Interview with Presley Tennant

 Posted by at 9:03 pm on December 1, 2020
Dec 012020
 

  • Artist Name: Presley Tennant
  • Hometown: Norco, California

What project(s) are you currently working on?

I’ve been traveling to and from Nashville working on an album-worth of songs that you can expect early 2021, which I’m so excited for everyone to hear.  In addition to the album I have been performing for various virtual concerts & livestreams and getting ready for the Christmas SOS Holiday Foundation Concert.

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

I started at a very young age in the music industry and grew up performing at various different venues as well as on the T.V. show “The Voice”.  Ever since then, I knew that music is what I want to be doing for the rest of my life.  I truly enjoy performing and connecting with those who support me as not only an artist but as a person. I couldn’t be more grateful.

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

I don’t know how to answer this question because music is my career haha.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

That’s an easy answer since COVID-19 happened haha. If I have some free time and I’m not out with friends, then I’m most likely at the beach!

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

Riley Green! I mean c’mon, I feel like I can speak for many here.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

Im a hockey girl so definitely Anaheim Ducks. My dad and I have been watching the games ever since I was little.

What is the last movie that you watched?

“Home Alone”! It’s one of my go-to Christmas favorites.

What is the last album you listened to?

The last album I listened to was “Nashaloma” by the Swon Brothers.

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

It would have to be Miranda Lambert’s “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” album. It’s such a bad-ass powerful female album so who doesn’t want to listen to that.

What is the greatest country song of all time?

There’s so many to choose from so I can’t narrow it down to one, but a few would be, “Friends in Low Places,” “Devil Went down to Georgia,” “Tennessee Whiskey,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” and so many more.

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

Nashville is hands down my favorite place I’ve been to.  I love the atmosphere and the livelihood of the city and the people.  There’s so many incredible musicians who are all hardworking. It really motivates me to be around such amazing and talented musicians.

What is your favorite meal?

Any type of Italian food. I’m like a pasta connoisseur.

Who is your dream duet partner?

Another hard question so I’m gonna have to name a few: Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, and so on.

Who would you like to go on tour with?

There’s so many powerful women in country music that I can’t narrow it down just to one, but a few would be Miranda Lambert or Carrie Underwood.

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

The endgame for my career is to continue performing and loving what I do.

Top 10 Songs of the Month – November 2020

 Posted by at 10:54 pm on November 30, 2020
Nov 302020
 

Here’s this month’s Top 10 list of our favorite current songs!  Songs are pulled from the list of current singles on the airplay charts and other lessor known current releases.  Check out our list below and let us know what you think!

*Songs are listed in alphabetical order.

See previous month’s list

Interview with Tim Buono

 Posted by at 9:30 pm on November 30, 2020
Nov 302020
 

Artist name: Tim Buono
Hometown: Upton, MA

What project(s) are you currently working on?

We just wrapped up a Christmas release, now we are working on my next single which I’m very excited about!

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

My parents took me to see Brad Paisley back in 2004 when I was 9 at a local venue called Indian Ranch. It was at that show that I decided I wanted to learn how to play guitar like Brad and learn how to sing.

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

Teaching!

What is your favorite downtime activity?

I love building things. I went to a voc tech high school and took up carpentry and have loved building things ever since.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

Ha! I’ll keep that to myself!

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox!

What is the last movie that you watched?

Star Wars with my wife
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What is the last album you listened to?

Toby Keith’s greatest hits album!

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

That’s a tough one. Either “Mud on the Tires” by Brad Paisley, “American Love” by Jake Owen, or “The Stranger” by Billy Joel

What is the greatest country song of all time?

“Letter to Me” by Brad Paisley is my all time favorite. As for the GOAT that’s a tough one! I’d have to throw “Believe” by Brooks & Dunn or “three wooden crosses” by Randy Travis, too many to pick from!!

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

Nashville is always awesome but I absolutely love the town of York Beach up in Maine!

What is your favorite meal?

My dad makes beef brasciole every now and then. It’s flank steak cut into little strips, topped with seasoning, Parmesan, bread crumbs and teriyaki sauce, rolled up onto skewers and cooked on the grill. It’s unreal

Who is your dream duet partner?

Definitely Brad Paisley!

Who would you like to go on tour with?

Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, or Brooks and Dunn. All 3 would be wicked fun!

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

To make music I’m proud of and love it while I do it!

Rate the Song: “You Could Do Better” by Dave Nudo

 Posted by at 9:12 pm on November 30, 2020
Nov 302020
 

Dave Nudo’s new single “You Could Do Better” will have your toes tappin’ along during your first listen.  It’s an upbeat song, with lyrics that remind you of Josh Abbott Band’s “I’m Your Only Flaw.”  The song scored a solid 7.5 in our scoring system, a good country song.  Check it out here!

  • 9.0-10 = Great country song/album
  • 8.0-8.9 = Very good country song/album
  • 7.0-7.9 = Good country song/album
  • 6.0-6.9 = Decent country song/album
  • 5.0-5.9 = Average country song/album
  • 4.0-4.9 = Below average country song/album
  • 0-3.9 = Not a good country song/album

Interview with Adrienne Haupt

 Posted by at 3:52 pm on November 27, 2020
Nov 272020
 

  • Artist Name: Adrienne Haupt
  • Hometown: Paris, IL – currently residing in Nashville, TN

What project(s) are you currently working on?

This year has really just been a year of figuring out who I am as an artist and learning how to project that into my music – no big projects this year but hopefully, there will be some new music in 2021.

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

 I grew up singing in church and just loved the rush of being on stage – I was about 6 years old when I knew I wanted to be a singer.

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

As crazy as it may make my life feel, I think you can pursue more than one dream at a time! I’m currently pursuing my music career and starting graduate school in the spring to get my Master of Arts in teaching!

What is your favorite downtime activity?

 I love laying in bed watching Netflix with my dogs and boyfriend!

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

 Theo James for sure

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

Chicago Cubs!!

What is the last movie that you watched?

Not a movie but I recently binged The Queens Gambit on Netflix and it is AMAZING!

What is the last album you listened to?

 In full, Folklore by Taylor Swift – her best yet in my opinion.

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

 If you ask me right now, Folklore but it changes all of the time.

What is the greatest country song of all time?

If Tomorrow Never Comes – Garth Brooks

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

Nashville, that’s why I moved here!

What is your favorite meal?

A Joe’s Special from Joe’s Pizza in Paris, IL

Who is your dream duet partner?

 Garth Brooks!

Who would you like to go on tour with?

 You guessed it, Garth Brooks.

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

I would love to be able to perform and write without the financial worries that come with being an independent musician.