Colin Stough, Jelly Roll, Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy of Instagram/American Idol

    ‘American Idol’ Finalist Colin Stough Says Friendship With Jelly Roll “Means The World,” Reflects On Bond With Luke Bryan

    Posted on July 6, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “It means the world to me. Cause that’s just kind of the thing you always dream about till it happens,” Stough said of his friendship with Jelly Roll.

    Jameson Rodgers; Photo by Matthew Berinato

    Jameson Rodgers Talks New Single “Mine For The Summer,” Meeting His Wife Sarah Allison Turner & Touring With HARDY

    Posted on July 2, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    Rodgers’ new single, “Mine For The Summer,” was partially inspired by his wife Sarah Allison Turner, who he met in 2011 during a workshop at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.

    Russell Dickerson; Photo by Robby Klein

    Russell Dickerson Reveals How His Wife, Kailey, Helped Inspire His Summer EP, ‘Three Months Two Streets Down’

    Posted on June 30, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    The EP is centered around the track “Ride the Wave,” which includes the lyric that inspired the EP’s title Three Months Two Streets Down.

    Colin Stough; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    Colin Stough Talks Life-Changing ‘American Idol’ Experience, His Debut Single, Grand Ole Opry Aspirations & More

    Posted on June 29, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Stough chatted about his life-changing experience on American Idol, releasing his debut single “I Still Talk To Jesus,” and more.

    Parker McCollum; Photo by Jim Wright

    Parker McCollum Talks New Album ‘Never Enough,’ His Continued Pursuit of Excellence & Customizing His Tour Bus

    Posted on June 27, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    McCollum told us about his internal struggles of seeking perfection, creating the songs for Never Enough, life on the road, and more.

    Kip Moore; Photo Provided

    Kip Moore Takes Listeners Through A “Spectrum of Emotions” With New Album, ‘Damn Love’

    Posted on June 26, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    With this record, Moore says he continues to figure out where he fits in. “I’ve always felt like I’ve been a little bit on the outside edges and a little bit of an outsider, sometimes misunderstood.”

    Iam Tongi; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    Iam Tongi Opens Up About ‘American Idol’ Journey, Talks Jelly Roll, Advice His Late Dad Offered Him & More

    Posted on May 31, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “It’s been crazy to be honest,” the singer shared of his recent win.

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    Walker Montgomery Puts Whiskey On The Clock With New Single “Work To Do”

    Posted on May 15, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    Montgomery also talked about his musical family ties, Whiskey Wednesday YouTube series and more.

    Cole Swindell; Photo Courtesy of Rich Polk for PMC

    Cole Swindell Talks ‘Stereotype Broken’ Deluxe Album, Reflects On “One Of The Best Years Of My Life”

    Posted on May 15, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    “To see how much changed in one year after almost 10 years of doing it is, I don’t know, just hopeful for the future,” Swindell admitted.

    Dalton Dover; Photo Courtesy of Jim Wright

    LISTEN: Dalton Dover Shares Gratitude For His Mom With New Song “I Wouldn’t Be Here”

    Posted on May 5, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    “My mom is probably one of the biggest advocates. She’s one of my biggest supporters,” Dover shared.

    Kevin Griffin; Photo Courtesy of Robby Klein

    Kevin Griffin Shares Creative Lessons, Pulls Curtain Back on Music Business With New Book

    Posted on May 3, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    Griffin is the frontman of rock band Better Than Ezra.

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    Ryan Griffin Shares How Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus Encouraged Him While Recording “Heart to Break”

    Posted on April 24, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    Griffin’s new single “Heart To Break” was written by Adam Hambrick, Ben Stennis and David Fanning and produced by Sam Ellis and Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus.

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    Jay Allen Describes Spiritual Experience Of Filming “No Prayer Like Mama’s” Video After Loss of Mother: “She’s Still With Me”

    Posted on April 18, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    “Even though I lost my mother, I believe she went home and she’s still with me and she’s still thinking of me, guiding me,” Allen shared.

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    Austin Snell Debuts New Single “Pray All the Way Home,” Talks Impact That Faith & Military Has On His Career

    Posted on April 15, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    “Pray All The Way Home” was co-written by Snell alongside Andrew Baylis, Cam Walker and Michael Whitworth.

    Tyler Farr, Jelly Roll; Photo Provided

    Tyler Farr & Jelly Roll Channel Their Inner Hank Williams Jr. On New Collaboration, “Country As Shit”

    Posted on April 11, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    “We wanted to write something, add a little bit of Hank Junior attitude… it’s my personal ‘All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight,'” Farr said of the tune.