Now into his sixth decade of making music, Ray Stevens has proven that his comedic instincts and his eye for current events are as keen as ever. Read More
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This rising Texas-based quartet made its deepest chart dent thus far with the almost-Top 10 single “Always the Love Songs,” a track which points out that midtempo romantic fare is a ... Read More
Proud to Be Here is a more than apt title for Trace’s latest album, given the recent upheaval in his personal life due to the loss of his home to a fire. Indeed, Trace’s outlook is ... Read More
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This Michigan native wields his raspy, bluesy voice and works his axe with a confidence that belies his 28 years. Most Midwestern country-rockers are inevitably compared to John Mellencamp, and ... Read More
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