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.
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,…
Since American Idol contestant Hannah Harper’s second week audition with Lee Ann Womack’s “A Little Past Little Rock,” fans have been drawing comparisons between their sweet, effortless voices. Harper confirmed the likeness once more with a cover she posted from January 25 of her singing Womack’s 1997 hit, “The Fool.” While the first episode of season 24 didn’t air until the following day on January 26, it’s pretty evident that this sneak peek video showed Harper singing on the balcony of her Hawaii hotel, foreshadowing her presence on the “Ohana” rounds. Backed by the calming ambiance of the island waves…
Last night’s American Idol episode rounded out the final 10 performances of singers in the remaining Top 20 of the competition. With the contestants once again backed by the gorgeous views of Disney’s Aulani Resort and alongside the mentorship of Brad Paisley & Keke Palmer, the 24th season brought the show one step closer to its Final 14. Arguably one of the best and most authentic performances of the night came from one of the youngest contestants remaining, 17-year-old Lucas Leon. Leon, who admittably fangirled at the sight of his musical icon, Brad Paisley, decided to sing another ’90s country…
