Author: Brennen Kelly

How time flies. Before Eric Church became the superstar he is today, he had minor radio hits with “Love Your Love The Most” and “Hell on the Heart” both going Top 10, along with “How ‘Bout You,” “Two Pink Lines” and “Guys Like Me” all netting him Top 20 hits. Everything changed when he released Chief on July 26, 2011. The album netted the North Carolinian singer/songwriter his first two #1 singles, “Drink in My Hand,” and most importantly, Springsteen. “Springsteen” was released to radio on February 21, 2012, and it didn’t take long for it to connect with fans and critics alike. The track received two Grammy nominations in 2013 for Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country…

Covers, at their core, have always been deeply connected in both country and folk. From folk singers typically recycling old tunes to country artists updating classics throughout the decades, covers are incredibly commonplace within the genre. From Johnny Cash recording a plethora of Bob Dylan tracks to Chris Stapleton and George Strait scoring career-defining hits with covers (“Amarillo By Morning,” “Tennessee Whiskey”), there have been plenty of iconic reimaginings of past songs throughout country music history. Though covers of non-country songs have become hits, just look at Luke Combs’ massive success with Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car,” in 2023, there are…

Over the past few months, it seems as if Zach Bryan cannot keep himself out of controversy. Whether it’s his highly publicized breakup with Barstool personality, Brianna Chickenfry, which included a diss track from Dave Portnoy, an alleged $12 million NDA offer and more or his Super Bowl appearance and subsequent cryptic post/caption with the current president, Donald Trump, Bryan has been making headlines weekly regardless of his music. Last night, the “Something in the Orange” singer was spotted at a bar in New York City’s West Village playing pool with friends as indicated by his Instagram story last night.…

With the release of 9 Lives last July, it’s clear that Koe Wetzel has started a new chapter in his music career. Teaming up with Gabe Simon, the producer of Noah Kahan’s breakthrough album, Stick Season, Wetzel delivered a record that deviated from his past projects which have been notably filled with anthems celebrating his now-famous rowdy streaks. While many appreciated the clear maturity and evolution in his sound and songwriting on 9 Lives, it didn’t come without some fans wanting the “old Koe” back, wishing for a return to the sound on Noise Complaint or Harold Saul High. Though it’s…

Cody Johnson has never been one to stifle his beliefs. From his fiery patriotic speeches at his concerts to his dedication to honoring members of the armed forces, the “‘Til You Can’t” singer has had a long history of wearing his heart on his sleeve both in the studio and on the stage. In a vulnerable interview with Southern Living back in November, Johnson opened up about his faith, the struggles he’s faced in the church and the balance of worshipping while out on the road. Johnson began the interview by noting how he left his childhood church as a…

Fresh off his first new release in nearly two years with the single, “She Hates Me,” Dierks Bentley has just announced that he’s hitting the road this summer on the Broken Branches Tour, featuring none other than Zach Top as the primary opener. This morning, Bentley took to Instagram to announce the tour: The Broken Branches Tour will kick off on May 29 in Austin, Texas at the Moody Center before wrapping up on August 30 in Clarkston, Michigan. Along the way, Bentley will hit over 30 different cities including Los Angeles, Tulsa, Birmingham and New York at Madison Square…