The War And Treaty; Photo Provided

Soulful Vocal Duo The War And Treaty Pay Homage To Love With New Album ‘Lover’s Game’

Posted on March 21, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

The War & Treaty talked to Music Mayhem about the stories behind the songs of Lover’s Game, their songwriting process, and how they resolve conflicts both professionally and personally.

Nate Smith, Priscilla Block, Jelly Roll, Jackson Dean, Frank Ray; Photo By Andrew Wendowski

Jelly Roll, Priscilla Block, Jackson Dean, Frank Ray, and Nate Smith Prove Superstar Status At CRS’ New Faces

Posted on March 17, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

The 2023 New Faces of Country Music class are certainly making their mark on the genre and paving the way for a more diverse future of country music.

Greylan James; Photo Courtesy of Trea Allen

Greylan James Talks Writing with Kenny Chesney, Touring with Old Dominion & More

Posted on March 6, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

James chatted about what happened the first time he wrote with Kenny Chesney in person, and the “pinch me” moment that happened on tour with Old Dominion.

Roman Alexander; Photo Provided

Roman Alexander Talks Writing Retreat That Led to New Single “Mess Me Up” & Dustin Lynch’s “Party Mode”

Posted on February 28, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

“I think it was the ‘Party Mode’ retreat. I don’t know. We did it at the same lake house and tequila can cloud your memory sometimes,” Alexander said laughing.

Lily Pearl Black, Clint Black, Lisa Hartman Black; Photo Provided

Clint Black Shares His Favorite Memories Touring With His Wife Lisa Hartman Black & Daughter Lily Pearl Black

Posted on February 28, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

“It’s especially nice as a dad to watch people react to [Lily] hitting these high notes on a Carrie Underwood song,” Clint admitted.

Brantley Gilbert; Photo Courtesy of Brian Vaughan

Brantley Gilbert Talks ‘So Help Me God (Deluxe Edition),’ Teases Project With Jelly Roll & More

Posted on February 25, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

Gilbert says a deluxe album is his way of “tying up the loose ends on the record, [and] kind of completing the story just punctuating the sentence.”

Karley Scott Collins; Photo Courtesy of David McClister

Karley Scott Collins Taps Into Nostalgia & Her Love For Tom Petty’s Music With New Single, “Petty in the 80s”

Posted on February 21, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

“The hook of the song is, ‘you got me free fallin like Petty in the 80s.’ I really loved getting to reference him cause I’ve loved him for forever,” Collins said of “Petty In The 80s.”

Jordan Davis; Photo Courtesy of Harper Smith

Jordan Davis Reveals How Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan & More Inspired His Songwriting For New Album, ‘Bluebird Days’

Posted on February 21, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

“I’ve definitely tried to be a little more honest and vulnerable in what I’m saying,” Davis said of his new album, Bluebird Days.

Chase Rice, Photo Courtesy of Kaiser Cunningham

Chase Rice Talks Regret And Redemption With New Album, ‘I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell’

Posted on February 14, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

Rice says “I Hate Cowboys” is “one of the coolest songs on the whole record.”

Neon Union; Photo Provided

Neon Union Reveal Advice They Received From Jimmie Allen And Pitbull, Talk Debut Single “Bout Damn Time” & More

Posted on February 11, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

“This is our first statement, we’re coming out kicking the door down,” Neon Union said of their debut single “Bout Damn Time.”