He was among the early black country music artists to find success and the first black country singer-songwriter signed to Capitol Nashville in the 1970s. Stoney Edwards’ personal story filled with the struggle, grit, courage and heart is what has long been the basis for songs that have shaped country …
Read More »LISTEN: Braison Cyrus’ “Across The Great Plains”
Americana/Folk Rock singer songwriter, Braison Cyrus has released “Across The Great Plains,” as the 1st song from his upcoming album, which was produced by former White Denim member, Austin Jenkins at Castle Recording Studios in Franklin, TN. The album will be released in 2021 but its lead track is now …
Read More »Write A Jingle For Busch Beer And Win $10,000
Busch, the beer brewed for the great outdoors, has extolled the beauty of America’s landscapes using music and song since its founding in 1955, developing iconic jingles for its ad campaigns such as ‘Head for the Mountains’ in the 1980s. Today, inspired by the creativity Americans across the country showed …
Read More »CMA Fest Announces Eric Church as Additional Performer at Nissan Stadium
CMA Fest has just announced Eric Church as an additional performer at Nissan Stadium Friday, June 7. Church will take the stage at CMA Fest between shows on his highly successful Double Down Tour, where he made history Saturday night setting the new attendance record at Nissan Stadium with 56,521 people …
Read More »City of Hope Announces 28th Annual Celebrity Softball Game
Country music’s biggest stars will be taking a swing at cancer when the City of Hope 28th Annual Celebrity Softball Game returns to First Tennessee Park on Saturday, June 9. This year’s artist lineup will be announced soon. A highlight of the event each year is the “meeting on the …
Read More »Fellow Artists And Friends React To The Passing Of Glen Campbell
“Well Glen Campbell was special because he was so gifted. Glen is one of the greatest voices that ever was in the business, and he was one of the greatest musicians. He was a wonderful session musician as well. A lot of people don’t realize that, but he could play …
Read More »Producer, Guitarist and Songwriter Billy Joe Walker Jr. Passes
Producer, guitarist and songwriter Billy Joe Walker Jr., 64, died today (July 25). As a songwriter the native Texan had cuts with Eddie Rabbitt, John Anderson, Trisha Yearwood, Tanya Tucker, Billy Currington and Jerrod Niemann among others. Walker produced projects for Bryan White, Travis Tritt, Pam Tillis, Billy Ray Cyrus, …
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