Interview with Wesley Wild

 Posted by at 6:54 pm on July 31, 2023
Jul 312023
 

  • Artist Name: Wesley Wild
  • Hometown: Hollywood, MD

What project(s) are you currently working on?

Have been working on writing and releasing my debut album during treatment for terminal Brain cancer. While the original intention was to create something fun to remember me by This project has been crucial in keeping me alive to this day.

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

 I have always loved music. I was raised on classic and 90’s country. I was encouraged to play guitar by my mother who also played. By the time I could strum a few chords I was writing songs.

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

 Well I am currently a very unsuccessful real estate agent. I also host trivia one night a week. I volunteer as a kids soccer coach and for a local radio station. If I had the education I would probably have been a teacher

What is your favorite downtime activity?

 Writing songs, tubing down a river, roller coasters.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

 Shania Twain

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

 Baltimore Ravens and Orioles

What is the last movie that you watched?

 It was a Kris Kristofferson documentary

What is the last album you listened to?

 KMAG YOYO Hayes Carll

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

 This changes for me all the time it would depend on what I am going through at the time

What is the greatest country song of all time?

 You never even called me by my name David Allen Coe

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?

 Austin TX there is nothing better! Honorable mention goes to New Orleans

What is your favorite meal?

 Grandma’s mac and cheese with ham

Who is your dream duet partner?

 Loretta Lynn or Shania

Who would you like to go on tour with?

 Paul Cauthen, Hayes Carll, Led Zeppelin, Willie Nelson

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

Make music that makes people feel good!

Interview with Jennifer Alvarado

 Posted by at 7:42 am on July 31, 2023
Jul 312023
 

  • Artist Name:  Jennifer Alvarado
  • Hometown: Vale, North Carolina

What project(s) are you currently working on?

 I just released my latest single “Trigger Warning” on July 7th.  I have a new EP titled “Songbird: Part Two” that is coming out on July 24th (my birthday).  I am also working on a Christmas project that will be out in November and starting work on a new album that will be a throwback to the 90’s Country sound.

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

I grew up listening to Country music with my grandparents.  At the age of four, I started to write little songs and express myself through music.  I have always gravitated toward music and new at the age of seven that I was created to make music.

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

If I were not pursuing music, I would be in full-time ministry either working inside the church as the Worship Pastor (which I am currently doing part-time) or I would be helping with a non-profit (like the women’s shelter I used to work at).

What is your favorite downtime activity?

 Listening to serial killer podcasts.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

 Hmm…that’s a tough one.  I used to have a huge crush on Matthew McConaughey and Andre Agassi…I haven’t really thought about my crushes since I got married:)

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

I am a North Carolina girl…so Carolina Panthers…even when things are not going well.

What is the last movie that you watched?

 The Secrets of Hillsong…which is probably more a documentary.

What is the last album you listened to?

 Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Reba McEntire – Read My Mind

What is the greatest country song of all time?

Jolene by Dolly Parton

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?

Pacifica, California

What is your favorite meal?

 Turkey sandwich and mashed potatoes

Who is your dream duet partner?

I would love to sing a duet with Reba.

Who would you like to go on tour with?

 I would love to go on tour with Kelsea Ballerini or John Mayer…I realize this is quite the spectrum.

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

There are definitely venues that I hope to play at some point – The Ryman and the Bluebird Cafe are my top two.  My ultimate goal is just to leave the world a little better than I found it.  I hope my music outlives me and can are a source of comfort to the listener.

***Social Media Links are as follows:
Official Website – www.jenniferalvarado.com
Instagram – @jenniferalvaradomusic
Tiktok – @jenniferalvaradomusic
Twitter – @guitardiva12

Craig Morgan Enlists in U.S. Army Reserve

 Posted by at 9:16 pm on July 30, 2023
Jul 302023
 

God, family and country are the values that country music hit-maker, author and Army veteran Craig Morgan reflects in his heart and actions every day. And last night he lived out those priorities on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry when he surprised the sold-out audience, enlisting and being sworn into the U.S. Army Reserve during the live show on Saturday, July 29. Watch HERE.

“I’m excited to once again serve my country and be all I can be in hopes of encouraging others to be a part of something greater than ourselves,” shares Morgan. “I love being an artist but I consider it a true privilege and honor to work with what I believe are the greatest of Americans, my fellow soldiers. God Bless America. Go Army.”

Morgan previously served seventeen years in the Army and Army Reserve with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions as an E-6 Staff Sergeant and Fire Support Specialist and including Airborne, Air Assault and Rappel Master among his certifications. He is now returning to serve his country in a new way – as a soldier in the Army Reserve. The newly sworn in Staff Sergeant and Warrant Officer candidate will continue touring and releasing new music in his civilian career while simultaneously serving our country in the Army Reserve.

“No matter who you are or where you’re from, service in the United States Army is a unique, life-changing honor,” said General Andrew Poppas, Commander, US Army Forces Command, who officiated Morgan’s ceremony. “Every Soldier who enters the Army has the opportunity to become the best version of themselves, and Staff Sgt. Morgan is no exception. I look forward to seeing what he accomplishes and how he impacts other Soldiers around the Army.”

A recipient of the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal and the USO Merit Award, as well as a member of the U.S. Field Artillery Hall of Fame, Morgan will be assigned to Redstone Arsenal, AL. His commitment to serving our country demonstrates answering one’s call to service while providing opportunities to Be All You Can Be.  Morgan’s return to service acts to inspire others to answer their own call to service while unlocking their full potential.

“It has been such an honor to work alongside Craig on his return to the U.S. Army Reserve,” said U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.). “Craig has long been a champion of our military, with his support spanning his previous active-duty service and an accomplished career in music. His dedication to serving our country exemplifies the very best of the Volunteer Spirit, and I know his story will be an inspiration to Americans considering the call to serve.”

Tune in tomorrow, Monday, July 31, as Morgan joins Fox & Friends (Fox News) to talk about his enlistment in the Army Reserve and his patriotic duty to our country. This fall, Morgan will also reprise his popular “God, Family, Country Tour 2023,” in partnership with Operation Finally Home. Kicking off September 20 in Englewood, NJ, Morgan and special guests The Reeves Brothers will play thirteen theater and auditorium dates through the end of October. Tickets and VIP experience packages are on-sale now at CraigMorgan.com.

Craig’s 2023 headlining tour follows last fall’s release of his personal memoir — God, Family, Country, which Craig wrote with Jim DeFelice, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of American Sniper. The book chronicles Craig’s road to success, from his humble childhood in Tennessee to his years as an elite military operative to his country music stardom. Country music fans and thrill seekers alike will love this intimate look at Craig’s remarkable life. Learn more HERE.

Find tickets to see Craig on tour at craigmorgan.com and engage with Craig on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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Tim McGraw Announces 2024 Standing Room Only Tour

 Posted by at 12:58 pm on July 29, 2023
Jul 292023
 

Tim McGraw is hitting the road in 2024 with Carly Pearce as the opener!

Today’s New Music – July 28th, 2023

 Posted by at 11:44 pm on July 28, 2023
Jul 282023
 

New Albums

New Singles

  • At Least It Ain’t Raining – Reed Foley
  • Beach in Tennessee – Caleb Kelley
  • Best Damn Days – Eric Paslay
  • Chickens – Emily Ann Roberts
  • Country Music Ease My Mind – Jama Touvetti
  • God’s Hotel – Peytan Porter
  • Hits Different – Colt Ford w/ Krizz Kaliko & HoodBillies
  • Honky Tonkin’ About – The Reklaws & Drake Milligan
  • It Ain’t You – Chancey Williams
  • Jonesin’ – Elvie Shane
  • Keeper – Ray Scott
  • Last Call – Evanthia Theodorou
  • Love Hotline – Austin Tolliver
  • Me, Myself and The Tide – Andy Pursell
  • Missin’ You in San Antone – Brett Kissel
  • Mostly Whiskey – Caleb and Leann
  • Pour Decisions – Brady Riley
  • Rough Around the Edges – Exile
  • That Summer and You – Jake Williams
  • The Family Guns – Jake Browning
  • The Whiskey – The James Lee Band
  • This Town – Bryce Dicus
  • Trouble – Laine Loreno
  • Where I Am Right Now – Orlando Mendez