Chris Stapleton’s newest record, Higher, releases across all platforms Friday, November 10th. It features fourteen tracks in total, including the title track by the same name. While Traveller, Stapleton’s debut album, was only released in 2015, he has been writing music in Nashville for decades. While most of the songs he has put out in recent years have been written fairly neoteric, some have been on the shelf for years. In a recent interview with TODAY, Stapleton revealed that he wrote the title track of the new record over two decades ago. “The title track, Higher, is… well what year…
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Prior to becoming one of the most popular names in the country music genre, Zach Bryan served in the U.S. Navy for eight years. He always had a passion for music, but always saw himself being in the military for most of his life. Bryan began his music journey by sharing his songs on social media platforms, gaining a following of loyal fans who were captivated by the raw and heartfelt nature of his music. Until his early videos on social media singing now-crowd favorites like Condemned and Heading South, he didn’t see becoming a musician as something that was…
Today, rising independent country star, Sam Barber, announced his 2024 “Till I Return” Tour on Instagram. Kickin’ off on February 22nd in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the tour features 30 shows, all in different cities across the US and Canada, and will end May 18th in Vancouver, British Columbia. Barber burst onto the scene after going viral on social media with covers of well-known songs by artists such as Zach Bryan and Lynyrd Skynyrd and at not even 20 years old, has seen remarkable success in such a short time. His social media following has only grown since being out on the…
Back in 2021, Riley Green surprised his crowd by bringing out Morgan Wallen to sing his certified double platinum, “I Wish Grandpas Never Died” at Whiskey Jam. This deeply sentimental tune, written by Green himself, is a favorite amongst his fanbase and has become a career-defining song for him as an artist. Despite controversy surrounding Wallen at the time, he was the fastest growing and highest streaming country singer of that year. Green was one of many big-name artists such as Eric Church and Luke Bryan to bring the Wallen out on stage to perform with them during that summer…
Eric Church is easily one of the most interesting country artists today for a multitude of reasons. Known for his fearless approach to music, he blends traditional country roots with a rock ‘n’ roll edge, creating a sound that’s uniquely his own. Church’s commitment to authenticity shines through in his songwriting, often delving into deep, personal narratives that resonate with his fans. “Chief”, as he’s known to many, has eleven no. 1 singles in his discography, including the 7x platinum Springsteen, which is one of the quintessential country songs of the last few decades. Church’s albums are extremely authentic and…
Chris Stapleton is one of the many juggernauts in country music these days, and with his upcoming album, Higher, less than a month out, it is a great time to reflect on his magnificent career thus far. Chris is singlehandedly one of the most talented musicians in the world. There is a reason artists’ such as Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Morgan Wallen have all done collaborations with the 45 year-old singer. He was even given the honor of performing the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVII this past February. Between his vocals, songwriting, and instrumentation, he fires on all…