Inside Lauren Watkins’s Perfectly Imperfect World
Rising country music star Lauren Watkins talks her sophomore album, In A Perfect World, an unforgettable experience with her husband at Home Depot, and glorifying the simple life.
Megan Coonelly and the Art of Visual Prayer
Armed with glittery gold leaf and every shade of pink and blue imaginable, Philadelphia-based fine artist Megan Coonelly is bringing prayer to life on canvas in her new Bucks County, Pennsylvania studio-gallery.
Coonelly recently sat down with us to talk about her plans for her new space, divine inspiration, and the God moments that have confirmed she’s exactly where she’s meant to be.
Behind the Badge: Joey Jones Magnifies the Voices of America’s First Responders
Johnny “Joey” Jones talks his new book, Behind the Badge, which takes readers inside the harrowing yet deeply human world of America’s first responders, told through the voices of those who live it every day. Jones also reflects on his own journey from Marine Corps bomb technician to bestselling author, the life lessons he shares with his children, and the enduring power of service, sacrifice, and community.
Sunny Sweeney’s Rhinestone Requiem
Country music singer-songwriter and SiriusXM radio host Sunny Sweeney talks her new record, Rhinestone Requiem, country music’s glitzy past, and finding love with her longtime guitarist.
Inside Hudson Westbrook’s Texas State of Mind
The 21-year-old rising country music star talks his debut album, Texas Forever, finding love, and the experiences that helped prepare him for his rapid rise to fame.
Clayton Mullen Talks His New EP, “Varsity Blues”
Rising country music artist Clayton Mullen talks falling in love with songwriting at TCU, the transition from college life to his new life as a singer-songwriter, and the making of his nostalgic new EP.
Chris Janson on Living the American Dream
Unfiltered and unbridled: country hitmaker Chris Janson reflects on his forthcoming album, Wild Horses, falling in love at first sight, and living the American dream.
Cyndi Thomson on Choosing Faith Over Fame
After stepping away from the spotlight at the height of her career, Cyndi Thomson returns twenty-three years later with grace, grit, and a new chapter written in faith, family, and six shimmering songs.
From the Writing Room to Center Stage: Mackenzie Carpenter is Turning Nashville Into Her Playground
Mackenzie Carpenter is undeniably one of Nashville’s most clever singer-songwriters. She's Megan Moroney’s songwriting secret weapon and a rising star in her own right, reshaping the country music scene with her ultra girly, fun, and relatable sound. In this exclusive piece, Carpenter opens up about her long-awaited debut album, "Hey Country Queen," her chart-topping success as a member of her and Moroney's songwriting group, "Jimmy James," and the stories and spirit that make her one of Music Row’s most exciting new artists.
Meet Hudson Westbrook, the New Voice of the Lone Star State
Hudson Westbrook, the Texas college freshman-turned-overnight country music star, talks growing up in the Lone Star State, the meteoric launch of his music career, the release of his debut EP, and new music.
Shaylen Returns to Her Country Roots
Shaylen’s journey from LA pop star to rising country music artist is filled with hustle, humor, and unexpected twists. Her determination to find her true sound has led her to Nashville, where she’s embraced her country roots and is now preparing to release her debut record. With a newfound sense of purpose and authenticity, Shaylen is sharing her most personal music yet, proving that, sometimes, the best things in life happen when you least expect it.
Lauren Watkins on Making Heartbreak Sound Good, Even If She Isn’t Heartbroken Herself
Lauren Watkins might be a head-over-heels-in-love newlywed, but her debut album, "The Heartbroken Record," offers a refreshing take on heartache that resonates with everyone who's experienced the emotional rollercoaster of love.
Ty Myers is Living the Teenage Dream
Seventeen-year-old rising country music star Ty Myers talks overnight success, new music, and growing up on a 450-acre cattle ranch in Texas.
The Return of Uncle Kracker
After a twelve-year album hiatus, Uncle Kracker is back with “Coffee and Beer,” a thirteen-track record, inspired in-part by his grandfather, that he likens to an escape from the nonsense of today.
Brian Kelley Tells His “Tennessee Truth”
Brian Kelley talks life after Florida Georgia Line, shares the inspiration behind his debut album as a solo artist, and explains why songwriting is just like fishing.
Breakfast With a Side of Heartbreak
Avery Anna talks her debut album “Breakup Over Breakfast,” her inspiring faith in God, and helping others feel loved through her music.
Houston, She’s a Star: Megan Moroney Shines Bright on Her Sophomore Album, “Am I Okay?”
Country music star Megan Moroney might cry herself to sleep some nights and occasionally feel like sending a man to the moon, but her sophomore album proves that she’s resilient by answering the very same question that it begs: she’s doing better than okay.
In a Barbie World, It’s Cabrini We Need
Cristiana Dell’Anna, the star of the newest Angel Studios film, “Cabrini,” shares how portraying America’s first saint changed her life, what it was like to prepare for the role, and the important lessons she hopes viewers take away from the film.
The Great American Love Story, as Told by Conner Smith’s “Smoky Mountains”
Nashville native Conner Smith talks songwriting, the crazy God moments that have transformed his life, and finding a love that’s as enduring as the infamous mountain range his debut album is named after.
Jordan Rowe is Redefining the “Country Boy” Narrative
Rising country music artist Jordan Rowe is blowing stereotypes about country boys out of the water. From founding a scholarship fund and Nashville’s Music Row Ministries to contributing to the evolution of country music via a new genre emerging out of Nashville, Rowe proves that country boys are dynamic individuals whose abilities extend far beyond traditional expectations.