Gabby Barrett, Growin’ Up Raising You Review Gabby Barrett’s upcoming album, Chapter & Verse, is shaping up to be a profoundly personal and artistically mature offering, judging from its latest single, “Growin’ Up Raising You.” This tender ballad, co-written by Barrett herself alongside Jon Nite, Zach Kale, and Jimmy Robbins, offers an intimate glimpse into the … Read more
Grace Leer, Star On Top Of The Tree Review Grace Leer, an artist rapidly gaining recognition in the country music scene and beyond, makes a remarkable impact with her single “Star On Top Of The Tree,” featured in the Hallmark movie “Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas.” This film marks Leer’s acting debut … Read more
Cody Johnson, Leather Review Cody Johnson’s Leather emerges as a solid project with its gritty threads of traditional country adorned with modern collaborative genius. Following the Gold-certified acclaim of Human and a year garnished with a Grammy win, a CMT Music Award, and a CMA nomination, Johnson’s latest project reveals an artist not just peaking, but pushing the summit higher. … Read more
Lonesome Ace Stringband, Try To Make It Fly Review Struggle, Hope, and Harmony: A Deep Dive into Try To Make It Fly Bringing a vibrant sound of contemporary folk, Americana, and bluegrass, Lonesome Ace Stringband presents their latest project, Try To Make It Fly. The Lonesome Ace Stringband is Chris Coole on banjo and vocals, … Read more
Dan + Shay, Bigger Houses Review From Pitstop to Highway: The Multifaceted Journey of Dan + Shay’s Bigger Houses Buckle up ’cause we’re moving into a bigger house in the heartland! I’m absolutely giddy to give you my take on Dan + Shay’s latest offering, Bigger Houses. Released on September 15, 2023, through Warner Music … Read more
Morgan Wade, Psychopath Review Bridging Mind and Soul: A Review of Morgan Wade’s Psychopath Morgan Wade’s latest album, Psychopath, presents itself as a tantalizing canvas of emotional narrative and musical acuity. The thirteen tracks bring us both overarching emotional narratives and the nuanced compositional elements that render this album a compelling listen. Psychopath lays its … Read more
Steep Canyon Rangers, Morning Shift Review In the ever-widening sonic landscape of country music, certain bands dare to push past the comfortable boundaries of genre, venturing into uncharted territories. A prime example of such audacity is the seasoned band Steep Canyon Rangers. With three Grammy nominations, 14 studio albums, three collaborations with Steve Martin, and … Read more
Dallas Burrow, Blood Brothers Review Gather ’round, fellow music enthusiasts, as I serve up a sonic feast sure to tantalize your musical tastebuds: Dallas Burrow’s newest offering, Blood Brothers. This 13-song set is a compelling tapestry of sounds that shifts effortlessly from gritty Saturday-night bar anthems to soulful Sunday-morning church hymns. It’s like a potluck … Read more
Colter Wall, Little Songs Review Echoes of the Prairie: An Intimate Review of Colter Wall’s ‘Little Songs Imagine strapping on a pair of worn-in boots and embarking on a journey across the vast grassland plains of rural Saskatchewan – that’s the essence of Colter Wall’s Little Songs. It’s not just a collection of songs; it’s an expedition … Read more
William Matheny, That Grand, Old Feeling Review Embracing the Raw and Authentic: An Exploration of William Matheny’s ‘That Grand, Old Feeling As I begin this exploration of William Matheny’s That Grand, Old Feeling, it’s impossible not to be struck by the stark honesty and incisive storytelling that characterizes this album. The work is a tuneful map … Read more