Carena Liptak
Brett Eldredge’s Next Album is More Vulnerable Than Ever, Starting With the Real-Life Story of ‘Gabrielle’
Posted on April 17, 2020
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Carena Liptak
During Brett Eldredge’s extended break from social media and the spotlight, the singer says he began a journey of self-discovery…
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Ross Ellis’ Success Has Given Him a New Perspective, But He’s Still a Songwriter at Heart
Posted on April 16, 2020
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Carena Liptak
In the few short months since Ross Ellis signed his record deal, he’s put out a handful of songs that…
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Restless Road Talk Tik Tok Mishaps, ‘Tiger King’ and Their Common Love of Classic Country
Posted on April 15, 2020
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Carena Liptak
The bandmates of Restless Road know how to merge a four-way call with confidence and ease. After all, they’ve had…
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Sam Hunt + Ashley McBryde: Two of Country’s Dark Horses Drop Career-Defining Sophomore Albums
Posted on April 4, 2020
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Carena Liptak
On Friday (April 3), two artists from opposite sides of the country music spectrum shared stellar sophomore albums: Ashley McBryde…
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The Profile: A Supportive Team and Special Set of Circumstances Led Jake Owen to His ‘Homemade’ Hit
Posted on April 1, 2020
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Carena Liptak
“I’m still that guy I was five years ago, but I’m chugging along with a great team,” Owen shares.
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Walker Hayes Has Found Success With Deep Cuts, But He’s Not Giving Up at Country Radio
Posted on March 25, 2020
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Carena Liptak
Walker Hayes knows that not every song he puts out is going to be a hit at country radio. Hip-hop-inflected…
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After His ‘Voice’ Win, Jake Hoot Is Learning a Lot — But He’s Always Known Who He is as an Artist
Posted on March 4, 2020
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Carena Liptak
During his run on The Voice, Jake Hoot performed his original music for cameras, sang in front of country icon…
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The Profile: Scotty McCreery’s ‘Seasons Change’ Album Will Be a Tough Act to Follow — But He’s Ready
Posted on March 2, 2020
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Carena Liptak
“You always gotta try and one-up yourself,” he acknowledges.
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Glen Campbell Museum and Rhinestone Stage Opens in Downtown Nashville
Posted on February 24, 2020
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Carena Liptak
The Glen Campbell Museum and Rhinestone Stage opened its doors to media and industry insiders earlier this month for a…
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SixForty1 Owe Their Career to Songs, Friendship and a Particularly Fateful Highway
Posted on February 13, 2020
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Carena Liptak
Bandmates and longtime friends Austin Gee and Brooks Hoffman are the first to admit that they’re probably better at writing…
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