This one popped up on New Boots on Spotify this week. I know I say it all the time, but I think it's really cool that independent artists can get exposure on those playlists. I've read a little … [Read more...]
When You’re Gone by Smithfield (@SmithfieldMusic)
Here is the new duo that's making noise out there: Smithfield. I was surprised with myself that I hadn't written about their first single, Hey Whiskey. I remember the song. I remember liking it. … [Read more...]
Run Wild Horses by Aaron Watson (@aaron_watson)
One of the big stories in country music last year was Aaron Watson taking a single into the top ten at country radio. That just doesn't happen for independent artists. But he and his team made it … [Read more...]
Kiss Goodbye by Cody Johnson (@CodyJohnsonBand)
I was listening to the podcast, Children Of Song, with Robert K. Oermann and one of the episodes had Cody Johnson and Gary Allan on. Gary has been one of my favorites for a long time. He had a … [Read more...]
The Champion by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood)
Carrie Underwood is back. Not that she ever really left. It's only been a couple years since her last solo single was nearing the top of the charts. And just last year she had a huge hit … [Read more...]
Tequila by Dan + Shay (@DanAndShay)
I thought that Dan + Shay's last single was going to be a winner. But something happened on that one and it kind of floundered on the charts and we'll probably never hear it again. But these guys … [Read more...]
Forever A Cowboy by Ned LeDoux (@NedLeDoux)
How did I miss this?! This one popped up at the very bottom of the New Boots playlist on Spotify. As soon as I saw the name I knew that it had to be. Ned LeDoux is the name and the song … [Read more...]
Top New Country Music: January 15th, 2018
Still have the same number one song this week, but we also have some movement. Seven songs came off the chart and that means there was room to move up and room to move onto the chart. Josh Mirenda … [Read more...]
Country Song by Casey Donahew (@caseydband)
I'll admit that I'm a huge fan of Casey Donahew. I remember a few years ago he released an album. Someone sent me a note saying that I needed to check it out. I think I listened to that album hundreds … [Read more...]
Girlfriend by Anderson East (@Andersoneast)
Anderson East is new to us in the country world. It seems he's new to the music world overall although he did release an album on a major label a couple years ago. Country music fans probably know … [Read more...]