On her debut album, Expectations, Katie Pruitt captures the intricate emotions of coming out while coming of age in a community that isn’t always welcoming of outsiders. By placing a …
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A native of Prince Edward Island, Canada who now calls Austin home, Whitney Rose is a seasoned vet of the country music world. For her fourth record, We Still Go …
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It had been about eighteen months since I first saw Tenille Townes perform when she opened for Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town on the Bandwagon Tour. It was just …
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Jenna Paulette was in New York City recently opening for Mason Ramsey at Gramercy Theatre – her first time performing in New York. “I was shocked at the country-ness of …
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“Straight jobs and steady pay were never in our cards to play / Late nights, songs to sing and long drives are our trade / Chasing mountain highs and painted …
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With lush harmonies and relatable lyrics that feel just as at home on a beach in Malibu as they do on the banks of the Chattahoochee, Gone West is blazing …
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A prolific songwriter, Adam Craig has scored cuts by some of the biggest names in Nashville. But it’s really his passion for performing as an artist that motivates and excites …
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A native of Campbellsville, Kentucky, Hannah Ellis has been singing as long as she can remember. Encouragement and support from her family helped to form the foundation from which she …
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Growing up in the small town of Batesville, Mississippi, there were a few constants for Jameson Rodgers: baseball, family and 90’s country.
Those factors helped to shape and influence the …
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“It Feels Like Home”
Growing up in a small town in Texas, Abi was very aware that music was going to have a big presence in her life. “Country …
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A few days before Christmas in 2013, Dylan Schneider’s parents gave him an early gift – a new guitar. Brett Eldredge was going to be in his hometown of …
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With his latest single, Stay, Ryan Kinder has delivered one of the most powerful songs of the year. Originally written for a friend’s wedding by Kinder, Luke Sheets and Fred …
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It wasn’t that long ago that American Idol Top 7 finalist Caleb Lee Hutchinson was playing small gigs around his hometown of Dallas, Georgia. “I’ve been playing for years, even …
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Gabby Barrett’s journey has taken her from her hometown of Munhall, Pennsylvania to the Top 7 of American Idol. And this 18-year old powerhouse vocalist is just getting started.
Steevie Steeves and Jon Decious of the Nashville-based duo Towne were in New York recently to perform at Rockwood Music Hall. It had been about a year since we last …
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Blending and blurring the defined lines of pop, rock and country, Kalie Shorr is carving her own path as an independent artist. Her music, which has been described as ‘punk …
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It’s been a busy start to the new year for Smithfield. The duo, comprised of Texas natives Jennifer Fielder and Trey Smith, are currently on tour opening for Granger Smith, …
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Hunter Hayes writes 150 to 200 songs per album he releases. His exceptional work ethic and interested personality make this episode one of my favorites. Our conversation made me think …
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Singer, songwriter and guitarist Christian Lopez released his sophomore album, Red Arrow, in late September. It had been two years since his debut LP, the Dave Cobb-produced Onward. During that …
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Jerrod Niemann, the artist of songs like Lover, Lover and What Do You Want, has soothed and inspired country music fans for years. Leading up to the interview, I started out with a list …
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David Fanning is carving his own path with a unique style of country music. “We’re callin’ it ECM: Electronic Country Music,” he said with a laugh as we sat …
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Lucas Hoge is getting ready to release his new album, Dirty South, on July 28th and we have the exclusive premiere of one of the most powerful tracks on the …
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Last month California native Kylie Hughes released a 12 track self-titled album – her first full length record. “It feels like victory,” she told us. The album took her over two …
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At the age of eleven, Brian Falduto was cast alongside Jack Black in the movie School of Rock where he delivered the infamous line: “You’re tacky and I hate you!” …
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Frankie Ballard recently performed at The Paramount on Long Island. Before his set he sat down to chat with DJ Sandra Dee. The two talked about his wedding, his latest …
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East Tennessee native Dave Kennedy was in NYC recently as an opener for Drake White on the Spark Tour. After his solo acoustic performance he sat down to chat with DJ Sandra Dee. The two …
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At the end of John Green’s novel Looking For Alaska he wrote, “Thomas Edison’s last words were ‘It’s very beautiful over there’. I don’t know where there is, but I …
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Americus, Georgia native Brent Cobb was in Brooklyn recently as an opener for Nikki Lane on her Highway Queen tour. After his performance he sat down to chat with DJ …
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With her recently released album Dream Country, Sarah Darling sought to create something that made her feel fulfilled; something that was a true reflection of her inner self. Having parted ways …
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We recently caught up with Michael Tyler by phone while on his way to a show in Pittsburgh where he was performing with Tucker Beathard and William Michael Morgan. Tyler …
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Greensboro, NC native Addison Johnson recently called in to the Sweet Beatz Show to chat with DJ Sandra Dee. The two talked about his latest single, touring and fishing.
Have …
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As a kid, Molly Adele Brown loved to be the center of attention. One of her first memories is being at a family party at 5 years old, taking the …
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After his sold-out performance at NYC’s Mercury Lounge, Luke Combs sat down to chat with DJ Sandra Dee. The two talked about how Luke got started in music, his upcoming …
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Growing up in Nashville, Megan Golden found herself constantly surrounded by incredibly talented people, and couldn’t help but fall in love with music. With her family by her side, Megan had …
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It was a chilly December afternoon when I met up with Kelsey Waldon in New Haven, Connecticut. She had just finished a set at Cafe Nine, one of several shows …
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Spending time with Steevie Steeves and Jon Decious, you immediately notice the chemistry between these two, as if two perfect halves to a whole. The story of how they …
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New York country music fans braved the cold weather to head out to the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater recently to see Jessica Lynn’s Country Christmas Party. We last caught up …
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Earlier this summer we were fortunate enough to host Rachel Beauregard and Bryan Dawley of Native Run at our home for a very special acoustic performance as part of their …
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If you’ve had the chance to see Olivia Lane perform, you know she’s full of energy and incredibly outgoing. No one’s ever going to call Olivia shy. And if …
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We recently caught up with country rockers American Road to learn a little more about the band, its origins and what’s up next for the Jersey natives.
TCS: Hey guys, …
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The last two years have been busy for rising country star Jessica Lynn. She’s had two nationwide television specials on PBS, toured with Jo Dee Messina, signed a publishing deal …
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Nikki Briar has performed in venues large and small, from Nashville to Jersey. We recently had the chance to talk with Nikki to get to know her and her story …
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Emerging artist Lauren Davidson is starting to make a name for herself on the New York City country music scene. We recently had a chance to chat with Lauren to …
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