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By Lauren Schwab Eyre 2024 saw a lot of great releases from female country music artists. While it was hard to narrow down my favorites, I’ve picked 25 female artists I will continue to watch in 2025, plus their recent releases I love. Their music touches on female empowerment, heartbreak, remaining true to oneself, and […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre In the latest single, “Rose Colored Glasses,” from singer and songwriter Rebecca Correia featuring Lillie Mae, she sings of personal growth and resilience. Inspired by the women in her life who have persevered through challenging situations, the song reflects on a journey of leaving past troubles behind and finding solace and love. Rebecca talked […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre When I can’t fall asleep at night, I imagine being in a cabin in the mountains, sitting in a rocking chair, and feeling at peace. Calamity Jane has truly captured this feeling of peace in nature in their music. The beautiful violin sounds of Lucy Cantley paired with the powerful vocals of Camille Rae still […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre Carley Arrowood’s newest album “Colors” — releasing March 29th — encapsulates her contemporary acoustic style with her cutting-edge fiddling and award-winning vocals and songwriting, offering a trifecta of skill and entertainment to any stage and every audience. – Read More About Carley’s Music Here Carley Arrowood is painting a vibrant canvas […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre I joined Pluck It! Music Brand for the second time this year at the Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival. You can read about my first experience here – PLUCK IT! MUSIC BRAND PRESENTS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH TOP TALENT IN BLUEGRASS AT INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH This time came with a new set of artists to […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre Growing up on a farm in Southwest Ohio, little did I know the rich history of bluegrass music that took place in this region. I’ve always been drawn to the genre as the sound and storytelling captures my family’s love of the land, along with the joy we have in living […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre I remember a time when all was good for this farm girl. I would work all day and live for the night to hang out with my country friends. I also remember times when Dad worried about having pigs to sell and nothing seemed to go our way. Farm life can […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre Listening to live music always takes my blues away, there’s nothing quite like being in the same room as the artist when they are making music. If you just close your eyes, the harmonic vocal blends of Flat River Band will take you there, no matter where you are. Growing up […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre I interview the band Monroeville at Ole Smoky Moonshine & Yee-Haw Brewing during CMA Fest 2019 in Nashville. The guys share why they made the trip from their usual spot in the moonshine holler of Gatlinburg, exciting details about their new album set to release this fall and watch footage of […]
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By Lauren Schwab There is a place where moonshine, mountains and music all come together in Tennessee. When you walk to the melodies on the Island in Pigeon Forge or follow the sound of the banjo through The Holler in Gatlinburg, you will likely find yourself rocking in a chair or dancing with strangers to […]
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Farm Girl With Curls 