Maddie & Tae
Here’s the music video for the new Maddie & Tae single that should be a song of the year nominee, “Die From a Broken Heart”!
Aug 102019
Aug 092019
Check out our latest interview as we introduce you to 15 year-old rising artist Queeva from Chicago, IL. She is currently under the mentor-ship of country star Jamie O’Neal, so she is in good hands and destined for big things!
Artist Name: QUEEVA (originally spelled “Caoimhe”)
Hometown: Chicago
What project(s) are you currently working on?
I just released my album, which is super exciting, titled How Do You Know. It is available on all streaming platforms. I’m also working on my new single that will be coming out really soon. So that’s what I’ve been up to!
What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?
I always wanted to be a singer, since I was really young and I was also working on becoming an actress at the same time because I also had a love for acting. But when I was about 9 years old, that is when I started working with Jamie O’Neal and I started writing music and I feel like that’s when I actually realize “ok, I want to focus on music.” Music always had a special place in my heart and it’s truly what I always wanted to do.
If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?
I would definitely be an actress. Again, that’s what I also grew up doing with I was about 7 years old, working on becoming an actress but everything changed when I started writing music with Jamie O’Neal around 9 years old.
What is your favorite downtime activity?
I love swimming in my pool and playing with my dogs and spending time with my siblings and my family.
Who is your biggest celebrity crush?
I guess I would say Chris Hemsworth. I mean, who doesn’t have a crush on him?!
Who is your favorite sports team(s)?
The only sport that I’m really interested in is hockey so, my favorite team would have to be the Chicago Blackhawks. I’m not really into baseball of football or basketball.
What is the last movie that you watched?
I just watched the new Fast and Furious: Hobbs & Shaw. I saw that yesterday and it was really good!
What is the last album you listened to?
GIRL by Maren Morris – It’s a great album!
If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Taylor Swift’s, Fearless. I just love that album. I feel like it’s such a classic and I could never get sick of those songs.
What is the greatest country song of all time?
“Forever and Ever Amen” by Randy Travis. I think it’s such a great song and it’s super iconic.
What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?
Definitely Nashville because I go there a lot and I love the people there and its such a great music city.
What is your favorite meal?
Pizza or mac n’ cheese. They are both my go-to. I’m not very adventurous with food. I’m a very simple kind of person so those are both my favorite.
Who is your dream duet partner?
Thomas Rhett. He has such great vocals and energy. He also did a duet with Maren Morris that sounded amazing so I would love to do a duet with him.
Who would you like to go on tour with?
I would love to go on tour with Luke Combs because I’ve been really loving his music lately. He seems like he would be a really fun person to be around.
What is your ultimate career goal(s)?
To put out music that people will enjoy. I would love to play at the Grand Ole Opry!
Aug 022019
Rising country artist Karissa Ella has been garnering a lot of buzz lately, with appearances and features by many major publications and streaming outlets. In support of her new music, we were able to ask her a few questions to help our readers get to know her. Check out our interview with her below!
Artist Name: Karissa Ella
Hometown: North Canton, OH
What project(s) are you currently working on?
I just released my 6-song EP titled, “Blossom” on July 19th and I am so excited the world finally gets to hear it! It had been a crazy ride so far. My first single off my EP that I released back in May called, “Vacay” is now being played on Radio Disney Country and I feel like I am in a dream! I can’t wait to hear what fans think of my new music and hope to keep releasing more!
What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?
I have dreamed of being a country singer since I was a little girl. When I was looking at colleges I found Belmont University in Nashville TN and figured if I wanted to be a country singer, living in Nashville was the perfect place to do it! Since graduating in 2018, I have been pursuing my dreams full time and have loved every second of it! I also love being surrounded by so much talent in Nashville, it is so inspiring.
If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?
If I was not singing I would be working with artists or in the entertainment industry in some way. Music is my life so I would love to be surrounded by it for the rest of my life.
What is your favorite downtime activity?
My favorite downtime activity is watching movies or having a family game night!
Who is your biggest celebrity crush?
My biggest celebrity crush is currently KJ Apa from Riverdale and Tyler from the Bachelorette!
Who is your favorite sports team(s)?
My favorite sports teams are anything Cleveland! Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Browns!!
What is the last movie that you watched?
The last movie I watched was Aladdin and it was SO good! I am a huge Disney fan!
What is the last album you listened to?
The last album I listened to was Runaway June’s “Blue Roses” album on repeat. I love those ladies!
If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Wow, this is tough…but I am going to say Chris Stapleton’s album, “Traveller”
What is the greatest country song of all time?
The greatest country song of all time for me is either Shania Twain’s “Man I Feel Like A Woman” or Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying”
What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?
There is nothing like playing in your hometown and having all that hometown support! I love Ohio and am thankful they always show up!
What is your favorite meal?
My favorite is when my dad makes a huge breakfast. I love breakfast food and sometimes eat breakfast for dinner. Weird right?!
Who is your dream duet partner?
It would be incredible to do a duet with Chris Stapleton or Zac Brown Band.
Who would you like to go on tour with?
Honestly, it would be a dream to go on tour with anyone! But it would be cool to hit the road with one of my biggest idol’s Carrie Underwood.
What is your ultimate career goal(s)?
My career goals are to travel the world with my music and to create music that is relatable! I want fans to love my music and use it as a crutch to make their days better or to comfort them. Music is so powerful and I can only hope to make a difference and to touch people’s lives with it.
Jul 312019
Outlaw country artist Gethen Jenkins just released his album Western Gold, which features his raucous new single “Basket Case.” We had a chance to ask the former Marine a few questions, check ’em out below!
Artist Name: Gethen Jenkins
Hometown: I lived in a small Indian village called Galena in Alaska form age 8 to 18
What project(s) are you currently working on?
“Current projects are writing music and getting out on the road spreading our songs to the world and album drop July 26 and getting on a National tour that’s what we’re working on.”
What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?
I can’t say there was one second in my life that led me to believe that it was time for me to devote 125% of my life to having a music career. I think it’s kind of been a natural development over the years. I remember making a promise (to) my Marine buddy in Iraq that I was going to give it hell. It took me years to get to the point where I started writing music and putting a band together and playing gigs and developing a fan base. I do know that when I got sponsored by 805 Beer, that kind of solidified that my efforts I had been working so hard for the past years… busting our ass, writing songs, playing for no money, traveling, just trying to get the music out there, trying to get some recognition that we’re a band trying to do original music and trying to do it right. 805 Beer saw us and saw what we were doing was something different and they partnered up and that was a big deal for me. That was a good point. And then when I got picked up from my management company and they saw that I had something different that a lot of people don’t have, they saw growth potential and told me that I had something special that they wanted to help cultivate and develop into something worldwide. So those two points in my life were very important. And now, it’s full speed ahead!
If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?
“If I wasn’t playing music for a livin I’d probably be riding my motorcycle and I’d be a plus-size model for Harley Davidson and I’d be traveling the world.”
What is the last album you listened to?
David Allan Coe – Penitentiary Blues
If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?
“If I could listen to any album for the rest of my life it would either be Jerry Reed Both Barrels or Merle Haggard Live at Billy Bob’s Texas.”
What is the greatest country song of all time?
“Greatest country song of all time I have no idea there’s too many good ones. My favorite country song is Lonesome On’ry and Mean Steve Young and Waylon Jennings.
What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?
“My favorite city or town I’ve ever played at is probably Austin, Texas the Continental Club. Whole bunch of other ones, but that one’s a good one.
Who is your dream duet partner?
As far as duet I would say Emmylou Harris that would be my dream duet.
Who would you like to go on tour with?
Willie Nelson
What is your ultimate career goal(s)?
Goals… open for Willy Nelson. Play the 4th of July picnic, play the Ryman Auditorium, mostly just spread our music all over the world. Appreciate y’all keep it in the wind.”
Jul 262019
Kevin Fowler
Music video for Kevin Fowler’s new single “Better With Beer”!