Rosanne Cash’s new album, The List, could be called the Dead Sea Scrolls of country music. A strange analogy, but an entirely apt one for a disc with twelve tracks by Cash from a list of 100 essential country and roots songs compiled for her by her father, the legendary Johnny Cash, when she was […]
Kellie Pickler has certainly grown up from her American Idol days. She became America’s sweetheart during her tenure on the prolific talent show. Her bubbly personality, powerhouse vocals and vulnerability wowed the judges and launched a successful solo career as a country music artist. Kellie’s popularity soared when her debut single “Red High Heels” hit airwaves followed up by […]
AROUND THE BEND On July 31, 2011, a drunk driver changed Billy Wilkerson’s life forever. Watch his road to recovery here. BILLY’S STORY: Whitestone Motion Pictures, a boutique film company, released its latest short film, “Jack and The Dustbowl” online recently. The film tells the story of a family overcoming extraordinary obstacles during incredibly tough […]
It’s no secret that “Emotional Traffic” has been stuck in legal traffic for a few years now. But finally on January 24, 2012 Tim McGraw releases his much anticipated “Emotional Traffic” album. The release marks McGraw’s 11th studio album and his last for Curb Records. But let’s not drag this out any longer. The legal […]
Nic Cowan has plenty to celebrate as he rings in the New Year tonight at Phillips Arena in Atlanta, GA. The soulful singer’s debut album on Southern Ground Records Hardheaded brought his music to a massive new audience in 2011. Nic seems to have been destined for the big stage. Moving from Texas to Georgia […]
Atlanta-based artist Luke Pilgrim delivered a touching video, just in time for the holidays titled “Christmas Card.” The video depicts a soldier and his wife being separated through the holidays. On an interesting side note, Luke directed the video as well as plays all instruments on the song except drums. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! […]
In September of 2011, Zac Brown Band played two rollicking sold-out shows at the picturesque Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Over 20,000 fans filled the Colorado venue to experience the Southern Ground artists’ stellar live show. On Saturday, December 10 at 10:30am ET/PT, CMT will premiere a 5-song “Zac Brown Band – Live at Red Rocks” special including the […]
Fans of Kurt Thomas know they are “in” on something special. Regarded by Southern Ground fans as a friend and comrade of Zac Brown, Kurt is not signed to a major label. However, this independent act is making waves in the Atlanta music scene. Kurt Thomas works hard to bring his music to the masses. Raised in the small […]
Previously announcing Joe Nichols’ “It’s All Good” album, I made mention of the fact that if you’ve only gotten to know Joe by radio, then you don’t know Joe. But even “I” was unaware of the truth behind that statement. Even if you “think” you know Joe Nichols, think again because “It’s All Good” is […]
I have to confess, I’ve always been a big fan of Toby Keith. Not just the artist but the person. He’s in my top five and probably always will be. Why? Because of three qualities that are simply unwavering with this man … his integrity, tenacity and reliability to be who he says he is. […]
