Artist - Charley Crockett Oct 2021

“I've been doing this since I was 17 on a street corner. There's no replacement for it.”

Paul

Artist - Wanda Jackson

There are not that many people who have both kissed Elvis Presley and recorded with The Cramps. It’s a reasonably safe bet, in fact, that there is only one: the redoubtable Wanda Jackson.

Wanda Jackson: Doing It On Your Own Terms

Mark

Artist - Carly Pearce 1

Artist - Carly Pearce 5

The next chapter of Carly Pearce’s life is underway; an unputdownable page-turner with one of country music’s most exciting new characters taking the lead role. A star has been born. Again.

Artist - Lauren Alaina

At 26, Lauren Alaina has already had a career full of ups, downs and many disappointments, but it has not changed her. She could be bitter or jaded, but instead remains the bubbly, optimistic girl from Rossville, Georgia.

Kelly

Artist - Dan + Shay 4

Artist - Dan + Shay 3

, it’s as if Dan + Shay have always been perfectly poised for whatever kind of moment country music is having.

Alison

Artist - Chris Young 4

Artist - Chris Young 5

It’s the connection to his real-life friends, his inside jokes and the fact that he still celebrates getting past #37 on the charts that make us relate to and connect with Chris Young, no matter his level of fame and success. 

Chris Young: The Kid from Rutherford County

Artist - Elvis Presley 1

In the exact moment before Elvis popularised rock’n’roll, he was singing a country song. Holler looks back at how the genre shaped one of the greatest cultural icons in history.

The King & Country: How Country Music Shaped Elvis Presley

Live - Opry Old Crow Medicine Show Dom Flemons Billy Strings & Molly Tuttle

The Opry’s pandemic performances get commemorative vinyl treatment with the release of the limited-edition LP 

Jessica

Artist - Brandi Carlile

Artist - Brandi Carlile 3

, the Japanese art of repairing cracks with gold. Through her stories, Brandi examines the beauty of her own brokenness and, in that revealing, she allows us to view our own flaws in the same tender-hearted way, so that we too might heal our wholes.

Artist - RVSHVD 1

“I got roots here,” RVSHVD refers to the roots described in his songs, “but to be a Black man doing it, it's different."

Natalie

Ward Guenther 1 

In celebration of the iconic Whiskey Jam's 10th anniversary, we caught up with its founder and Apple Music Country host Ward Guenther to chat about the evolution of Nashville's favourite weekly showcase, and how crucial it has become to the country music community. 

Ten Year Town: Whiskey Jam's Ward Guenther

Taylor

Artist - Matt Stell 1 

Stell discusses the beauty of Nashville’s creative ideals, how the industry is evolving on a day-to-day basis, and how becoming an artist in his own right has made him re-evaluate what songwriting means to him, both on a personal and artistic level.

Ross

Artist - Charley Crockett 2021

Artist - Charley Crockett 2021 2

Charley Crockett sits down with Thomas Mooney to discuss his love and admiration for idol, James 'Slim' Hand.

Why I Love: Charley Crockett On James 'Slim' Hand

Thomas

Artist - Logan Mize

Logan Mize shares the early inspirations that made him fall in love with music, discussing his journey from Kansas to Nashville and back again, and how that evolving relationship with Music City impacted his new album, 

Carena

over yonder card 

An unlikely love story across decades and oceans, first sparked into life with free radios, returning labourers, Spaghetti Westerns and a certain Kenny Rogers.

Helen M

Artist - Ferris & Sylvester 4

Artist - Ferris & Sylvester 3

The UK Americana Duo choose their five favourite songs and albums for 

Emily

Artist - Devin Dawson -1 

Devin Dawson takes us track by track through all the stories behind his most recent release, 

Artist - Lindsay Ell 1

Artist - Lindsay Ell 2

The Canadian singer-songwriter reveals her five favourite records to Holler.

Artist - The Secret Sisters 1

Artist - The Secret Sisters 4

Yodeling, Neti Pots and “Rare Inclusivity”: The Secret Sisters share lessons learned from their friend and mentor Brandi Carlile.

Why I Love: The Secret Sisters on Brandi Carlile 

Artist - Morgan Wallen 4

Morgan Wallen was heading for megastardom. Speaking with his close collaborators, fellow contemporary artists and the man himself - Natalie Weiner presents an in-depth profile on the Dangerous star, discussing his rise, controversies and his birds-eye view of the country music landscape.

Artist - Jimmie Allen 2 

"He was my Superman": Jimmie Allen pays tribute to the late Charley Pride, his idol and friend.

Why I Love: Jimmie Allen on Charley Pride

Artist - Jimmie Rodgers

A journey through the life of Jimmie Rodgers.

Tracing The Roots: The Life & Legacy of Jimmie Rodgers

Mike

Artist - Brandy Clark 2

Brandy Clark details falling in love with Garth Brooks, her Grandma’s Caprice Classic and how Patsy Cline reminds her how music matters.

Album - Nashville Naija homepage

Album - Nashville Naija

Country music in Nigeria begins the way it pretty much begins everywhere – with the blue yodel of Jimmie Rodgers.

Over Yonder: Nigeria’s love affair with country music

Artist - Katie Pruitt 5

Artist - Katie Pruitt 4

Katie Pruitt details the songs that have influenced and inspired her both in her life and in the creation of her debut album, 

Artist - Ross Copperman

The Nashville songwriter, famed for writing no.1 smash hits for Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley and many more, opens up about his career as a performer and songwriter to Helen M Jerome.

Artist - Bendigo Fletcher 1 

Folk-rock melodies, a thunderous howl and wide-eyed performances - Bendigo Fletcher are Elektra Record's next best thing. Their frontman Ryan Anderson caught up with Holler to talk about the group's new album, 'Fits of Laughter'. 

Matt

Artist - Alan Jackson 1

For a little over 30 years, Alan Jackson has kept it country with a down-home honesty, humour, integrity, unpretentiousness and personal warmth that’s made country music fans all over the world connect with his earthy baritone.

Artist - Maja Francis 1

Francis spoke with Holler about filming the pink-themed video with her longtime friends and folk darlings First Aid Kit. 

Video Premiere: Maja Francis' 'Mama' ft. First Aid Kit

features

Charley Crockett: A Life Less Ordinary

Wanda Jackson: Doing It On Your Own Terms

Carly Pearce: A Country Star Reborn

Lauren Alaina: Getting Good at Being You

Dan + Shay: Right Place, Right Time.

Chris Young: The Kid from Rutherford County

The King & Country: How Country Music Shaped Elvis Presley

Grand Ole Opry: The Show Must Go On

Brandi Carlile and the Art of Kintsugi

RVSHVD Is Country's Next Big Thing

Ten Year Town: Whiskey Jam's Ward Guenther

Ten Year Town: Matt Stell

Why I Love: Charley Crockett On James 'Slim' Hand

Ten Year Town: Logan Mize

Over Yonder: Country of the Caribbean

Cuts The Deepest: Ferris & Sylvester

Track by Track: Devin Dawson

Cuts The Deepest: Lindsay Ell

Introducing: Bendigo Fletcher

The Best Alan Jackson Songs

Video Premiere: Maja Francis' 'Mama' ft. First Aid Kit