Thank goodness for country covers. Whether it’s an artist performing a cover live at their concert or releasing a re-recorded version of a beloved song, these remakes capture the essence of what country music is all about: celebrating music through the retelling of stories. Personally, covers are some of my most anticipated releases because they offer the closest experience to hearing a favorite song again for the first time (without the amnesia, of course). Many artists pay tribute to their influences by reimagining classic hits, despite the risk of not living up to the original, but plenty still manage to…
Author: Casey Nyman
Texas has yet again blessed country music with another rising star: Hudson Westbrook. The fresh face in country music quickly gained popularity after a video of him singing his first hit, “Take It Slow,” went viral on TikTok back in April of last year. The song now boasts over 12 million streams on Spotify. Today, Friday, January 24, he dropped his latest single, “Mine Tomorrow.” The song is surely the first of many to come following the release of his self-titled debut EP back in November. It includes previously released hits like “5 to 9” and “Johnny Walker,” along with…