Southern Halo on High School Nation Tour

Southern Halo has completed the first week of the HIGH SCHOOL NATION Spring 2018 Tour, visiting schools in and around Phoenix, Arizona. The annual multi-genre artist tour is headlined this year by Rapper Silento (best known for his debut single, “Watch Me,” which reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100) and sponsored by Takis, Sparkling Ice, Hollister, the truth organization (the teen anti- smoking … Continue reading Southern Halo on High School Nation Tour

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Vince Youngs new single “My Turn” hitting country radio & turning heads

Vince Youngs newly released single is taking radio by storm and when I listened for the first time I knew why. Youngs new single “My Turn” is a Honky Tonk hit that instantly went to my country playlist. It has all the twang and rowdiness of outlaw country and the story within the lyrics to make it a big hit for Youngs. A perfect blend … Continue reading Vince Youngs new single “My Turn” hitting country radio & turning heads

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78 RPM signs Vince Youngs to label

President of 78 RPM Records’ Bernie Faulkner announces the signing of Modesto, California based country newcomer Vince Youngs to the label and On The Wall Music. Expect Youngs’ first radio release later this month. Pictured Left to Right at Sound Kitchen Studios in Franklin, TN are: Attorney William Whitacre, Vince Youngs and 78 RPM Records’ Bernie Faulkner (standing.) Photo Courtesy: so much MOORE media Continue reading 78 RPM signs Vince Youngs to label

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Balsam Range releases first Christmas album

October 27th world-renowned Bluegrass quintet BALSAM RANGE delivers an orchestrated holiday album of contemporary and traditional tunes. Balsam Ridge brings a new and exciting spin on timeless Christmas classics. BALSAM RANGE, formed in 2007, has become one of the genre’s most award-winning acts in recent years, garnering 10 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards on the heels of six critically-acclaimed albums. This year, they are nominated … Continue reading Balsam Range releases first Christmas album

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Rick Monroe launches “Gypsy Soul” contest

Singer/songwriter Rick Monroe invites fans to sing from their “Gypsy Soul,” via a contest that launched on Facebook. Entrants have until November 13 to film their own version of Rick’s signature tune, post the video to Monroe’s Facebook page and then solicit “likes.” The entrant with the most “likes” wins the contest. Contest rules are explained in a YouTube video; fans can get a free … Continue reading Rick Monroe launches “Gypsy Soul” contest

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Shane Owens is bringing back country music with “Where I’m Comin’ From”

Shane Owens is a traditional country artist who has hit a few road blocks throughout his career and refused to give up. Owens recorded his first album in 2005 producing a hit single in Texas and never really made it any further than that. Then in 2009 Owens was ready to release a follow up album produced by James Stroud when the recording company went … Continue reading Shane Owens is bringing back country music with “Where I’m Comin’ From”

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Newtown to release new CD “Harlan Road”

The rolling hills of Kentucky is home to many talented musicians of the bluegrass genre. Throughout the year, you can hear the strumming of the mandolin and plunking of the banjo in the ‘hollers’ of Kentucky as they are filled with bluegrass festivals. Newtown is one of those bands you may be able to catch at your local Bluegrass festival as they tour and promote … Continue reading Newtown to release new CD “Harlan Road”

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Leslie Cours Mather Releases HOT NEW Video for Latest Single

Leslie Cours Mather brings out the sass and attitude with her new video for her latest single “That Was The Whiskey”. “That Was The Whiskey” is the follow up to Mather’s previous release “Hell Hath No Fury” which charted on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart. We previously brought you a review of Leslie’s hot new single and now we are bringing you the video … Continue reading Leslie Cours Mather Releases HOT NEW Video for Latest Single

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Check out Denny Strickland’s acoustic video performance of a Kris Kristofferson classic; “Loving Her Was Easier”

Denny Strickland – “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” Press Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Country newcomer and Arkansas native Denny Strickland salutes icon Kris Kristofferson with his acoustic video of “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again).” The video, part of The Cellar Sessions (Strickland’s latest efforts with Producer/Director Brian Harstine), was filmed at … Continue reading Check out Denny Strickland’s acoustic video performance of a Kris Kristofferson classic; “Loving Her Was Easier”

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Josh Goodlett talks about his new single and more!

Last week I had the privilege of sitting down with up and coming country music artist Josh Goodlett to talk about his newly released single, his influences, and how this journey all came about. Josh, a native of Taylorsville, KY, knows all about working hard to get to where he wants to be. He was brought up working on the family farm before and after … Continue reading Josh Goodlett talks about his new single and more!

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