Casey James grew up with a guitar in his hands, and he sang before he could talk. No surprise, then, that his self-titled debut album should blend those talents into a blues-soaked country sound all his own. James auditioned for the ninth season of American Idol. His blues and rock guitar skills were unlike anything that show had ever seen,... read full bio
Carters Chord is, as the name implies, a musical triad of proverbial notes in perfect and beautiful harmony: three singing and songwriting sisters who were literally born into and raised on music. Becky, Emily and Joanna Robertson were blessed with music by their parents, Barny and Carter Robertson, who toured and recorded with Waylon Jennings during the height of the... read full bio
Founded thirteen years ago at a booze and hallucinogen-fueled party at the Dabbs Hotel along the river in Llano, Texas, the Asylum Street Spankers stand as one of America's most distinctive groups. Defiantly acoustic, fiercely independent and absurdly good, the Spankers have been led by founders Christina Marrs and Wammo from being a country-blues revival act playing happy hours in... read full bio
Matt Kennon is an American country music singer and songwriter. He has co-written a song for Randy Travis and has released one single, The Call," to radio. This song reached Top 40 on the Billboard country singles charts, and is included on Kennon's debut album for the BamaJam label."... read full bio
Matt Stillwell is an American country music artist. In late 2008, he released his debut single, Shine", which debuted at #59 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The single served as the title track to his third album released on September 30, 2008."... read full bio
In a world in which the music business is often strategically planned and endlessly pondered, Rhean & The Restless is just the opposite; the simple result of good friends getting together to play great music. The band is comprised of Rhean Boyer (lead vocals and acoustic guitar), David Black (drums and vocals), and Ben Guidry (bass guitar and vocals).... read full bio
Since emerging on the Portland acoustic music scene in 1997, the four-woman band, Misty River, has earned an enviable reputation as one of the finest, most entertaining bands in the Pacific Northwest. Misty River blends folk, bluegrass, country, Celtic and original music into a seamless and highly distinctive Americana sound that has entranced thousands of fans. Whether performing at a... read full bio
Blackfoot is an American Southern rock band that has been on and off since the 70’s and currently consists of members Jeff Shields, Tim Rossi, Matt Anastasi, Derek Desantis, and Seth Lester. The group has released 11 studio albums over the years with their most recent being, “Southern Native”. Some of their most popular songs include, “Train, Train”, “Diary of... read full bio
Janie Fricke is an American country music singer, best remembered for a series of country music hits in the early to mid 1980s. Janie Fricke was one of the most popular female country singers of the '80s, racking a string of hits and proving herself a versatile vocalist with a particular flair for ballads. She won the Country Music Association's... read full bio
Heartland is a country music band from Alabama. Heartland incorporates a variety of musical influences including Johnny Cash, Van Halen, Elvis Presley and Lynyrd Skynyrd. The band topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with their debut single, I Loved Her First. The single made Heartland an overnight success and became one of the most popular wedding anthems in country... read full bio
Josh Gracin catapulted to fame after auditioning for the second season of the hit television series American Idol. Josh, who was serving in the United States Marine Corps at the time, quickly became a fan favorite and won the hearts of viewers with his strong fourth place finish on Idol. Following his appearance on the series, Josh released his self-titled... read full bio
Keith Anderson could be the poster child for the notion that good things happen to good people. He’s quickly earned the reputation of being an adept writer of award nominated hits, not just for his own projects but for other artists as well, and his good guy persona is as widely known as his high energy, let’s-get-this-party-started live shows. He’s... read full bio
Juice Newton known for her impact on the pop, as well as the country music scene, exhibits diversity in her music as well as her stage show. Juice keeps her performances varied with the energy of her top-notch touring band, and the intimacy of an acoustic setting. Juice Newton, through her pop and country hits, her distinctive voice and... read full bio
Lee Roy Parnell's music is a blend of hardcore honky tonk, barroom rock & roll, blues, boogie, Western swing, blue-eyed soul, and occasional gospel. He released his self-titled debut album, a collection of horn-driven country-soul, that received good reviews but didn't break him commercially; that would happen with Love Without Mercy, which mostly dispensed with the horns and emphasized Parnell's... read full bio
Michelle Wright is a Canadian country artist who has become a widely recognized female country singer in the 1990’s. Her music career started in a band in 1983. Michelle and her band signed with Savannah Records and soon released her debut single “I Want to Count on You”, the song was a hit and peaked at No. 48 on the... read full bio
Few young women are equally at ease penning a poignant hit about a friend battling cancer or simply knocking back tequila with Kix Brooks, but then again you can always count on Bomshel to embrace the extremes and---like their name implies---deliver the unexpected. Well known for their vivacious personalities and sense of musical adventure, the Curb Records duo displays their... read full bio
Sweethearts of the Rodeo took country music by storm. Although the Sweethearts, sisters Janis Gill and Kristine Arnold, worked nearly 20 years for their ""overnight"" success, when it finally hit, it was, as Janis recalls, ""like a jet plane taking off--with us hanging onto the wings for dear life!"" With their first two albums spawning seven consecutive top 10 hits,... read full bio
Lacy J. Dalton has one of the most distinctive female voices in country music. She is best known for her powerful, gritty vocals. Lacy was born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania to a very musical family. She learned how to play instruments and write songs from her parents. Lacy’s musical sounds are heavily influenced by classic country music from the 40s, 50s,... read full bio
"Originally a side project for several members of Nashville’s popular Walk the West, the Cactus Brothers eventually overshadowed their alter ego to take on a life of their own. After touring for the better part of a year in support of Walk the West’s self-titled 1986 debut album, vocalist/guitarist Paul Kirby and bass player John Golemon joined with multi-instrumentalist Tramp... read full bio
Forester Sisters performances impressed the songwriters began providing them with original songs. The group officially signed with the label and began setting new standards in country music. Their first single, (That's What You Do) When You're In Love," reached the Top Ten. The next one, "I Fell In Love Again Last Night," went all the way to number one. The... read full bio
