How Mike Ragsdale Created the 30A Lifestyle Brand
Mike Ragsdale and his family moved from Birmingham, Alabama, to Florida's 30a area in 2006. Within a few years, he created the 30A lifestyle brand, the 30A Company, and 30a.com, one of the nation's most popular lifestyle brands. I sat down with Mike at his bayside home to record this [...]
Devon Allman Is the Past and Future of Southern Rock
Devon Allman has quickly established himself as one of Southern Rock's best frontmen. As a teenager, he began his musical journey, meeting his dad, the legendary southern rocker Greg Allman, at 16. From that point forward, Devon sought to fulfill his own destiny. RELATED: Carol Chase, Lynyrd Skynyrd Backup Vocalist [...]
Kameron Marlowe and His Musical Journey
Imagine one day that you’re working your sales job, calling on auto part customers when you receive a phone call inviting you to a live audition for the hit TV show, The Voice. It’s a pipe dream for many aspiring artists, but for Kameron Marlowe, it’s the chance to live [...]
Podcast Episode: Country Music Newcomer Alex Hall
Country music newcomer and recording artist Alex Hall grew up in Gainesville, Georgia. At the tender age of five, Alex wanted to learn to play guitar after hearing Elvis Presley's records. Unfortunately, his guitar instructor informed his parents that since he didn't know how to read, learning the instrument was [...]
Shelly Fairchild: How Music & Touring Are Changing
Shelly Fairchild has solidified herself in the Nashville songwriting community, yet the Jackson, Mississippi native has endured her share of ups and downs. Southern Americana host Paul Stanley interviews Nashville singer-songwriter Shelly Fairchild about the changes in music & touring. (OneSouthernMan/2020) Her debut album, Ride, containing the song [...]
CJ Solar: Bringing Rock & Blues to Country Music
CJ Solar pushes the boundaries of music by combining Southern rock with country, mixed with a bit of the Delta blues. Make no mistake, though; his songs speak plainly to fans of many genres. Recording artist CJ Solar makes his debut at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN [...]