Tag: Singing

Midland Shares How George Strait Has Influenced Their Music

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In the month of July, the fans of George Strait who have a Sirius XM subscription were in for a special treat, as the music service temporarily created a streaming channel where you could listen to George Strait 24/7 for a limited time!

The Sirius XM channel called Prime Country which is channel 58, was transformed into the George Strait station entitled, Ace In The Hole Radio, playing all your favorite songs from the legendary country artist and sharing stories behind the songs!  Continue reading →

Rhonda Vincent Talks New Album, Midnight Jamboree & More

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The Queen of Bluegrass, Rhonda Vincent has had a busy summer this year as she has started touring again, officially becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry and she just released a new album entitled, Music Is What I See. 

Recently, The CMBeat got to interview Rhonda Vincent about all the latest things she’s been doing before hosting the final Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree at the Texas Troubadour Theater, before the Midnight Jamboree moved back to its original location in Downtown Nashville on Broadway at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop. Continue reading →

Exclusive Interview with Jennifer Smestad

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A upcoming country music artist, Jennifer Smestad is making her way in the country music scene and has a brand new single to share which she just released today!

The singer songwriter recently got to chat with me about some of her favorite artists and who she would love to do a collaboration with. Along with that, Smestad talked about how music has helped her through some personal challenges and the story behind her new single out today, Can’t Have Mine! Continue reading →

Exclusive Interview with Chris Bandi

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A great upcoming country music artist, Chris Bandi, who is originally from St. Louis, Missouri although is now a Nashville, Tennessee native is well on his way to success in Music City.

The singer songwriter recently had the time to chat with me about a few things including about how he grew up in St. Louis, some of his musical influences and about how he knew he wanted to pursue music as a career. Bandi also talked about how thrilled he is to go out on tour with Laine Hardy, about his latest single, Man Enough Now, and what fans can expect for some new music coming in 2020. Continue reading →

Home Free Headlines The Ryman

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A upcoming country music a capella band, Home Free, just got to cross off a big thing on their bucket list by headlining two nights at one of the most famous venues in Nashville, Tennessee, being at The Ryman Auditorium.

Home Free got the opportunity to headline for two nights on the historic stage on October 11th and October 12th. The CMBeat had the privilege of attending the first night and it could not have been a better show! Continue reading →

The Gatlin Brothers Come To Arkansas

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It was a great night for a concert on October 26th, as three well known siblings in the country music industry came to Forrest City, Arkansas at the East Arkansas Community College to perform, Larry, Steve and Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers!

“We are really glad to see y’all!” claimed Larry Gatlin as he made his way out onto the stage first. While introducing his brothers he said, they are not my backup singers and continued by saying “They are my two best friends.” explaining how the trio has been through everything together. Continue reading →

Exclusive Interview with Macy Krew

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A upcoming country music artist, Macy Krew, from Nashville, Tennessee, although she is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is starting to make her way through the country music scene.

The singer songwriter recently got to chat with me about a few things such as how she got into music and who are some of her musical influences! Along with that, Krew also talked about her experience on the latest season of American Idol, and about her latest single, Playin’ With Fire! Continue reading →

Crystal Gayle Hosts The Midnight Jamboree

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A lot of country music fans gathered around at the Texas Troubadour Theater in Nashville, Tennessee on August 24th, to see a beloved artist in country music and Grand Ole Opry member, the lovely, Crystal Gayle.

For those who don’t know, Gayle is the sister of the very well known country singer, Loretta Lynn. Surprisingly, this was Gayle’s very first time to host the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree. Continue reading →

Exclusive Interview with Josie Passantino

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A lot of artists these days are independent and that is no exception in the country music industry as well. This is where a thriving woman in the music industry who is entrepreneur, Josie Passantino comes in as she continues to help spread the word about upcoming independent artists.

I recently got to chat with Josie Passantino to learn more about how she has built her incredible career with The Josie Network LLC. There are many brands under the network such as Country Blast Radio which features The Josie Show, a make up line, Confidently Ready and so much more. Josie Passantino also talked to me about one of her exciting upcoming events, The Josie Music Awards happening at Dollywood in Gatlinburg, Tennessee in September! Continue reading →