With independent Country being the buzziest it has ever been, everyone is searching for the next Zach Bryan, Charles Wesley Godwin and Sam Barber to appear on their Spotify recommended playlist. Whether it is TikTok, Instagram or Twitter, young, budding independent artists are just waiting to be discovered seemingly every minute. Here are five independent artists that need to be on your playlists right now. 1. Wyatt Flores For many dedicated independent country fans, Wyatt Flores might seem like an extremely obvious choice. However, it doesn’t change the fact that he is one of the most exciting young artists in…
Author: Brennen Kelly
Zac Brown Band has had quite an interesting career over the past 15 years. From their incredible hot streak at the beginning to the string of controversies that followed, it’s safe to say that the band is one of the most eclectic and interesting ones in all of country music. For clarity, the band’s first album from 2005, Home Grown, will not appear on the list given that it is unavailable for streaming and is not included in the band’s official discography. Their 2013 EP, The Grohl Sessions, Vol.1, will also not appear on the list despite it being four…
“Here’s to old trucks, young love and Saturday nights.” Summer’s in full swing, and Chris Young is back with a brand new song all about reminiscing about young love and summer nights. After releasing two singles, Looking for You and All Dogs Go to Heaven back in January, many weren’t sure when Young would go ahead and release some new music. He made it clear that something was in the works earlier this month. Young took to Instagram on July 1 to post these seemingly random albeit extremely aesthetically pleasing photos. However, with the caption simply being “👀” and the…
“I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die.” To say that Folsom Prison Blues is one of the most iconic and important country songs of all time would be far from an understatement. From the iconic recording at Folsom State Prison to the lasting impact it had on Johnny Cash’s career, it’s hard to find many other songs that have stood the test of time the way Folsom Prison Blues has. Nearly every country music fan knows the song itself; however, many might not know the long road it had to get to #1. Originally recorded and…
“Your hand in my hand is all that I’d ever ask.” Sam Barber, independent country’s newest star, is back at it with a brand new single, All That I Have. Coming less than three weeks after the release of his last song, Dancing in the Sky, Barber continues to keep the momentum building with this latest release. Barber took to social media on July 12 to post a teaser of the song, announcing that it was out on July 20. It’s here, and it proves exactly why he is arguably the biggest name in independent country right now. All That…
Before Eric Church was the certified Country legend that he is today, setting out on record-breaking tours and winning ACM Awards, he released his debut album, Sinners Like Me, 17 years ago today. Despite not being an absolute smash hit right out of the gate, Sinners Like Me has proven over the last 17 years that it has aged like fine wine. In fact, many of the deep cuts present on the record have remained cornerstones of Church’s live shows still today. These Boots, Lightning and Livin’ Part of Life are all regularly played by Church, reaching a new audience…