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The Man Behind the Mask: Red Leather on Sobriety, Vulnerability, and His Second Album, TAHOE
January 21, 2026
Western rock artist Red Leather is inviting fans on another immersive journey into his mind and artistry with his upcoming album, TAHOE, set for release on February 27, 2026.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Buffalo Traffic Jam’s New Single Lives Between Comfort and Heartbreak
January 16, 2026
From couch covers to sold-out shows, what started as two friends playing covers on a couch has turned into an almost completely sold-out tour.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Behind the Billy Bob’s stage: Braxton Keith Discusses Second Sold-Out Show and Debut Album Plans
December 30, 2025
Braxton Keith’s rise in country music has continued to catapult him into the public eye, and 2025 was no exception.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
justbrandon and Willie Jones Surrender to the Unknown In "Bury Me On A Backroad"
December 27, 2025
justbrandon is carving his own path as a country rapper.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Treaty Oak Revival Paints a Raw Portrait of Life in Album, West Texas Degenerate
December 3, 2025
Across fourteen tracks, that band captures the chaos, heartbreak, addiction, and resilience of working-class people in boom-and-bust West Texas.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Audrey McGraw's "Gone Away" Combines Spoken Word with Exquisite Vocals
December 3, 2025
McGraw demonstrates her refined artistry and exquisite songwriting, traversing classic Americana with soothing grace.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
There I Go: Vincent Mason’s Debut Album Hits the Road and Your Playlists
November 4, 2025
The album is a body of work that bridges Mason’s well-known authentic storytelling with Nashville production, emphasizing the importance of keeping the entire record genuine.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Lauren Lovelle Makes a Masterful Introduction in Debut EP 'Other Dreams'
September 9, 2025
The EP weaves classic country and bluegrass sounds together with straightforward, honest lyrics.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Christian Hayes Embraces a New Sound and Deep Storytelling with Upcoming Single “Good As It Gets”
August 29, 2025
The country singer is taking new risks in a transformative era of his music career.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Dylan Gossett’s Westward Is a Life Soundtrack Rooted in Faith and Feeling
July 31, 2025
One week after releasing his debut album, Westward, Dylan Gossett is taking a moment to reflect on what has already become a milestone in his young career.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Ingrid Andress and Sam Hunt Contemplate Another Round on "Wishful Drinking"
August 3, 2021
Andress perseveres in her mission to create authentic country music that is inviting and relatable to all.
Author:
EJ Saftner
The Dismissal of Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" as Country Speaks to a Larger Issue in Music
March 30, 2019
This is bigger than a country music problem; this is a music problem.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Cat Clyde's "So Cold" Video Takes a Note From '70s Female Revenge Movies
July 24, 2019
Note: Do not mess with Cat Clyde.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
BRELAND Proves Himself a Hitmaker With the Infectious "Horseride"
May 11, 2020
The rapidly rising country rap newcomer is no one-hit pony.
Author:
Maddy Quach
“George F**** Strait" is Laci Kaye Booth’s Ode to the Cowboy of her Dreams
June 7, 2025
Laci Kaye Booth pays a sultry, slow-burning tribute to country music legend, and fellow Texan, George Strait.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Orville Peck Is Reviving Outlaw Country
March 31, 2020
No one in music today looks or sounds quite like Peck.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Behind Dreamer Boy's "LONESTAR," An Instant Cowboy-Core Classic [Q&A]
May 11, 2024
Bringing a southern twang to the pop world, Texas-born, Los Angeles-based Dreamer Boy has released his latest album, LONESTAR.
Author:
Abby Kenna
WATCH: Thrice's Dustin Kensrue Explores New Country Western Solo Album 'Desert Dreaming' [Exclusive] | THE NOISE
May 30, 2024
Performing country western-inspired tracks "Western Skies" & "The Heart of Sedona," the Thrice singer/guitarist demonstrates his deep-rooted love for the great American Southwest.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Lily Fitts' "Lose You Now" Weaves Classic Folk Instincts With Pop Grace
May 1, 2024
“Lose You Now” is a delicate but determined ode to a former love, standing upright in the face of heartache.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Jade Bird Demonstrates a Quick-Witted Songwriting Genius in "I Get No Joy"
January 18, 2019
"This song is about the stream of thought that runs through your head at all times as an over thinker."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo