Internet rumors have been swirling recently about American Idol fan favorite Hannah Harper, who was also coincidentally absent from this week’s Monday, March 23 episode. Quickly after Harper’s initial idol audition with none other than her motherhood-inspired original song, “String Cheese,” the clip went viral online, cementing Harper as a frontrunner in the competition. With many alluding her voice to the sweet melodic tune of country greats like Allison Krauss and Lee Ann Womack, the aspiring star continued to wow viewers with her performances of the latter’s “A Little Past Little Rocks” and Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High On That…
Author: Casey Nyman
Casey Nyman
Casey, a New Jersey native raised on country music, graduated from the University of Delaware with a BA in Communication and minors in Journalism, English, and Advertising. With her strong journalism background and love for country music, it was only natural for her to start writing about the genre she’s most passionate about. She has been contributing to Country Chord since January 2025. A quick look at her playlists reveals favorites like Megan Moroney, Ella Langley, ERNEST, Zach Top, and Turnpike Troubadours.
Anyone who’s ever been to a music festival knows that the 2-4 day stretch of non-stop concerts can be one of the most fun yet most exhausting experiences ever. Spending most of the day on your feet, running between stages to catch your favorite artists, all while keeping up the energy to sing and jump along to every song, is no easy feat. On top of that, festivals can get expensive fast, with tickets often costing hundreds of dollars before you even factor in travel, accommodations, and food. However, there’s one loophole to ensure that you’re getting the best bang…
Taking her most recent single to the backyard pines, Ella Langley just released a stripped down version of “Loving Life Again.”
The newly titled Back Home Sessions just dropped on YouTube, showcasing Langley’s raw vocals alongside her acoustic band, producing some of the most majestic instrumentals in the wilderness.
The light at the end of the tunnel is almost in sight. We’re officially only two months away from warmer weather, firework season, and of course, the greatest food combo known to mankind: hot dogs and cold beer. While these next 10 weeks may seem agonizingly long right now, Memorial Day weekend is the next best opportunity to give yourself a little getaway and celebrate the three-day holiday to its fullest potential. If you’re in need of a vacation or want to save yourself the stress of slaving away at the grill all day while fighting off every insect known…
After dipping his toes into the country music realm with ventures featuring Jelly Roll (Hard Fought Hallelujah) and Cody Johnson (When A Cowboy Prays), Brandon Lake unofficially announced a full country music worship crossover project to come. First teased back in February, the Christian artist gave a glimpse into his five-day writers’ retreat, where he invited some of his closest friends and country artists to produce over 43 songs. So far from that week that featured the likes of HARDY, Thomas Rhett, Russell Dickerson, Dan+Shay, and more, the first track to be released from the loot was Lake’s recent collaboration…
Alan Jackson is bringing a brand new festival to West Palm Beach, Florida, and it already sounds like the perfect tropical summer getaway. The Inaugural 5 O’Clock Somewhere Fest launching this upcoming June 12 and 13 was first teased about a week ago with a cheeky post from the official Instagram account announcing, “Something big is sailing your way.” Sure enough, today the full weekend lineup dropped with headliners, including none other than the chart-dominating Ella Langley, alongside Old Dominion, and Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band. Also bringing their vocals to the Palm Beaches are Dylan Scott, Clint Black, Shenandoah,…