Embraces Starting Over with Her New Single, “Riches to Rags”
REVIEW: Miranda Lambert and Jake Worthington Bring Texan Charm to a Bad Day with “Hello Shitty Day”
Q & A: Kelsi Mayne Kicks-Off the New Year with Her Brand-New Single, “All or Nothing”
Q & A: Jasmine Frances Discusses Her Brand-New Single, “In Tennessee”
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Now you can find all the upcoming releases from emerging and indie country artists in one place! Click on any of the upcoming releases to pre-save the tracks on your preferred streaming platform and listen to them when they are released!