Pictured (L-R): Alicia Warwick, Executive Director, Nashville Chapter of The Recording Academy; Ruby Amanfu, Nashville Chapter Board President and multiple Grammy nominee; and multiple Grammy nominees CeCe Winans and Brandy Clark. Photo: Courtesy of the Recording Academy®/photos by Ed Rode, Getty Images © 2022
Chapter 652
There are precious few occasions when Nashville’s music community can come together as a whole, and they dwindled to zero during the past two years of pandemic.
And, lo it came to pass that the gathering of the tribes returned with Thursday’s Grammy Nominee Party (March 10). And, yea verily, it was manna from heaven.
The rock, gospel, bluegrass, Americana and country tribes assembled in divine harmony. The Recording Academy chose a new venue, the Analog nightclub in the Hutton Hotel. Because there was no party last year, the 2020 nominees and winners were invited. For the first time, the party featured musical performances.
Pictured (L-R): Alicia Warwick, nominees Parker Welling and Dwan Hill, Ruby Amanfu. Photo: Courtesy of the Recording Academy®/photos by Ed Rode, Getty Images © 2022
“Welcome, welcome, welcome,” greeted Recording Academy chapter executive director Alicia Warwick. “We’re here, in person!”
“We’re excited to see so many of those who are passionate and committed to music with us here tonight,” added Nashville chapter president Ruby Amanfu. She is among the songwriters nominated for 2021 Song of the Year (for the Alicia Keys/Brandi Carlile recording “A Beautiful Noise”). Ruby emphasized the Academy’s dedication to diversity and inclusion, noting that this is reflected in the Nashville chapter’s nominees in 32 different categories. “We cover it: We’re good.”
Shannon Sanders introduced the performances with rousing enthusiasm. “Tonight is a celebration of music,” he proclaimed. The Fisk Jubilee Singers, Billy Ray Cyrus, Nashville rapper Tim Gent, Sierra Hull, Matt Maher, Devon Gilfillian, Daisha McBride and Mr. Talkbox were booked to entertain the fabulons in attendance.
Pictured (L-R): Rapper Tim Gent and Billy Ray Cyrus. Photo: Courtesy of the Recording Academy®/photos by Ed Rode, Getty Images © 2022
Mingling in the throng were many 2021 Grammy nominees. These included gospel’s CeCe Winans, Americana’s Yola, bluegrass music’s Rhonda Vincent, reggae star Gramps Morgan, folk music’s Sarah Jarosz and — goddess-alert — country’s Brandy Clark. Not to mention Grammy nominated songwriters Josh Jenkins, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz, Shane Stevens, Parker Welling, R&B Song co-writer Audra Mae Butts and Ruby’s hubby Sam Ashworth, who is nominated for Best Song Written For Visual Media (“Speak Now” from One Night in Miami).
Cody Fry is nominated for his arrangement of “Eleanor Rigby.” Dave Aude is nominated for remixing Demi Lovato & Ariana Grande. They circulated among the Gospel Music Association’s Jackie Patillo, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Mark Ford, MTSU’s Beverly Keel, BMI’S Clay Bradley, SESAC’s ET Brown, Belmont’s Doug Howard and the AFM’s Dave Pomeroy.
The Hutton folks brought out the good stuff for their cocktail-supper menu. Fabulons snacked on bacon-wrapped figs, tomato caprese, Thai shrimp & lime, chicken skewers, smoked salmon pinwheels, flatbread with balsamic fig & cheese, steak skewers, Broadway hot-chicken sliders, fried mozzarella cheese balls, pulled pork sliders with slaw and cheesy mini potatoes. At least that’s what I sampled. There might have been more on those trays the kindly staff was circulating with.
Rejoicing in the community get-together reunion were Leslie DiPiero, Chandra LaPlume, Garth Fundis, LB Cantrell, Jon Loba, Pat McMakin, Paul Kwame, Kris Wilkinson, Regina McCrary, Fletcher Foster, Ronna Rubin, Jay Jones, Tom Roland, Caroline Davis, Earle Simmons, Carol Ann Etheridge, Dan Hill & Katie Gustafson, Casie Mason, George Achaves, Matt Leimkuehler, Josh Ewers, Chris Keaton, Joanna Carter, Ben Kline, Jennifer Hanson, James Elliott, Sherod Robertson and Julie Boos.
A Look Inside The New 320,000+ Square Foot Production Campus, Worldwide Stages
/by LB CantrellPhoto: Courtesy of Worldwide Stages
A little over 30 miles out from downtown Nashville sits a new production campus serving the entertainment industry, Worldwide Stages. With 320,000+ square feet of facilities on 38 acres, the expansive campus was settled in the former Saturn headquarters in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
Of its many amenities, Worldwide Stages contains four sound stages ranging from 3,000 to 21,000 square feet that can be used by musicians to rehearse their performances before they go on tour, or film/TV professionals to produce movies and TV series.
Pictured: Worldwide Stages CEO, Kelly Frey. Photo: Courtesy of Worldwide Stages
But Worldwide Stages aims to be more than just another sound stage. They want to be a gathering place for creatives that provides concierge services and amenities to the guests using their space.
In addition to their expansive sound stages, Worldwide Stages offers on-site food and beverage service, event spaces, parking for hundreds of vehicles, on-site industry vendors, and even laundry and shower facilities. Within its massive square footage are areas dedicated to meeting spaces, production offices, a theater for viewing rehearsal footage, and on-site dining areas. They are even designing a speakeasy where artists can relax while on campus.
All of these amenities speak to Worldwide Stages’ plan to create an environment where the artists concentrate on performance and creation—rather than logistics.
Worldwide Stages was originated by two music industry veterans, Shane Ellis and Mark Long. CEO Kelly Frey, whose background includes executive production and technology projects, runs the operation.
“What we saw was an industry that was underserved,” Frey tells MusicRow. “We wanted to create a safe, secure environment where the artists can come in, do the hard work that’s required for tour prep, and do it in the proximity of their home.
“We’re very service oriented,” he adds. “It’s not only the visual space, but it’s the support structure as well. We have gigabyte-level internet speed, 400 amp 3-phase power with distros coming off the power at the places where you need them. We’ve got [approximately] a quarter of a million dollars in backline equipment. If somebody forgot something, we can come in and provide speakers, microphones, drum sets, or whatever is required. We’re just trying to make it easier, this industry is tough enough.”
On the film and TV side, the sound stages at Worldwide Stages are readily adaptable for whatever a film crew may need. “Having those capabilities provides an advantage over just a big black box that [crews] sometimes find themselves in.”
Security is also top priority for Worldwide Stages. The campus is surrounded on three sides by four-lane highway with interstate highway style fencing, and employs 24/7 security personnel with video surveillance technology. “When you drive up, it looks like another industrial building. That’s by design. We don’t want to stick out,” Frey says.
Worldwide Stages opened for business in September of 2021, and has already hosted many award-winning acts. They will hold a grand opening on a to-be-determined date at the end of May to coincide with the one year anniversary of closing on the real estate.
“I love it when I hear that a tour manager has told another tour manager, ‘You’ll never go anywhere else,'” Frey sums. “We credit that to our people. We have a staff that goes above and beyond.”
Photo: Courtesy of Worldwide Stages
Photo: Courtesy of Worldwide Stages
A dining area. Photo: Courtesy of Worldwide Stages
The lobby at Worldwide Stages. Photo: Courtesy of Worldwide Stages
Sitting area. Photo: Courtesy of Worldwide Stages
The Shires Commemorate Journey On New Album ’10 Year Plan’
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Shires. Photo: JBK Photography
The Shires, the UK country duo comprised of Crissie Rhodes and Ben Earle, have released their new album, 10 Year Plan.
The 13-track project, produced by Lindsay Rimes, reminisces about the duo’s big city hopes and dreams when their career was just starting in 2012. Opening with“Cut Me Loose,” the Shires bring their harmonies together on tracks such as “Sparks Fly” and “A Bar Without You,” as well as on the closing, pedal steel guitar-tinged “When It Hurts.” Writers contributing to the project include Eric Paslay, Justin Ebach, and Lizzy McAvoy.
“We are so excited to finally have our new album 10 Year Plan out,” The Shires share. “We celebrate 10 years together as duo next year, and this album looks back at every point on that journey–all the milestones we have had. Our hope is that this album can be the soundtrack to uplift spirits and enable us all to create new happy memories. We hope you enjoy it.”
The Shires’ achievements were recently celebrated when they were presented with the CMA’s Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award for furthering the popularity of country music throughout the UK.
The duo’s 2015 debut album, Brave, became the first-ever Top 10 album by a UK country music duo. In the years since, they have achieved three consecutive UK Top 3 albums, four No. 1 UK country albums, over 100 million streams, two Gold certified records, and played countless sold-out headlining shows.
“Cut Me Loose” (Justin Ebach, Lizzy McAvoy)
“Sparks Fly” (Ben Earle)
“Side By Side” (Ben Earle, Katya Edwards)
“Plot Twist” (Ben Earle, Beth McCarthy)
“10 Year Plan” (Ben Earle, Sarah Sheldrake)
“I See Stars” (Ben Earle, Jeff Cohen)
“A Bar Without You” (Ben Earle, Eric Paslay, Jennifer Wayne)
“Baby We’re Rich” (Ben Earle, Lindsay Rimes)
“Skydive” (Ben Earle)
“Wild Hearts” (Ben Earle)
“Forever Tonight” (Ben Earle, Sarah Sheldrake)
“Peggy I’m Sorry” (Ben Earle)
“When It Hurts” (Ben Earle)
Dolly Parton Bows Out Of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Race
/by LB CantrellDolly Parton. Photo: Rob Hoffman
Dolly Parton announced on Monday (March 14) via social media that she is bowing out as a nominee for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
Parton was announced as a nominee earlier this year alongside Pat Benatar, Eminem, Carly Simon, Lionel Richie, and more. According to her post, she does not feel that she has “earned that right” to be inducted.
“I hope that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again—if I’m ever worthy,” Parton writes. She goes on to say that this opportunity has inspired her to release a rock & roll album in the future.
“I wish all of the nominees good luck and thank you again for the compliment. Rock on!” Parton says.
Voting for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees ends April 29. The class of 2022 will be announced in May.
Panel Session Videos From CRS 2022 Available To Stream Now
/by Lorie HollabaughCountry Radio Seminar has made the panel session videos from last month’s CRS 2022 event available for streaming.
Session handouts and educational takeaways are also available to download, and a comprehensive photo gallery chronicling the three-day industry event can also be found at CountryRadioSeminar.com.
Some agenda highlights available for streaming include:
Country Radio Seminar 2022 was held in-person Feb. 23-25 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. CRS 2023 dates are set for March 13-15, 2023.
River House Artists Enters Co-Venture With Warner Music Nashville, Elektra Music Group
/by Lydia FarthingPictured (L-R): Lynn Oliver-Cline (River House Artists), Cris Lacy (Warner Music Nashville), Zebb Luster (River House Artists). Photo: Mick Bodie
River House Artists (RHA), an independent label, publishing and artist development hub, has announced a partnership with Warner Music Nashville (WMG) and Elektra Music Group (EMG). The joint venture is designed to capitalize on each company’s like-minded approach to artist development.
“I am beyond thrilled to finally announce this new venture. The executive and creative teams at Warner Music Nashville and Elektra Music Group are challenging the marketplace and we are a perfect fit to help keep pushing those boundaries. I have been very fortunate to have amazing partners on my journey to here, but this is home,” shares Lynn Oliver-Cline, founder of River House Artists. “I can’t thank [John Esposito], Cris Lacy, Ben Kline, Gregg Nadel and Patrick Sabatini enough for believing in what we are continuing to build. They treat everyone with the utmost respect. It truly feels like family.”
River House Artists was founded in 2016 by Oliver-Cline with country superstar Luke Combs as its flagship artist. Since its inception, RHA has established itself as a leading force for developing artists and boasts a roster consisting of Jameson Rodgers, Billy Strings, Stephen Wilson Jr., Ray Fulcher, Drew Parker, Georgia Webster, Jordan Rowe, Kasey Tyndall, Southerland, Grant Gilbert and more.
“Our partnership is the culmination of years of shared history, mutual admiration and respect. RHA’s track record of finding and nurturing integrous giants in our format speaks for itself. When we talk about artists who make long term impact and shift culture in the country space and beyond, we’re talking about icons that found their first champion in Lynn Oliver-Cline,” shares Lacy, EVP A&R of Warner Music Nashville.
Nadel, co-president of Elektra Music Group, adds, “I am so excited to have Elektra Music Group partner with River House Artists and Warner Music Nashville. I’ve known Lynn for well over a decade, and have long admired her commitment to artist development. RHA is perfectly aligned with Elektra in our creative approach and unparalleled dedication to building long term careers from the ground up.”
Tyler Dial Rounds Out Team, Releases First Taste Of New Music
/by Lydia FarthingTyler Dial. Photo: Alex Berger
Country singer-songwriter Tyler Dial has released his debut single “Runnin’ Downhill” with Virgin Music.
Marking his first release in three years, Dial co-penned the Andy Skib-produced track alongside Melissa Fuller, David Hodges, and Mike Robinson.
“The initial inspiration for ‘Runnin’ Downhill’ came from a chapter in Matthew McConaughey’s memoir, which was about the idea of carpe diem—but don’t go too fast and trip yourself,” the singer-songwriter shares. “My take on that is about having fun, seizing the day, and living hard—but you ‘better hold on to your hat when you’re runnin’ downhill.’ I had always wanted to write a song like the Eagles’ ‘Life in the Fast Lane,’ and ‘Runnin’ Downhill’ is that sort of fun, rockin’ cautionary tale, an ideal show opener. Once we finished the song, we were so psyched that we went to get my first tattoo—and David [Hodges] even paid for it!”
In tandem with the release of his new single, Dial has also built out his artist team with support from Make Wake Artists, including creating a partnership with Top 5 Music Publishing and representation from WME’s Aaron Tannenbaum.
“This is a moment that I’ve been dreaming about and working towards my whole life,” Dial adds. “I feel so lucky to be a part of this team—Virgin Music, Make Wake Artists, Top 5 Music Publishing, and WME—who not only understand my vision, but have the same passion for my music as I do. I couldn’t imagine working with any other group of people and am so grateful for their support!”
“[Chris] Kappy (from Make Wake Artists) sent me Tyler’s music over quarantine and I fell in love with his storytelling! Then we met Tyler in person and heard his vision and had to work with him! We are so excited!” explains Jacqueline Saturn, President of Virgin Music.
Make Wake Artists’ Kappy, Chief Navigation Officer, and Alicia Mathews, Artist Manager & Director of Label Operations, comment: “From the second we heard Tyler’s music and saw the vision he had for his artistry, we were hooked. Tyler’s songwriting and delivery is something really unique and inspiring. When you hear something that powerful and fun, you have to grab on with both hands. We know fans will fall in love, like we have with this music and his artistry.”
“Tyler’s passion, vision, and sincere collaborative drive is second only to his sound,” offers Shelby Yoder, Publisher at Top 5 Music Publishing. “We are thrilled to officially welcome him into the Top 5 Music Publishing family and look forward to releasing his music into the world alongside this incredible team.”
Heart Songs Records Rebrands, Expands With New Departments
/by Lydia FarthingPictured (L-R): Devon O’Day, Jill Pavel, and Liam Hickey
Jill Pavel‘s Heart Songs Records has rebranded to Heart Songs Music Group (HSMG). Along with the new name, the entity has unveiled new partnerships with Devon O’Day and Liam Hickey, and added licensing for songwriting, publishing and sync, as well as launched its management roster.
Alongside Hickey, Heart Songs will expand the label’s management and artist development platform. Additionally, O’Day, VP and acclaimed Nashville songwriter and broadcaster, will head up the songwriting, publishing, and sync licensing division.
The Nashville-based company’s artist roster features talented artists from multiple genres of music, including Cory Singer, The Highway Women, Bailey James, Drew Haley, and Karine Hannah. The HSMG publishing division, Get Buzzed Music, includes Gabrielle Metz, Brenda Cay, Tony Luke Jr., and J4 on its expanding roster.
HSMG has also recently partnered with The Sound Mind Network, founded by multi- Grammy award-winning producer Joe Nicolo and celebrity chef Tony Luke Jr. HSMG will serve as distributor for the Sound Mind Network artist roster, which includes The Bacon Brothers, Kathy Sledge, Wyclef Jean, G. Love & Special Sauce, Taj Mahal, Sophie B. Hawkins, and more.
Pavel founded Heart Songs Records in 2014 in Central New Jersey. The label has grown through artist development, major label digital distribution and label acquisition. She has been building a network in the music industry, including a music magazine, record label Victory Music Buzz, and all-female collaborative “Be a Highway Woman,” featured in Forbes Magazine.
Bobby Karl Works The Room: Grammy Nominee Party Returns With New Perks
/by Bobby KarlPictured (L-R): Alicia Warwick, Executive Director, Nashville Chapter of The Recording Academy; Ruby Amanfu, Nashville Chapter Board President and multiple Grammy nominee; and multiple Grammy nominees CeCe Winans and Brandy Clark. Photo: Courtesy of the Recording Academy®/photos by Ed Rode, Getty Images © 2022
Chapter 652
There are precious few occasions when Nashville’s music community can come together as a whole, and they dwindled to zero during the past two years of pandemic.
And, lo it came to pass that the gathering of the tribes returned with Thursday’s Grammy Nominee Party (March 10). And, yea verily, it was manna from heaven.
The rock, gospel, bluegrass, Americana and country tribes assembled in divine harmony. The Recording Academy chose a new venue, the Analog nightclub in the Hutton Hotel. Because there was no party last year, the 2020 nominees and winners were invited. For the first time, the party featured musical performances.
Pictured (L-R): Alicia Warwick, nominees Parker Welling and Dwan Hill, Ruby Amanfu. Photo: Courtesy of the Recording Academy®/photos by Ed Rode, Getty Images © 2022
“Welcome, welcome, welcome,” greeted Recording Academy chapter executive director Alicia Warwick. “We’re here, in person!”
“We’re excited to see so many of those who are passionate and committed to music with us here tonight,” added Nashville chapter president Ruby Amanfu. She is among the songwriters nominated for 2021 Song of the Year (for the Alicia Keys/Brandi Carlile recording “A Beautiful Noise”). Ruby emphasized the Academy’s dedication to diversity and inclusion, noting that this is reflected in the Nashville chapter’s nominees in 32 different categories. “We cover it: We’re good.”
Shannon Sanders introduced the performances with rousing enthusiasm. “Tonight is a celebration of music,” he proclaimed. The Fisk Jubilee Singers, Billy Ray Cyrus, Nashville rapper Tim Gent, Sierra Hull, Matt Maher, Devon Gilfillian, Daisha McBride and Mr. Talkbox were booked to entertain the fabulons in attendance.
Pictured (L-R): Rapper Tim Gent and Billy Ray Cyrus. Photo: Courtesy of the Recording Academy®/photos by Ed Rode, Getty Images © 2022
Mingling in the throng were many 2021 Grammy nominees. These included gospel’s CeCe Winans, Americana’s Yola, bluegrass music’s Rhonda Vincent, reggae star Gramps Morgan, folk music’s Sarah Jarosz and — goddess-alert — country’s Brandy Clark. Not to mention Grammy nominated songwriters Josh Jenkins, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz, Shane Stevens, Parker Welling, R&B Song co-writer Audra Mae Butts and Ruby’s hubby Sam Ashworth, who is nominated for Best Song Written For Visual Media (“Speak Now” from One Night in Miami).
Cody Fry is nominated for his arrangement of “Eleanor Rigby.” Dave Aude is nominated for remixing Demi Lovato & Ariana Grande. They circulated among the Gospel Music Association’s Jackie Patillo, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Mark Ford, MTSU’s Beverly Keel, BMI’S Clay Bradley, SESAC’s ET Brown, Belmont’s Doug Howard and the AFM’s Dave Pomeroy.
The Hutton folks brought out the good stuff for their cocktail-supper menu. Fabulons snacked on bacon-wrapped figs, tomato caprese, Thai shrimp & lime, chicken skewers, smoked salmon pinwheels, flatbread with balsamic fig & cheese, steak skewers, Broadway hot-chicken sliders, fried mozzarella cheese balls, pulled pork sliders with slaw and cheesy mini potatoes. At least that’s what I sampled. There might have been more on those trays the kindly staff was circulating with.
Rejoicing in the community get-together reunion were Leslie DiPiero, Chandra LaPlume, Garth Fundis, LB Cantrell, Jon Loba, Pat McMakin, Paul Kwame, Kris Wilkinson, Regina McCrary, Fletcher Foster, Ronna Rubin, Jay Jones, Tom Roland, Caroline Davis, Earle Simmons, Carol Ann Etheridge, Dan Hill & Katie Gustafson, Casie Mason, George Achaves, Matt Leimkuehler, Josh Ewers, Chris Keaton, Joanna Carter, Ben Kline, Jennifer Hanson, James Elliott, Sherod Robertson and Julie Boos.
‘Sheryl: Music From The Feature Documentary’ Collection Out May 6
/by Lorie HollabaughSheryl, a full-length documentary exploring Sheryl Crow‘s life and career, will premiere at SXSW today (March 11), ahead of a spring premiere on Showtime.
The film navigates Crow’s successful yet arduous music career as she battles sexism, ageism, depression, cancer, and the price of fame while harnessing the power of her gift. In conjunction with the new film, UMe/Big Machine Records is releasing a new album called Sheryl: Music From The Feature Documentary digitally and on a double CD collection on May 6.
The new collection features Crow’s biggest hits, including “If It Makes You Happy,” “Soak Up The Sun, “All I Wanna Do, “My Favorite Mistake, “Redemption Day,” and many more, as well as deep cuts and three newly-recorded songs.
“I am excited for the premiere of my documentary,” shares Crow. “I hope people will find strength and courage through my story. It was a journey through years and years of incredible memories, and I am proud of the beautiful documentary that Amy Scott made about my life.”
Crow is a nine-time Grammy winner whose first nine studio albums have sold 35 million copies worldwide— with seven charting in the top 10, and five that went multi-Platinum. Crow has been feted by a new generation of singer-songwriters who have covered her songs and been influenced by her, including Phoebe Bridgers, H.E.R, Haim, Maren Morris, Lorde, Sasami, Best Coast, and Brandi Carlile.
Sheryl: Music From The Feature Documentary Disc 1:
If It Makes You Happy
Leaving Las Vegas
All I Wanna Do
What Can I Do For You
Run, Baby, Run
Hard To Make A Stand
Sweet Rosalyn
A Change Would Do You Good
Home
Love Is A Good Thing
Strong Enough
Can’t Cry Anymore
Everyday Is A Winding Road
Redemption Day
The Difficult Kind (Live with Sarah McLachlan)
I Shall Believe
Real Gone (Live)
Disc 2:
My Favorite Mistake
Riverwide
Crash And Burn
Steve McQueen
Soak Up The Sun
Out Of Our Heads
Detours
Be Myself
Prove You Wrong (feat. Stevie Nicks & Maren Morris)
Tell Me When It’s Over (feat. Chris Stapleton)
Beware of Darkness (feat. Brandi Carlile, Eric Clapton, and Sting)
The Worst (feat. Keith Richards)
Story of Everything (feat. Gary Clark Jr., Chuck D, Andra Day)
Everything Is Broken (Live with Jason Isbell at The Ryman)
Redemption Day (with Johnny Cash)
Forever
Still The Same
Live With Me
‘Rhinestone Radio’ Brings Some Sparkle To Apple Music Country
/by Lorie HollabaughApple Music has unveiled Rhinestone Radio, a new country radio show hosted by singer-songwriter and journalist Sam Stephens. Rhinestone Radio airs biweekly on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. CT on Apple Music Country.
The new show traces contemporary country back to its glory days, when the Nashville sound ruled the charts and flashy, rhinestone-studded countrypolitan was just beginning to take off.
The show’s inaugural episode features special guests Dierks Bentley and Ashley Campbell as Stephens celebrates The Original Rhinestone Cowboy, Glen Campbell. Ashley shares little known facts on her late father and in depth commentary on his hit, “Gentle On My Mind,” while Bentley dives into the Arizona ties that bonded he and Glen and the overall influence The Original Rhinestone Cowboy had on his musical journey.
“I have always been a student of history. I wear it as a badge of honor that nostalgia is my love language,” Stephens explains. “To be completely honest, I started to really worry that we were losing our grip on the country greats in a lot of ways. There are so many names and sounds and eras and songs within the timestamp of country music prior to our generation that I felt like are fading away and becoming forgotten. Like any kind of music, country music shifts; everything shifts in its cycles. That’s the hallmark of really great artistry, that it’s constantly evolving and constantly changing.”
Rhinestone Radio offers up gems from artists like Bobbie Gentry, Mac Davis, Barbara Mandrell and more, as well as frank conversations about the genre, its history and its future, with a who’s-who roster of contemporary stars and country experts.
Fans can listen to Rhinestone Radio live for free or anytime on-demand with an Apple Music subscription.