Americanafest 2023 kicks off this week in Nashville, TN, featuring a long list of music industry professionals, including a performance by Jessi Colter. Hosted by the AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOCIATION, the event begins Tuesday, September 19, and continues through Saturday the 23rd. Over 200 bands and artists will perform at dozens of venues throughout Music City. [...]
The Currys, a musical trio formed of two brothers and a cousin in 2013, continues developing a fan base outside their southern roots. RELATED: Carol Chase, Lynyrd Skynyrd's Backup Vocalist Is Ready to Sing Again A few years ago, my good friend and Curry devotee, Deb Van Pelt, suggested that I record a podcast episode [...]
Atlanta, Georgia native, Eddie 9-volt, is creating a buzz within the Americana and Blues scene. This young artist realized his career path early and began performing on Southern stages while still in high school. In 2019, Eddie 9V released his debut album, Left My Soul In Memphis, followed by his latest project, Little Black Flies. [...]
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 (Chris Hollo/2019) A Cajun [...]
Canadian Cory Marks excelled at playing hockey and won a spot on the Royal Military College team. If he wasn't going to make it as a pro hockey player, his backup plan was to fly fighter jets. Now he flys high as a successful songwriter and performer. Cory Marks debut album, Who I AM, [...]
