Jelly Roll has talked extensively about how fortunate he feels to be a piece of the country music genre that is arguably as hot as it’s ever been. The 39-year old singer/songwriter has expressed the present popularity of the genre many times before, along with other artists such as the reigning CMA “Entertainer of The Year,” Lainey Wilson, with both saying it’s “cooler than it’s ever been.” On a recent appearance on the Full Send Podcast, Jelly Roll discussed the red-hot state of country music and complimented young stars such as Morgan Wallen and Zach Bryan for their influence on…
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Charles Wesley Godwin is currently experiencing serious acclaim and success from his newest album and Big Loud label debut, “Family Ties.” The independent country artist’s fanbase grew massively after joining Zach Bryan on tour, and continues to spread as he puts out more and more music. After the huge success of “Family Ties,” many newer fans are now being introduced to his earlier work from his 2019 debut album, “Seneca.” The project has gained more love in recent years as his name continually grows within country music. The most popular song on”Seneca” is “Hardwood Floors,” becoming a fan-favorite amongst the…
Chris Stapleton’s legendary career as a performer is highly recognized by music fans everywhere, but fewer people are aware of his interesting path to songwriting. The 45-year old artist appeared on CBS’s 60 Minutes back in 2022, discussing his music, family, and life before he was known as one of the most talented singers and songwriters on the planet. Prior to dropping out of college to pursue songwriting full time, Stapleton attended both Vanderbilt University and the University of Kentucky studying Biomedical Engineering. Yep… You read that correctly. Chris Stapleton: the Biomedical Engineer. He discusses his experience: “I did go…
Eric Church has always been unapologetically true to himself- whether that be in writing music, recording in the studio, or performing on stage. The “Springsteen” singer is known for his lack of conformity to the norms of country music. He often strays away from what a mainstream crowd may want to see or hear, catering more to what he finds most interesting as an artist. His fearless approach has lead to him developing one of the most dedicated fan bases in the genre, but, at times, has also led to backlash from the public. In an interview with Esquire back…
Two of the most unique, soulful voices in country music coming together on the historical Ryman Auditorium stage. Back in 2021, Kip Moore invited Ashley McBryde to join him for a performance of one of his most underrated tunes, “Janie Blu,” off his then-new album, “Wild World.” Ashley McBryde is among the most popular female country artists in her own right, but she’s also known for lending her stunning vocals to others as a featured artist, including the likes of Eric Church, Dierks Bentley, and Carly Pearce, as well as her duet partner in this performance, Kip Moore. The pairs…
Country music had quite a few controversial headlines in 2023. Every music genre has its own drama, but this year had a particular buzz to it within the country sphere. Many of the biggest controversial stories we saw were layered with different stances, views, and positions. Those aspects are up for individuals to decide how they interpret them, as everyone sees things differently in their own eyes. As the curtains close on 2023, let’s take a look back at some of the most controversial moments in country music this past year. Jason Aldean’s Try That In A Small Town Back…