Chris Bandi; Photo by Matthew Berinato

Country Next: Chris Bandi

Posted on February 13, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

We take pride in introducing fans to country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. Here, we chat with Chris Bandi.

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SixForty1; Photo by Trevor Forbess

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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HARDY; Photo by Tanner Gallagher

The Profile: How HARDY Built a Career Using Two Secret Weapons: Songwriting and Friendship

Posted on February 3, 2020

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Carena Liptak

Just two years ago, HARDY was well on his way to becoming one of Nashville’s most prolific, sought-after songwriters. He…

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Brandon Lay; Photo by Alyssa Gafkjen

Brandon Lay’s ‘For My Money’ Kicks His Live Show Up a Notch

Posted on February 3, 2020

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Carena Liptak

A playful, mid-tempo romp about a romantic misunderstanding, Brandon Lay’s “For My Money” is not your typical country love song….

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Sean Stemaly; Photo by Nick Swift

Country Next: Sean Stemaly

Posted on January 30, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

We take pride in introducing fans to country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. Here, we chat with Sean Stemaly.

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Chase Rice; Photo by Jason Myers

Chase Rice’s ‘The Album Part I’ Digs Into Storytelling, Specifics and a Steady Stream of New Music

Posted on January 24, 2020

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Carena Liptak

“These are the best songs I’ve ever written, and the best songs I’ve ever recorded,” says Chase Rice of his…

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Steve Moakler; Photo by Spencer Combs

Steve Moakler Gets Personal On New ‘Blue Jeans’ Album

Posted on January 21, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Steve Moakler is stepping back into the spotlight with his brand new album, Blue Jeans. The singer/songwriter, who has previously penned…

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Bobby Bones Takes Us Backstage at the Million Dollar Show

Posted on January 15, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

On Monday (Jan. 13), fans packed into Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium for the 5th Annual Bobby Bones & The Raging…

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Kylie Frey; Photo by Rachael Mason

Country Next: Kylie Frey

Posted on January 9, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

We take pride in introducing fans to country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. Here, we chat with Kylie Frey.

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Dustin Lynch; Photo by Connor Dwyer

The Profile: How ‘Tullahoma’ Helped Dustin Lynch ‘Circle the Bullseye’ of Who He Is as an Artist

Posted on January 7, 2020

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Carena Liptak

The importance of being yourself is something that a lot of artists talk about, but not everyone does a deep…

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