NASHVILLE — After several years of touring with his brother, Kyle, as the Wilson Brothers Band, Chad Wilson is taking the step of faith as
Raised Rowdy Premiere When a Josh Gallagher song comes over the radio or through a jukebox speaker, the most recognizable songs will be those with
With summer quickly approaching, Josh Gallagher is doing it ‘Up Right’ with the release of his second single. What he called a ‘perfect summer
Chris Yow Real life lyrics based on real life experiences are what Mark Addison Chandler does. On Monday, his latest release is no different. “Another
From the moment Payton Taylor made that 6-foot walk from her sister’s side to center stage during an audition for American Idol, the world knew
By Chris Yow There’s no secret in the music industry that artists with a debut records that smash are subject to a massive drop off
Being a 15-year-old girl can be a difficult part of life, and for Kaley Pearson the same can be said. The difference for her is
For several years, Kyle Fields has burned the blacktop, pounding the asphalt solo, ringing out the songs of his heroes, but now the time has
NASHVILLE (FEBRUARY 12, 2020) – Grass roots, rural country music is how Doug McCormick prefers to describe his music, and with the release of a
When the opportunity arises to set himself apart from the crowd, Shelby Lee Lowe doesn’t shy away. Armed with the ability to sing a wide-range
From It’s a Smash Media With the New Year’s Day release of Fire, country music’s hardest working female Erica Sunshine Lee completed her Ready, Aim,
By Chris Yow It’s a Smash Media NASHVILLE — The phrase, “New year, new me,” is one of the most overused at this time of
Shelby Lee Lowe’s latest release ‘Cuss the Jukebox’ has found its way across the globe already. The shaggy-haired rural Tennessee native went back to his
From Staff Reports NASHVILLE –The Wilson Brothers Band was recently named the Country Duo or Group of the Year by the Nashville Industry Music Awards
By Chris Yow While successfully touring regionally as the Brent Gafford Band for several years, Brent and Lauren Gafford have steadily worked towards becoming a
By Chris Yow Contributor I was never a big animated movie fan, but when I saw Toy Story the first time, I absolutely loved it.
By Chris Yow When Asher Cataldo came to Nashville, he had every intention of making modern country music, but after finding his group of peers
Special to Raised Rowdy Independent record label HeddenOnUp Entertainment has partnered with Average Joes Entertainment for an exclusive distribution deal and is set to debut
Chris Yow Raised Rowdy contributor Following up one of 2018’s best projects (in our minds, anyway…) might be a chore for some. For Brinley Addington,
By Chris Yow The second single release of 2019 for Styles Haury is sure to get listeners ready for summer. “No Beer Limit”, set to
A dairy farmer from Fresno, California, Steph Nash is bursting onto the scene in Nashville with her debut single “Ain’t Gonna Be My Man” that
NASHVILLE — Josh Gallagher, finalist on Season 11 of NBC’s The Voice, is making a splash with a brand new 6-song EP, set to be
The thrill of the unknown can be exhilarating. Untethered by tradition, Americana singer-songwriter David Quinn hit the open road to find himself and rediscover his
The much-anticipated sophomore single release from Mark Addison Chandler, released on Feb. 22. “I Still Get Her Mail” tells the all-too-familiar story of a man
Barrett Baber is ready to remind country music that he’s still here. The third place finisher on Season 9 of NBC’s The Voice is set
By Chris Yow Staff Writer Spring is around the corner, and Spring Fever will soon be hitting many couples. After being cooped up all winter
NASHVILLE — Shelby Lee Lowe’s ‘lyrics reflect a more traditional style of country music’ (BoroPulse). His latest single “All We Need” is no different. The
By Chris Yow Staff Writer; Once drank a quart of moonshine with JB Jacob Bryant is bigger than you expect. I walked into The Basement
By Chris Yow Staff Writer and finder of Carly Rogers’ autograph in Losers’ men’s bathroom Every song starts with an idea. Many times those ideas
Everybody knows about Billie Joe McAllister and his suicide jump from the Tallahatchie Bridge, but did you know his story that quickly became a massive success wasn’t even supposed to be a single?
Reggie Young, the most recorded studio musician in history, has died. Young played alongside Elvis, Willie and Waylon, Travis Tritt and really more stars than
“He” may be a long list of wrongs, but Faren Rachels’ new video for her tune “On Paper” is nothing but right. This video features
By Chris Yow Staff Writer and Country Music History Nerd To know where you’re going, you must first know where you’ve been. Those who
By Chris Yow Contributor and One-time Eric Church concert goer Thanks, Facebook memories. This morning I was reminded of the date nine years ago
By Chris Yow Harlan Howard, an infamous country music songwriter from the 1950s, once described country music as being “three chords and the truth.” For
From staff reports When Casey Thrasher penned his latest single “Survivor”, he wasn’t expecting the song to become an anthem for any cause, he just
By Chris Yow Contributor and lover of girls who work at ihop and bring home cash When it rains, it pours. So says country music
By Chris Yow Staff Writer The 90s country band Restless Heart will always be one of the greatest bands of all-time. Their 5-part harmony is
From staff reports NASHVILLE – Heartbreak songs just aren’t the country music way anymore, at least not on the radio. Davis Nix, however, is determined
By Chris Yow Raised Rowdy Staff Writer and guy who likes to … fish Craig Campbell has a way of making you feel like he’s
By Chris Yow Staff Writer Mark Addison Chandler has made a name for himself in some pretty popular songwriting circles. He is a regular at
FRANKLIN – Nashville recording artist J Edwards is hosting his single release party for his latest song “I Ain’t Broken” at Whiskey Room Live in
Nashville — 15-time GRAMMY® winner Ricky Skaggs was formally announced as an inductee for the IBMA Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Class of 2018.
By Chris Yow Staff Writer Americana up-and-comer (and Revival 615 alum) Brent Cobb took to the Jimmy Kimmel Live show Wednesday night, and that’s all
By Chris Yow Staff Writer Ever since making a splash on the scene through his time on NBC’s The Voice, Josh Gallagher has been pounding
By Chris Yow Contributor and Hood Sliding Expert John Schneider has been stopping in Leiper’s Fork, Tenn., for a few months now surprising people who
Special to Raised Rowdy Nashville – BBR Music Group hitmaker Craig Campbell is taking his pure-Country flair on the road this summer, embarking on
By Chris Yow Staff Writer CMA Fest is one of the most incredible events of the year for a country music fan. Artists take over
By Chris Yow Staff Writer Husband and wife duos are kind of my thing. It all started with Stewart and Holly from The Springs, and
By Chris Yow Staff Writer Viral video sensation Karen Waldrup has released an 11-song project that she says is the album she’s always wanted to
By Chris Yow Staff Writer and Catcher of the moon in a mason jar The Band Steele are two guys who you definitely want to
Raised Rowdy: You’re from Louisiana, right? When you go back home, what are some of your favorite things to do? Mattie Lynn Breaux: Louisiana is
By Chris Yow Staff Writer and accomplished reciter of the ABC’s backwards Brent Loper: Instagram iTunes Pre-Order Steve Dorff, his late son Andrew Dorff, Brad
By Chris Yow Contributor and guy with not-so-quick-hands Greg Pratt: Facebook Instagram Twitter Have you ever wondered how a band without a fiddle can sound
By Chris Yow Contributor and occasional Music Row Freakshow attraction They say Nashville is a 10-year town. For Caeland Garner, he’s finally seeing the light
By Chris Yow Contributor and regular honey-do list completer Different. Unique. Weird. Whatever listeners want to call it, Samuel Herb’s debut single “Dirty.” is all
By Chris Yow Contributor CJ Solar the country music artist is exactly what you’d expect. With long hair, long beard, round brim cowboy hat and
By Chris Yow Contributor Noah Smith is one of country music’s most underrated singer-songwriters. The Ohioan has been running the roads for years, consistently putting
By Chris Yow Contributor We all go through those “transforming” years where you’re figuring out who you are as a person. For many of us,
By Chris Yow Contributor “A modern twist on a throwback sound.” With that phrase, Radio Romance lead singer Sam Hayes sums up the 2017 Nash
Lucas Barela has stayed true to the roots of country music from the time he picked up his guitar. The New Mexico native has spent