country music

Steve Earle Announces World Tour

Mar 20, 2026 at 11:36 am by Bethany Bowman

Newly inducted Grand Ole Opry member Steve Earle has announced his 2026 World Tour, Fifty-One Years of Songs and Stories. As fitting, he kicked off the tour at the Grand Ole.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Ashland Craft

Mar 13, 2026 at 07:15 am by Bethany Bowman

An unapologetically country-to-the-core artist I have wanted to feature for some time is Ashland Craft. The South Carolina native cut her teeth in dive bars and honky-tonk.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Brit Taylor

Mar 10, 2026 at 10:27 am by Bethany Bowman

Brit Taylor proudly hails from the Appalachian Foothills of Eastern Kentucky, like many of her musical heroes, including Keith Whitley, The Judds, Tyler Childers, and, of co.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Travis Bolt

Mar 06, 2026 at 08:29 am by Bethany Bowman

When I heard Travis Bolt's latest single, "Blues At My Funeral," I knew instantly that this was an artist I wanted to feature. Not only are the lyrics clever, but his voice.... Read More

Clint Black Continues His "Back On The Blacktop Tour" in 2026

Feb 19, 2026 at 10:38 am by Bethany Bowman

The tour celebrates Clint’s extensive catalog, featuring fan-favorite hits and new surprises. Year after year, Clint continues bringing his iconic blend of country, st.... Read More

Ana Cristina Cash Releases ‘The Sunshine State’

Jan 30, 2026 at 06:41 am by Bethany Bowman

One of the most talented and diverse artists I have ever featured, Ana Cristina Cash, is releasing her bilingual album, The Sunshine State, this weekend. Singing since s.... Read More

Jake Hoot and Becca Bowen Release ‘Sometimes I Do’

Jan 16, 2026 at 06:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Season 17 winner of NBC’s The Voice, Jake Hoot, has teamed up with Music Spotlight artist Becca Bowen to bring us Bowen’s original single, “Sometimes I Do..... Read More

Music Spotlight: Hayden Baker

Dec 31, 2025 at 04:57 pm by Bethany Bowman

Award-winning Texas country music artist Hayden Baker recently released a ten-track album called Alive and Well, a perfect blend of honky-tonk tunes and storytelling ballads.... Read More

Music Spotlight: The Dugger Band

Nov 25, 2025 at 10:43 am by Bethany Bowman

When I heard the Dugger Band and their hit song "True Colors," I knew I wanted to feature them as soon as time allowed. Jordan and Seth Dugger are from Greenville, Tennessee.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Cody Hibbard

Nov 21, 2025 at 10:46 am by Bethany Bowman

Cody Hibbard is the fifth artist I have interviewed from this season of The Road, and, in my humble opinion, he is the most country-sounding of them all. Fortunately, he too.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Atlus

Nov 15, 2025 at 04:19 pm by Bethany Bowman

As is often the case with songwriting, one's upbringing influences one's lyrics. Raised in a single-parent home marked by poverty and addiction, Sean Haywood, who goes by th.... Read More

Liz Rose, Charley Pride, and Old Dominion Added to Music City's Walk of Fame

Nov 13, 2025 at 12:55 pm by Bethany Bowman

On Tuesday, November 11, three more names were added to Music City's iconic Walk of Fame Park: prolific songwriter Liz Rose, the legendary Charley Pride (posthumously), and.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Cooper Alan

Nov 07, 2025 at 09:55 am by Bethany Bowman

Ever since the viral TikTok star, Cooper Alan, came across my radar several years ago, I have wanted to interview him for my Music Spotlight column. The arrival of his 20-so.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Carl Wayne Meekins

Nov 04, 2025 at 04:36 pm by Bethany Bowman

brother found their father's drums in the attic. He and his brother were always hamming it up from a young age and have never been afraid of a stage. "We've got somethin.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Billie Jo Jones

Oct 25, 2025 at 11:33 am by Bethany Bowman

Watch Billie Jo Jones on The Road, Sunday nights on CBS. When I met Billie Jo Jones earlier this year at CRS, I learned that she would be on a TV show and that her sophomor.... Read More

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