Music Mayhem Artists To Watch in 2025

Artists To Watch In 2025: Gavin Adcock, Maddox Batson, Demps, Charly Reynolds, Chandler Walters And More

Posted on January 14, 2025

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Melinda Lorge

Check out Music Mayhem’s Artists to Watch list for 2025.

Waylon Wyatt; Photo Courtesy of Brittany Harper

Waylon Wyatt Talks His Musical Journey, Paying Tribute To His Late Brother And What’s Next

Posted on December 18, 2024

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Melinda Lorge

Hailing from the tiny town of Hackett, Arkansas, Wyatt, whose full name is Waylon Wyatt Potter, has all the makings of becoming a global superstar.

Brooks & Dunn; Photo Provided

Brooks & Dunn Reflect on 30+ Years Of Hits And the Making Of Star-Studded ‘Reboot II’ Album

Posted on November 15, 2024

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Melinda Lorge

Reboot II features an impressive list of collaborators, including Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Riley Green, Megan Moroney, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Corey Kent and more.

Tommy Acker; Photo Courtesy of Noah Heaton/@noah_heaton

Tommy Acker Talks Finding Success On Social Media, Balancing His Country Music Dreams And Life As A Dental Assistant

Posted on October 23, 2024

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Melinda Lorge

Acker is destined to become the next big star in country music.

Tucker Wetmore; Photo Courtesy of Jarrod Anthonee

Tucker Wetmore Cements His Place in Country Music With ‘Waves On A Sunset’ EP: “It’s Only Scratching The Surface”

Posted on October 5, 2024

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Melinda Lorge

With Waves On A Sunset, Tucker Wetmore sets the stage for a promising legacy in Country music.

Luke Bryan, Photo Courtesy of Jim Wright

Luke Bryan Talks Leaving Party Anthems Behind On Family-Oriented New Album, ‘Mind Of A Country Boy’

Posted on October 3, 2024

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Melinda Lorge

“These songs are what gets me right now. It reflects a lot of where I’m at,” Bryan shared.

Chase Rice, Photo Courtesy of Ben Christensen

Chase Rice On His Late Father’s Influence, Leaving Bro-Country Behind And Finding Freedom In His Music

Posted on September 30, 2024

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Melinda Lorge

“I’m just being me. I’m not trying to be FGL or Sam or whoever else is popular,” Rice explained of his new album, Go Down Singin’.

Brantley Gilbert; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Brantley Gilbert Explains How ‘Tattoos’ Reflects His Real Life And The Legacy He Hopes To Leave Behind

Posted on September 30, 2024

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Melinda Lorge

“But for the most part, mine tell my story,” Gilbert said of his tattoos.

Kenny Chesney; Photo Provided

Kenny Chesney Quietly Donates Over $1 Million To Police, Hospitals, Pet Shelters & More In Massachusetts

Posted on September 27, 2024

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Melinda Lorge

Giving may be a part of Chesney’s character, but boasting about it certainly is not, and he chose to remain quiet about his generous gift.

Dylan Marlowe; Photo Courtesy of Jacob Powers

Dylan Marlowe Talks Embracing Vulnerability And Staying True To Himself On Debut Album, ‘Mid-Twenties Crisis’

Posted on September 27, 2024

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Melinda Lorge

“All these songs are authentic to me, and I’m not trying to be somebody that I’m not, or I’m not trying to look for validation with the songs,” Marlowe said of the project.

Maddox Batson; Photo Courtesy of Cooper Pattison

14-Year-Old Country Music Sensation Maddox Batson Releases Infectious New Song, “X’s”

Posted on September 9, 2024

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Melinda Lorge

“X’s” marks Maddox Batson’s debut single following his signing with Warner Records.

Riley Green, Ella Langley; Photo Courtesy of NBC/Getty Images

Riley Green and Ella Langley Pour Their Hearts Out In New Country Ballad, “Don’t Mind If I Do”

Posted on September 9, 2024

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Melinda Lorge

“Don’t Mind If I Do,” serves as the title track to Green’s highly-awaited next album, which marks his third full-length debut overall.

Dwight Yoakam, Post Malone; Photo Courtesy of Emily Joyce

Dwight Yoakam Teams Up With Post Malone For “I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom)”

Posted on September 7, 2024

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Melinda Lorge

“I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom)” will appear on Yoakam’s forthcoming self-produced album, Brighter Days.

Lauren Alaina, Corey Kent; Photos Courtesy of Robby Klein, Dayna White

“Now or Never” Sees Corey Kent And Lauren Alaina Take On The Push And Pull Of Love

Posted on September 7, 2024

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Melinda Lorge

“‘Now or Never’ is a song about drawing a line in the sand for yourself,” Kent explained of the track.

Riley Green, Ella Langley; Photo Courtesy of Caylee Robillard

Ella Langley, Riley Green Saddle Up For A Wild West Romance in “You Look Like You Love Me” Music Video

Posted on August 29, 2024

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Melinda Lorge

Langley worked alongside Wales Toney and JP Park to bring the storytelling lyrics to life in the cinematic Wild West-themed music video.