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February 15, 2026

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Heartland: The Return of a Country Legend and the Voice of the American Spirit!

For millions of country music fans, the name Heartland is synonymous with a singular, heart-wrenching moment: a father standing at a wedding reception, looking at his daughter, and realizing that while he is giving her away, he was the one who “loved her first.” Since its release in 2006, that iconic ballad has become an immortal staple of American life, yet the story of the band behind it is far more than just a single song. It is a story of resilience, Alabama roots, and a powerful 2023 re-formation that has brought the band back to the forefront of the genre.

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Hannah Bethel – The Freedom EP – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fhb4ja1EWM/

At first glance, this album seemed like it would be an easy assignment: five songs, a new artist, and a simple title. After a few long nights of writing, editing, and publisher meetings, I was looking forward to “easy”…

Six Mile Grove – Secret Life in a Quiet Town – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fhac5pYr3n/

A few weeks ago, I was speaking with an old drinking buddy from Mississippi. We were laughing about the contrast between us: me getting jolted out of bed at 10:00 AM with frazzled hair and shock in my veins; and him, a 6’3” Southerner in boxers and cowboy boots, hooting to Waylon Jennings with a PBR in hand…

Lucy Malheur – I Can Wait – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fh9BatTpie/

“Mickey’s Marker” opens with a fiddle and introduces Lucy’s voice—it’s unique and a bit different from what you might expect. I’ll be honest: with a title like that, I was expecting Disney music. I had to listen a few times because I couldn’t figure out why Mickey needed a marker so badly. It seems like Mickey is sick, but why the markers? Maybe he’s drawing a line on the road so they can find their way home, like a modern-day Hansel and Gretel. If that’s the case, I hope he used permanent markers in case it rains…

“Drunk Last Night” with Eli Young Band – Chuck Schultz for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fh8hMXVYFj/

“Drunk Last Night” is the latest single from the ACM Award-winning, CMA-nominated Republic Nashville recording artists, Eli Young Band. In a recent sit-down, the band opened up about the new track, their experiences on the road, the art of songwriting, and their Texas roots…

Andy Griggs – Naked – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fh7kF4pQ9L/

It’s late on a Friday night, and I find myself with a lot on my mind. After a car accident, brain surgery, and the prospect of another one on the horizon, I’m currently stuck in the middle of a fight for disability. It’s disheartening to think about those who abuse the system while people in genuine need are left struggling. If you’re reading this, you’re here for the music—but as I’ve learned lately, sometimes life just feels like one long, sad country song…

Erisa Rei – Black Ball – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fh6NhpAGZ-/

Erisa Rei’s Black Ball is easily one of the most palatable albums I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing lately. “Gypsy in the Desert” opens the project with a freewheeling, “top-down on the highway” energy. It’s the kind of song that makes you feel the wind in your hair and the pulse of the music in your veins with your foot flat to the floor. It’s a fantastic opener…

Craig Morgan – This Ole Boy – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fh5RFkZwhm/

For the last few months, I’ve been working in overdrive on my current novel. To “kill two birds with one stone,” downloading new albums to listen to while I work has become a routine. Craig Morgan’s This Ole Boy is the most recent addition to my repertoire…

Madison Mckenzie – A Part of Me – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fh53qeFdUF/

Small-town girl Madison McKenzie is a true child prodigy—wise beyond her years and gifted with a musical talent that seems to touch her from head to toe. From the very first angelic vocal cord to the depth of her songwriting, it is immediately clear why she earns the “prodigy” title…

From Moonshine to Morning Light: Coy Taylor’s “Better Man” Captures the Highs and Lows of the Heart – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music Nws International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fg1ZX1s0yD/

After a long day of life’s milestones—licenses earned, school years finished, and sunsets witnessed—sometimes you need a soundtrack that feels as lived-in as your own story. Coy Taylor provides exactly that with his latest project, Better Man. This is an album that doesn’t just play songs; it tells a cohesive story of reckless nights, guilt-ridden mornings, and the complicated journey of relationships…

Virtuosity Beyond His Years: Cory Piatt Redefines the Mandolin in “Daydreams” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fg1ydsGz87/

Sometimes an album comes along that completely shatters your preconceived notions of a genre. For those who think of bluegrass solely as campfire music, Cory Piatt’s new album, Daydreams, is a wake-up call. Piatt, remarkably still in his teens, has delivered a collection of songs that showcases a level of technical mastery and emotional maturity usually reserved for seasoned veterans of the Grand Ole Opry…

Coming Home to the High Lonesome: Clinton Gregory’s “The Roots of My Raising” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fg11BtGKvv/

Bluegrass is often described as a genre as truthful as the “words in red” in the Good Book. It is music that demands honesty, and that is exactly why Clinton Gregory’s first full-length bluegrass release feels like a hand in a glove…

Deep Baritones and Timeless Devotion: Trace Adkins Explores the Heart in “Love Will…” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fg0wKRdkda/

There is no mistaking that voice. From the moment the first notes of his 11th studio album, Love Will…, begin to play, the room fills with the signature, earth-shaking baritone of Trace Adkins. Released via Show Dog-Universal Music, the production is as polished and powerful as you would expect from a four-time Grammy nominee and a titan of the industry…

Heavy Metal Meets Heartache: Breelan Angel Claims Her Place with “It’s My Turn” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fg02hFdUBp/

In the competitive landscape of Texas country, few artists arrive with a pedigree as polished as Breelan Angel. With the release of her debut single, “It’s My Turn,” Angel isn’t just knocking on the door of the industry—she’s kicking it down with a sound that is as sophisticated as it is aggressive…

The Sound of Sweet Self-Sabotage: John Hollier & The Rêverie Strike Gold with “Crashing” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

As the anticipation for his upcoming full-length album Rainmaker reaches a fever pitch, Louisiana-born troubadour John Hollier has unleashed his latest single, “Crashing.”

The Sound of Sweet Self-Sabotage: John Hollier & The Rêverie Strike Gold with “Crashing” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/john-hollier-the-reverie-crashing/

Beyond the Ballroom: Addis Luv Finds the Heart of Enduring Love in “When We Danced” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In a genre often defined by dusty roads and heartbreak, Addis Luv is carving out a new space—one built on “Country-Soul,” resilience, and a profound sense of humanity.

Beyond the Ballroom: Addis Luv Finds the Heart of Enduring Love in “When We Danced” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/addis-luv-when-we-danced/

A Love Letter to Cowpens: Backline Finds Gold in the Simple Life with “Just Country” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In an era where country music often leans into the “flashy and loud,” South Carolina’s own Backline is taking a refreshing detour down a gravel road.

A Love Letter to Cowpens: Backline Finds Gold in the Simple Life with “Just Country” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/backline-just-country/

The Spark That Never Fades: Arron Michael Captures Timeless Romance in “Feels Like The First Time” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In an industry often obsessed with the “chase” of new love, Texas-born singer-songwriter Arron Michael is turning his lens toward the endurance of it.

The Spark That Never Fades: Arron Michael Captures Timeless Romance in “Feels Like The First Time” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/arron-michael-feels-like-the-first-time/

Riding the Current of Change: Andrea Vasquez Finds Freedom in “The Wind” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In the ever-evolving landscape of Music City, few artists carry as much cultural weight and sonic flair as Andrea Vasquez.

Riding the Current of Change: Andrea Vasquez Finds Freedom in “The Wind” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/andrea-vasquez-the-wind/

A Valentine for the Whole Heart: Bandana Cheyenna and Hannes Volz Discover Magic in “Every Little Piece” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

While many artists spend Valentine’s Day leaning into the clichés of chocolate and roses, Nashville hitmaker Bandana Cheyenna is offering something much more substantial.

A Valentine for the Whole Heart: Bandana Cheyenna and Hannes Volz Discover Magic in “Every Little Piece” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/bandana-cheyenna-and-hannes-every-little-piece/

Escape the Noise: Dierks Bentley Announces 2026 “OFF THE MAP TOUR” with Ricky Skaggs and More – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

If you’ve been looking for a reason to trade the city lights for a back porch and a cold drink, Dierks Bentley just gave you the perfect excuse.

Escape the Noise: Dierks Bentley Announces 2026 “OFF THE MAP TOUR” with Ricky Skaggs and More – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/dierks-bentley-off-the-map-tour/

Thirst-Quenching Harmony: Eighteen Mile Redefines Modern Bluegrass Gospel with “Living Waters” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

Following a breakout year that saw two original singles climb the charts, the South Carolina-based quintet Eighteen Mile is greeting the new year with a profound sense of peace.

Thirst-Quenching Harmony: Eighteen Mile Redefines Modern Bluegrass Gospel with “Living Waters” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/eighteen-mile-living-waters/

The High-Water Mark of Tradition: Alex Miller is ‘MORE COUNTRY THAN YOU’ – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

If you’ve been looking for the person holding the torch for traditional country music, look no further than 6’6″ Kentuckian Alex Miller.

The High-Water Mark of Tradition: Alex Miller is ‘MORE COUNTRY THAN YOU’ – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/alex-miller-more-country-than-you/

The North Star of Bluegrass: Red Camel Collective Finds Their Way With a New Masterpiece – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

If there’s a “gold rush” happening in modern Bluegrass right now, Red Camel Collective is leading the caravan. Fresh off a year that saw them dominate charts and sweep awards, the quartet has returned with “Finding Your Way Home.”

The North Star of Bluegrass: Red Camel Collective Finds Their Way With a New Masterpiece – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/red-camel-collective-finding-your-way-home/

The Multi-Instrumentalist’s Metamorphosis: Caroline Jones Finds Her “Good Omen” in New Career Milestone – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

There is a specific kind of magic that happens when a virtuoso stops trying to prove their skill and starts using it to tell their truth.

The Multi-Instrumentalist’s Metamorphosis: Caroline Jones Finds Her “Good Omen” in New Career Milestone – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/caroline-jones-good-omen-2/

From Maryland Sands to Wyoming Winds: Jackson Dean Finds His Compass on Magnolia Sage – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

Jackson Dean doesn’t just write songs; he builds landscapes. Since he first rattled Nashville’s windows with the Platinum-selling “Don’t Come Lookin’,” the Maryland native has carved out a space for himself that is entirely off the beaten path.

From Maryland Sands to Wyoming Winds: Jackson Dean Finds His Compass on Magnolia Sage – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/jackson-dean-magnolia-sage/

Album Review: B.J. Thomas – The Living Room Sessions – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FeFTLw2cKB/

This album opens with a soft, easy-listening embrace—a welcome change of pace. B.J. Thomas possesses a timeless voice that pairs perfectly with acoustic guitar, subtle background harmonies, and gentle melodies. Usually, when I start a review, I’m bracing for the worst—hiding under the covers and biting my nails down to the bone in dread. But “Don’t Worry Baby” grabbed my attention for all the right reasons. Finally, an album that let me sink into the pillows and find a smooth rhythm at the keyboard…

Album Review: Andrew Heller – Broadway Love & My Beloved – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FeETTUFAyR/

Reviewing these two albums by Andrew Heller was a unique challenge. From the moment the vocals begin, it is clear that this isn’t your typical contemporary fare. Heller is a classically trained singer possessing a powerful, resonant, and traditionally masculine voice…

Album Review: Billy Dean – A Man of Good Fortune – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FeEjTCW55c/

The album kicks off with “I Can’t Leave a Good Thing,” a track rooted in a deep, traditional country sound. In many ways, it feels like the quintessential “Nashville-spun” single—the kind of polished, big-label production fans have come to expect from the industry. Centered on the relatable (if slightly cliché) premise of calling in sick to work just to spend more time with a partner, the track showcases Billy Dean’s powerful, resonant baritone, perfectly complemented by crisp guitar picking and rhythmic strumming..

Album Review: The Mavericks – In Time – By Philip Crabtree for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FeDPL1ZgWL/

After more than a decade away from the studio, The Mavericks have finally returned. While the band stopped touring in 2003 following a solid run in the UK, they had spent much of the late ’90s as one of America’s most decorated—yet arguably under-promoted—acts. Their trophy cabinet serves as a reminder of their peak…

Album Review: Dolly Parton – Halos and Horns – By Garry Moran for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FeDfZWPezO/

Dolly Parton is one of country music’s most iconic figures, as famous for her quick wit and self-effacing personality as she is for her superlative gifts as a profound singer and prolific songwriter. Blessed with an angelic, mountain-bred soprano, the effervescent Parton has spent decades delighting fans…

Album Review: Billy Brown – Did We Have a Party – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FeCMz7OTkY/

Elvis is alive! Wait… no, maybe it’s Dean Martin? Or is Sinatra back from the beyond? Listening to Billy Brown’s Did We Have a Party leaves you spinning in a sonic kaleidoscope of the mid-century. At any given moment, Brown channels the Beach Boys, Nat King Cole, or Mel Tormé…

Album Review: B.J. Thomas – The Living Room Sessions – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FeFTLw2cKB/

Album Review: Andrew Heller – Broadway Love & My Beloved – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FeETTUFAyR/

Album Review: Billy Dean – A Man of Good Fortune – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FeEjTCW55c/

Album Review: The Mavericks – In Time – By Philip Crabtree for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FeDPL1ZgWL/

Album Review: Dolly Parton – Halos and Horns – By Garry Moran for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FeDfZWPezO/

Album Review: Billy Brown – Did We Have a Party – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FeCMz7OTkY/

Elvis is alive! Wait… no, maybe it’s Dean Martin? Or is Sinatra back from the beyond? Listening to Billy Brown’s Did We Have a Party leaves you spinning in a sonic kaleidoscope of the mid-century. At any given moment, Brown channels the Beach Boys, Nat King Cole, or Mel Tormé…

Album Review: Barry P. Foley – Ruby’s Café – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FeClqadieB/

This was an incredibly difficult album to review—not because it lacked talent, poetic depth, or synergy among its many guest artists. It wasn’t missing that grit of empty beer bottles rattling in a honky-tonk, nor was it lacking the power to raise thousands of hands in the air. It wasn’t hard to review because the songs failed to place a Stetson on my head or a bull between my legs. It wasn’t because I couldn’t feel the cold wind at a lonely railroad crossing, taste the Puerto Rican rum while swinging in a hammock, or smell the fresh pine needles of the Blue Ridge Mountains…

The Singing Barman: A Review of Big Joe Turner – Rocks – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FeBmBbDg36/

It’s the early 1930s, and the Kansas City jazz scene is becoming legendary. The sidewalks flash with nightclub acts and the streetlights dazzle the “dames” below. In this “separate but equal” scene, the pianos don’t ring differently based on who plays them, nor do the silver and gold horns notice color as they blare through swinging doors and push onto the streets…

Album Review: Ashton Shepherd – Where Country Grows – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FeAQOAwLXi/

Sitting down to write a review is rarely an easy task. Often, I’m staring at a list of albums I’ve never heard by artists I know nothing about. To keep things fair, I avoid prior research; I prefer to sit back, take a deep breath, and press play. Usually, the music either brings a sigh of relief or makes me want to toss my headphones across the room while muttering obscenities. This is the first album that made me do both…

Texas Honesty, Aussie Soil: “Outlaw Folk” Star Rachel Laven Announces Debut Australian Tour – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

The spirit of the Texas Hill Country is heading Down Under. Rachel Laven, the San Antonio-born, Nashville-based powerhouse of “Outlaw Folk,” has officially announced her highly anticipated Australian tour.

Texas Honesty, Aussie Soil: “Outlaw Folk” Star Rachel Laven Announces Debut Australian Tour – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/rachel-laven-australian-tour/

A Historic Hot Streak: BMI and Nashville Harbor Records Honor Riley Green’s Back-to-Back No. Ones – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

The lobby of BMI’s Nashville headquarters was filled with the spirit of modern traditionalism yesterday, February 11, as the industry gathered to celebrate a rare and remarkable feat.

A Historic Hot Streak: BMI and Nashville Harbor Records Honor Riley Green’s Back-to-Back No. Ones – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/riley-green-first-country-artist-since-taylor-swift/

Weekend Anthem Alert: Jake Whittaker Kicks Into High Gear with ‘Boots On’ – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

Friday the 13th is usually reserved for horror movie marathons and cautious stepping, but Jake Whittaker is flipping the script this February.

Weekend Anthem Alert: Jake Whittaker Kicks Into High Gear with ‘Boots On’ – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/jake-whittaker-boots-on/

A Soulful Return to Roots: Val Storey Captures the Sweetness of Tradition in “Taste of Life” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In an era where the music industry often chases the next fleeting trend, Nashville songstress Val Storey has decided to look backward to find the path forward.

A Soulful Return to Roots: Val Storey Captures the Sweetness of Tradition in “Taste of Life” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/val-storey-taste-of-life/

The High Proof of Heartbreak: Craig Campbell’s “Drink For That” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

After closing out a banner 2025 with the success of “Missing You,” Craig Campbell is wasting no time solidifying his status as one of country music’s most resilient and authentic voices.

The High Proof of Heartbreak: Craig Campbell’s “Drink For That” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/craig-campbell-drink-for-that/

The Heartbeat of Modern Heritage: Robert Ross Strikes Gold with “For You Girl” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News Internaional Magazine

There is a specific kind of magic that happens when a seasoned storyteller finds a new way to describe the oldest feeling in the world.

The Heartbeat of Modern Heritage: Robert Ross Strikes Gold with “For You Girl” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News Internaional Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/robert-ross-for-you-girl/

Arty Hill – Another Lost Highway – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fdo6ZY12Zs/

Arty Hill’s songwriting possesses the soul of classic country, anchored by a rare gift for vivid storytelling. His latest release, Another Lost Highway, is far more than just your standard Honky Tonk record; it is a gritty, honest journey through the high and low roads of life…

Toby Keith – Hope on the Rocks – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FdnwLNITjm/

With Hope on the Rocks, Toby Keith delivers the 16th studio album of his storied career under his own Show Dog-Universal label. The project was introduced by the catchy, blue-collar anthem “I Like Girls That Drink Beer,” followed by the recently released title track, “Hope on the Rocks,” which is accompanied by a cinematic music video…

Dave Gunning – No More Pennies – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FdmS8e0rPB/

Having never heard Dave Gunning prior to being asked to review this CD, I was surprised when “All Along the Way” began to play. Perhaps “surprised” is too mild a word—let’s say I was pleasantly stunned. Writing for a country music publication, I was half-expecting deep-Texas tropes: gun-toting, horse-riding, big-hat-wearing cowboys. What I received instead was lyrically intelligent, acoustic, raspy-smooth, blue-collar “Northern country.” These are songs that eased me into the winter season with grace…

The Bellamy Brothers – Greatest Hits, Vol. 3 – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FdkmyxctEY/

This collection captures the definitive peak of the Bellamy Brothers’ career between 1987 and 1990. It features nearly all of their late-80s chart-toppers, including “Kids Of The Baby Boom,” “Crazy From The Heart,” “Santa Fe,” and “Big Love.” Notably, the duo’s 1982 Top 10 hit “You’re My Favorite Star” is included here—a welcome addition since it was omitted from Greatest Hits, Volume 1. Furthermore, “Hillbilly Hell,” “You’ll Never Be Sorry,” and “The Center of My Universe” were all new recordings specifically tracked for this release, adding extra value for longtime fans…

LiveWire – Livin’ – By Jeremy Frost for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FdmaP4Sse0/

LiveWire’s debut album, Livin’, is the kind of record that makes you want to jump in your car, find the nearest on-ramp, and push the pedal to the floor. The opening track, “Don’t Nothin’ Take My Breath,” sets the scene perfectly—it feels like tearing down Interstate 10 with heat lightning flashing in the rearview mirror and Texas storm clouds gathering ahead. By the second track, “Don’t Make Me Love You,” you’ve settled into your groove, set the cruise control, and prepared for the long haul…

Wade Bowen– THE GIVEN – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FdjGuP2V91/

Wade Bowen first gained popularity as a Texas regional artist, releasing four albums under independent labels before partnering with Sea Gayle/BNA Records. Making the jump from an independent to a mainstream artist is often a daunting task, but the songwriter knows that a successful transition depends entirely on the team involved…

Andrew Mitch is left with, baggage – By Alan Shipston for Country Music News International Magazine

On February 27, 2026 Andrew Mitch will release his new single, baggage, a song that tells the tale of what lingers after a relationship ends showcasing the emotional weight and the quiet reflection.

Andrew Mitch is left with, baggage – By Alan Shipston at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/andrew-mitch-baggage/

You and I Tonight, the new release by Drew Taylor – By Alan Shipston for Country Music News International Magazine

Canadian-born, Nashville-bred rising country artist Drew Taylor is gearing up for Valentine’s Day with his rendition of acclaimed pop-punk band Faber Drive’s, You and I Tonight.

You and I Tonight, the new release by Drew Taylor – By Alan Shipston at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/drew-taylor-you-and-i-tonight/

A Bridge Across Time: Dan Seals and Jackie Evancho Find Harmony in “Love Is The Answer” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In a release that feels like a warm embrace just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Dan Seals Estate and Melody Place Records have unveiled a stunning new chapter in the legacy of the late Dan Seals.

A Bridge Across Time: Dan Seals and Jackie Evancho Find Harmony in “Love Is The Answer” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/dan-seals-and-jackie-evancho-love-is-the-answer/

Dust Off the Boots and Pour the Cab: Live In The Vineyard Goes Country Unveils Powerhouse 2026 Lineup – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

There is a very specific kind of magic that happens when the grit of Nashville storytelling meets the refinement of Napa Valley.

Dust Off the Boots and Pour the Cab: Live In The Vineyard Goes Country Unveils Powerhouse 2026 Lineup – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/live-in-the-vineyard-goes-country/

The Beauty of the Scenic Route: Jess Coombes Captures Regional Magic in New Single “The In Between” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

They say “third time’s a charm,” but for Gloucester’s own Jess Coombes, it feels more like a victory lap. Fresh off the momentum of the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Coombes has officially released her third single “The In Between.”

The Beauty of the Scenic Route: Jess Coombes Captures Regional Magic in New Single “The In Between” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/jess-coombes-the-in-between/

A High-Voltage Spring Anthem: Gary Pratt Brings the Energy with Jon Pardi-Penned Single “Buzzin’” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

Just as the winter frost begins to thaw, Pittsburgh’s own country powerhouse Gary Pratt is preparing to drop a track that feels like the first warm Saturday of the year.

A High-Voltage Spring Anthem: Gary Pratt Brings the Energy with Jon Pardi-Penned Single “Buzzin’” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/gary-pratt-buzzin/

Where Walls Still Echo: Dr. Don Cusic to Explore the Legacies of Chet Atkins and Elvis Presley at Historic RCA Studio B – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

If the walls at 1611 Roy Acuff Place could talk, they wouldn’t just speak—they would sing. This March, Nashville’s “Home of 1,000 Hits” becomes the classroom for a masterclass in American music history.

Where Walls Still Echo: Dr. Don Cusic to Explore the Legacies of Chet Atkins and Elvis Presley at Historic RCA Studio B – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/chet-atkins-and-elvis-presley-at-historic-rca-studio-b/

From Popcorn Bags to Music Row: Will Carter Band Finds Their Rhythm on “Tracks Run Through My Heart” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

There’s a specific kind of magic that happens in the dusty backstage corners of Texas dance halls. It’s the kind of spontaneous combustion that turns a casual acoustic riff into a career-defining single.

From Popcorn Bags to Music Row: Will Carter Band Finds Their Rhythm on “Tracks Run Through My Heart” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/will-carter-band-tracks-run-through-my-heart/

RYAN BINGHAM – TOMORROWLAND – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fc1g82XXD9/

With one song, Ryan Bingham‘s life changed completely. “The Weary Kind,” from the Jeff Bridges’ 2009 movie “Crazy Heart,” won Bingham an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe. Bingham, was named the Americana Music Association’s 2010 Artist of the Year…

RANDY THOMPSON – COLLECTED – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fc0MCrbHbg/

‘Collected’ stands ready to raise the bar once again for Randy Thompson. The album was simultaneously released in the US and Europe in early 2012. ‘Collected’ is a compilation of fifteen tracks recorded over the last thirteen years, including three newly released tracks, a 2011 single, and eleven songs taken from Randy’s previous releases…

HANK WILLIAMS JR – ALL MY ROUDY FRIENDS – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fb-7oCkIdk/

FANS OF HANK JR, CAN KICK THE WINTERTIME BLUES, BY CHECKING OUT THIS RETROSPECTIVE COLLECTION OF SIGNATURE HITS FROM THE SUPERSTAR. THE PACKAGE CONSISTS OF 22 OF HANKS BEST HITS THAT SPAN DECADES OF HIS ROUDY AND HIGH ENERGY MUSIC MAKING CAREER. THAT INCLUDE ALL MY ROUDY FRIENDS, A COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE…

TODD FRITSCH – UP HERE IN THE SADDLE – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fb_GKZOOEW/

WITH A PAIR OF SUCCESFUL ALBUMS UNDER HIS BELT, FRITSCH, SINGER AND RANCHER HAD A HORRIFIC ROPING ACCIDENT BACK IN 2010, WHICH FORCED HIM TO TAKE A THREE YEAR RECOVERY PROCESS. NOW HES “BACK IN THE SADDLE” IN HIS MUSIC CAREER AND ON HIS TEXAS RANCH…

Let Us In Nashville – A Tribute To Linda McCartney – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/Fb_kfSjJBR/

Performers for the “Let Us In” event and several other artists contributed an original version of a Sir Paul McCartney song for a charity-based compilation album.“Let Us In” Nashville – A Tribute To Linda McCartney is now available for purchase, and proceeds will also benefit The Women and Cancer Fund…

Jimmy C Williams – Ride the Trains – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FbZHQn_qXu/

Alllll Aboard…. If you like the music of the golden age when train songs were popular, and the sound of a train whistle made you jump for joy, well this CD will bring back those memories. All the songs involve trains and that Jimmy is doing the whistles himself. He has that smooth sound and reminds you of when country music was the fiddle, the steel, and didn’t sound like rock…

MERL JOHNSON – BETTERMAN – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FbYX1z_Cet/

THIS IS A BLUEGRASS ALBUM, WITH A COUPLE OF COVER TUNES, WHICH ARE DONE WELL…GOT THAT MANDIOLIN INTRO WITH “WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME”, THEN THE FIDDLE IS ADDED THEN COMES THE BANJO…JUST AN INSTRUMENTAL..AND JUST GREAT…

HANK WILLIAMS lll – LONG GONE DADDY – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News Intenational Magazine https://fb.watch/FbY4hayiw2/

SHELTON HANK WILLIAMS lll, WAS ALREADY MUSICIAL ROYALITY BEFORE HE EVEN OPENED HIS MOUTH. I ENJOYED THE MUSIC. THIS REMINDED ME OF HIS GRANDADS SOUND HE WAS KNOWN FOR, MORE OF THE OLD COUNTRY SOUND, BUT WITH WILLIAM 3 OWN TWIST ALSO ADDED. HES HIS OWN MAN…

KATY BOYD – PAPER HEARTS – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FbXxl—zv/

WITH THE HELP OF MUSICIANS FROM RICKY SKAGGS BAND AND DELBERT MCCLINTON, AND NANCY GRIFFTH’S PRODUCER, THOMAS JUTZ, THIS CALIFONIA NATIVE ,KATY BOYD HAS DONE A CD WITH BOTH…

AJ DOWNING – GOOD DAY – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FbWZm_cBX7/

WITH THIS CD,ON THE CHARKANSAS RECORD LABEL this IS AJ’S THIRD AMERICANA RELEASE. THIS MONTH IT IS #8 ON THE EURO AMERICANA CHARTS, AND TIED AT #9 WITH HIS HERO MALCOMB HOLCOMBE, ON THE FREE FORM AMERICAN ROOTS CHART…

Change of Key – WHEN MUSIC CALLS MY NAME – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FbWr60DR-y/

THIS IS A DOUBLE CD OF A GREAT MIX OF SONGS. THE TITLE OF THE CD AND THE SONG OF THE SAME NAME HAS GOT A GOOD CAJUN FLARE TO IT.WITH THIS CD YOU HAVE BLUES, COUNTRY, CAJUN ANYTHING YOU WANT TO HEAR. CHANGE OF KEY IS THE…

BOBBY OSBORNE – NEW BLUEGRASS AND OLD HEARTACHES – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FbU8HL9Pxh/

THERES NO MISTAKING BOBBY OSBOURNES TENOR, HE STILL HAS THE VOICE. BOBBY BEING IN THE INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS HALL OF FAME AND A MEMBER OF THE GRAND OLD OPRY SINCE 1964 HAS BEEN AROUND FOR 62 YEARS PLAYING GREAT BLUEGRASS MUSIC…

Geoff Union – Cold As Steel – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FbRuVcb3W6/

Geoff completed this cd with all songs written by himself, and backed by a 5 piece band. Geoff hails from the Austin Texas area, where he has been playing, writing and
singing in bluegrass and acoustic bands for over 15 years…

KNUT BJORNAR ASPHOL – MNERMONIC – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FbTr6plcqO/

THIS IS ONE CD THAT DOESN’T HAVE BUT ONE SHORT SONG ON IT. THEY GO FROM THE SHORTEST OF 5 AND HALF MINUTES TO THE LONGEST IN LENGTH WHICH IS 10:51 MIN. WOW…

Susan Cattaneo – LITTLE BIG SKY – CD Review by Preshias Harris for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FbQQx8Mv-P/

How do you put into a single music category, a creative artist and a talented songwriter, who encircles, crosses over and explores several of America’s favorites genres of music, all on one CD…

John Gilheaney releases The Wind On The Hill – By Alan Shipston for Country Music News International Magazine

John Gilheaney brings a soft gentle breeze to his new song, The Wind On The Hill, a tune dedicated to the elements provided by Mother Nature.

John Gilheaney releases The Wind On The Hill – By Alan Shipston at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/john-gilheaney-the-wind-on-the-hill/

It’s Good To See You a new release by Jason McCahill – By Alan Shipston for Country Music News International Magazine

With it’s sing along quality and robust performance, It’s Good To See You is the latest release by Jason McCahill.

It’s Good To See You a new release by Jason McCahill – By Alan Shipston at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/jason-mccahill-its-good-to-see-you/

Kim Dellavedova – City Keepers – By Debbie Dean for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FaFi3tt2AA/

Kim Dellavedova has returned with her second record, ‘City Keepers’, a collection of 11 tracks produced by herself and 60’s guitar tone-master, Scott Wilson. City Keepers is classic country/soul, swampy blues, to songs with refreshingly cheeky, upbeat pop/rock grooves. You could even call it folk. There a few of the songs I did like better then the others, like Drunken Jibes, Sleeping Charms…

Clutterbillies – Feelin Good – By DEBBIE DEAN for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FaBzxGuSER/

This Seven member, Norwegian band has been around since 2003, and are just getting stronger as they go. The songs on this third cd were recorded in their own studio in Arendal, Norway and on their own label…

Audie Blaylock with Redline – Hard Country – By DEBBIE DEAN for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FaAID7tldh/

One of the best Bluegrass cd’s I have heard in a long time. Audies’ voice reminds me of the early Ricky Skaggs. This self titled cd was produced by Audie and released

in June of this year. Audie has also written two of the songs on the cd, one being “The Chair” and the other “A Grandmother’s Love” both high class songs…

Picking for a Legend: A Masterclass Tribute to the Father of Bluegrass Banjo – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FaAfUu-rz1/

In the world of American music, few figures can claim to have literally invented a sound. Earl Scruggs was one of them. By perfecting the synchronized, rolling, three-finger picking technique—now universally known as “Scruggs style”—he didn’t just play the banjo; he transformed it into the driving heartbeat of an entire genre…

TOO MUCH AIN’T ENOUGH – Clinton Gregory – CD Review by Preshias Harris for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FazTNtkra3/

He’s baaa-aack. It’s been a while since the world had a chance to hear something new from Clinton Gregory. Just about twenty years or so, in fact, since a Gregory song broke the Top 30 Country charts…

JIMMY C. NEWMAN SINGS SWAMP COUNTRY – CD review by Preshias Harris for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/FazhspQ-7r/

Jimmy C. Newman may not be one of the best-known members of the Grand Ole Opry but he is one of that prestigious organization’s longest-serving artists. He was invited to join in 1956, just two years after his first country hit, “Cry, Cry Darling” on Randy Wood’s Dot Records.

Ella Langley Makes History: “Choosin’ Texas” Hits #1 on Billboard Hot 100 – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In a definitive moment for modern country music, Ella Langley has etched her name into the history books.

Ella Langley Makes History: “Choosin’ Texas” Hits #1 on Billboard Hot 100 – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/ella-langley-makes-history/

Conor Owens visits My Arney Home – By Alan Shipston for Country Music News International Magazine

Conor Owens is a rising country artist from Arney, Ireland and pays tribute to that hometown with his fifth single, My Arney Home.

Conor Owens visits My Arney Home – By Alan Shipston at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/conor-owens-my-arney-home/

Honky Tonk Time Machine: Sold-Out ‘90s Country All-Star Salute Rocks Huntsville –

By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

The neon lights of the 1990s burned brighter than ever this past Thursday night, February 5, 2026, as the Von Braun Center transformed into a massive honky tonk.

Honky Tonk Time Machine: Sold-Out ‘90s Country All-Star Salute Rocks Huntsville –

By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/honky-tonk-time-machine/

High Seas, High Stakes: Country Music Cruise 2026 Raises Nearly $58,000 for Hall of Fame – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

The 2026 edition of the Country Music Cruise has proven once again that “Cruisers” are among the most generous fans in the world. During last week’s sold-out voyage aboard Holland America’s m/s Eurodam, patrons raised an impressive $57,850 to support the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.

High Seas, High Stakes: Country Music Cruise 2026 Raises Nearly $58,000 for Hall of Fame – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/58000-for-hall-of-fame/

Keith Pereira’s new song will give you Goosebumps – By Alan Shipston for Country Music News International Magazine

Goosebumps, the latest single by Keith Pereira has all the right ingredients evoking the time-tested story of love that remains in our lives.

Keith Pereira’s new song will give you Goosebumps – By Alan Shipston at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/keith-pereira-goosebumps/

A Country Champion Returns: Jake Hoot Joins All-Star Lineup for ‘The Voice: Battle of Champions’ – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

The red chairs are turning once again, but this time, the stakes are personal. NBC has officially confirmed that Jake Hoot, the powerhouse country vocalist and Season 17 champion, is set to return to the stage that launched his career.

A Country Champion Returns: Jake Hoot Joins All Star Lineup for ‘The Voice: Battle Of Champions’ – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/jake-hoot-at-the-voice/

The Heart of Real Country: Red Johnson Delivers a Masterclass in Storytelling on The Old Man At A Table – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/F9mnMS90sq/

I’ve been a steadfast fan of Red Johnson ever since his hit “There’s A Grand Ole Opry Show Playing Somewhere” put him on the map with Capitol Records. In an industry that often chases the “new” and the “loud,” Red remains a rare breed: a natural country singer, a natural country guitar picker, and—perhaps most importantly—a natural country songwriter…

Eilidh Patterson – This Is Now (CD Review) – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/F9lIWaO23C/

Years ago I was introduced to Eilidh Patterson’s music on a live radio broadcast when she was appearing at The Belfast Songwriters Festival in America. I was floored hearing songs like ‘Still Learning’ from her debut album WHEN THE TIME COMES. She eclipsed many of the major artists appearing there. Fans of American songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman will already be acquainted with Eilidth as she has lent her voice to the BACK TO LOVE album as well as opening for and singing back up vocals as a member of her band on tours in the UK, The Netherlands and on dates in America and similar plans could well unfold down the 2012 pipeline. Since meeting Chapman at a song writing retreat at The Giants Causeway in Ireland she has somewhat taken her under her wing and become something of a mentor to her in recent years, saying: “Eilidh Patterson’s voice is velvet and air. The…

A Timeless Trail of Dreams: Sundown Pete and Margie Lane’s Yesterday’s Roses – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/F9k7W3Ag5h/

There is something profoundly moving about holding a piece of history in your hands. I had the pleasure of receiving this CD directly from Sundown Pete at our annual old-time music festival in LeMars, Iowa. For those of us who have followed the “trail of dreams” of old-time music, this release is nothing short of a treasure…

The “Middle of the Pie” Perfection: Punjo Reed & Lucy Jackson Bring the Magic of the Chicken House Opry to Disc – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News Inernational Magazine https://fb.watch/F9jwDIPntC/

Every once in a “blue moon,” those of us who spend our lives immersed in music come across a “keeper.” I’m talking about the kind of album that doesn’t just sit on the shelf, but finds a permanent home in your personal private file—the one you return to again and again. The Chicken House Opry self-titled CD is exactly that…

Dusty Roads and Honest Notes: The Heartland Spirit of Fugitives – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/F9jc4KX5L8/

In the quiet corners of the upper Midwest, far from the neon glare of Broadway in Nashville, real country music is hiding out. It’s found on front porches in Iowa, in the smoky corners of taverns in the Black Hills, and in the hands of musicians who care more about the truth of a lyric than the shimmer of a rhinestone suit…

Pioneer Spirit and Polka Beats: The Kramer Sisters Breathe New Life into the Great Plains on A Sampler – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/F9g2zQDffv/

Just when you think the well of “old-timey” music has run dry, along come The Kramer Sisters to prove that the heart of the Great Plains still beats with a vibrant, rhythmic pulse. Their latest release, A Sampler, is an unbelievably delightful adventure into the past, reimagined through the lens of modern studio precision…

Faith on the Open Road: The Balyeats Deliver a Timeless Message in Believe – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/F9fsWYjLOx/

In an age where the music industry often feels like a polished machine of algorithms and stadium tours, there is something profoundly moving about a family in a camper, a few instruments, and a mission. The Balyeats are more than just a musical group; they are a traveling testament to a lifestyle of faith…

The Keeper of the Flame: Bobby Atkins and the High Lonesome Truth of Just Some Old Songs We Like To Play And Sing – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/F9cF9FF0qD/

In a musical landscape where modern country has drifted so far from its roots that it’s often unrecognizable, Bobby Atkins stands as a formidable lighthouse. A veteran of the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina and a former sideman for the legendary Bill Monroe, Atkins isn’t just playing bluegrass; he’s teaching it…

Moonlight, Harmonica, and the Ghost of Hank: Charlie McCoy’s Soulful Masterpiece – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/F9caKkZf11/

I’ll never forget it. The sun had just dipped below the horizon at the fairgrounds in Missouri Valley, Iowa. The air was cooling, and a massive, orange harvest moon began its slow climb into the sky. We were there to induct Charlie McCoy into America’s Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame…

Connie Smith – Long Line Of Heartaches (CD Review) – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/F9a_rOLSN8/

For old school country fans Connie Smith’s album LONG LINE OF HEARTACHES was an eagerly awaited event and a long time in the making with her first full album of new material since 1998 (self-titled album for Warner Bros. Records) and would you believe it only her second since her 1978 release called NEW HORIZONS. For someone like myself who was relatively late to the country scene when drawn to the genre during the 90’s “New Country” wave this album is therefore something of an “an introduction too” …

Steve Holy – Love Don’t Run (CD Single Review) – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/F9atik7Enq/

‘Love Don’t Run’ is the current single for the 39 year old fresh-faced Texan Steve Holy who hails from Dallas. It is the title cut from his album which came out on September 13, 2011. Released by Curb Records they have a policy of not putting out an album until singles have made a significant impact at radio. This explains the reasons as to why it has been 5 years since a project of new songs has finally materialized from Holy who is best known for his smash ballad ‘Brand New Girlfriend’ which after 36 weeks hit the #1 spot…

Genre? Who Needs One? Chris Ride Shatters the Mold with Messages – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/F99Wgj6xTE/

Where do we even begin with a release like this? Usually, when I sit down to review a new record, I can tuck it neatly into a folder. “This is Country,” “This is Pop,” or “This is Rock.” But with Chris Ride, you might as well throw the filing cabinet out the window…

Joey+Rory – Headache (CD Single Review) – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine https://fb.watch/F99hQ1GIRt/

In their latest upbeat single which is yet to hook in radio Rory Feek hears from his lovely wife Joey that the one word he’d least like to – “Headache”…

Elijah Golden releases a classic, Dark End of the Street – By Alan Shipston for Country Music News International Magazine

The American classic, Dark End of the Street, is the lead single from the debut album, It’s About Time, by Elijah Golden.

Elijah Golden releases a classic, Dark End of the Street – By Alan Shipston at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/elijah-golden-dark-end-of-the-street/

Steel Toes and Silver Linings: Kelly Daniels Claims His Crown with The Farrier – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In an era where “country authenticity” is often a costume bought off a rack in a Nashville boutique, Kelly Daniels arrives like a breath of diesel-fumed air.

Steel Toes and Silver Linings: Kelly Daniels Claims His Crown with The Farrier – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/kelly-daniels-the-farrier/

From the Heart of Europe: How Country Music News International Radio Became a 24/7 Oasis for Americana Sounds

In a world increasingly saturated with fleeting trends and genre-bending experiments, there’s a comforting steadfastness in the enduring appeal of country, bluegrass, and gospel music. For enthusiasts of these authentic American sounds residing in Europe and beyond, a beacon has emerged from an unlikely locale: Bad Vilbel, a charming town nestled in the heart of Germany. Country Music News International Radio, or CMNI Radio as it’s affectionately known, has blossomed from a local endeavor into a 24/7 online haven, offering a continuous stream of the music they love, accessible via app, direct stream, and their dedicated website. While the term “overnight success” often implies a sudden, almost magical rise, the story of CMNI Radio is one of passion, dedication, and a keen understanding of a dedicated, yet perhaps underserved, audience.

From the Heart of Europe: How Country Music News International Radio Became a 24/7 Oasis for Americana Sounds https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/from-the-heart-of-europe/

Country Music News International Radio: A Global Hub for Country Music

Country Music News International Radio is more than just a radio station; it’s a vibrant platform dedicated to celebrating and promoting the rich tapestry of country music around the world. With a focus on delivering a diverse listening experience, the station caters to fans of all sub-genres, from classic country to the latest hits, and everything in between.

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Country Music News International Magazine: A Top 5 Hit on FeedSpot

For ardent followers of the country music scene, staying updated on the latest happenings, emerging artists, and industry trends is paramount. In this digital age, online magazines have become a go-to source for such information, and among them, Country Music News International Magazine has carved a niche for itself. Recently, the magazine has been recognized for its excellence yet again, securing a spot in the top 5 country music magazines on FeedSpot, a leading platform for curating and ranking online content. This accolade is a testament to the magazine’s commitment to delivering high-quality content and its significant contribution to the country music community.

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