Artist - Taylor McCall

Artist - Taylor McCall 2

Taylor McCall didn’t necessarily set out to make a fully-fleshed concept album about life & death, the battle between good & evil and the struggle & perseverance of a soul. In many respects though, he didn’t have much choice in the matter.

Thomas

Artist - David Ferguson

Fans of quality roots music may know the name David Ferguson from all the artists he’s worked with; engineering and producing classic and Grammy-winning records, including 

Helen M

Artist - J.M. Clifford 1 

The New York-based bluegrass musician — and school music teacher — is preparing to release his debut album 

Amanda

Artist - Mick Mullins 1

The traditional country song ventures back to the Bristol, TN, recording sessions. 

Single Premiere: Mick Mullin's 'Bristol 1927' ft. Hannah Juanita

Artist - Joshua Ray Walker 2 

As he gets closer to the release of his new album 

, Joshua Ray Walker has shared 'Flash Paper' - a personal, powerful song about his father, who died in November after battling cancer - premiering exclusively with Holler.

Single Premiere: Joshua Ray Walker's 'Flash Paper' 

Artist - Clare Dunn

Following a horrific incident this past June, Clare Dunn is piecing her life back together. Music is offering her the escape she needs.

Kelly

Artist - TK & the Holy Know-Nothings

The Americana rock band's frontman Taylor Kingman spoke with Holler about growing up in small town Oregon. 

New Artist of the Week: TK & the Holy Know-Nothings

Holler

Artist - Riddy Arman 1

For Riddy Arman, songwriting is therapy; from when she started crafting songs in her early twenties to today, writing has helped her find a meditative state when the going gets tough.

Nathan

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.

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

Long Reads

Artist - Charley Pride

The celebrity created from Charley Pride’s talent was surely a start; a showcase of what Black artists can bring to the table. But without the inclusion of Black talent in all facets of the industry, that inclusion is hollow and performative.

CMT Giants: The Enduring Legacy of Charley Pride

Holly

Preview Railbird Festival

Our top artist recommendations for a weekend of great live music at Railbird Festival in Kentucky! 

Preview: 10 Artists to see at Railbird Festival 2021

Matt

Kelly Red Carpet

Ahead of this weekend's ACM Awards, Kelly Sutton looks back on some of her favorite red carpet memories and stories. 

Opinion: Kelly Sutton's Favorite Red Carpet Moments 

Artist - Solomon Burke 1 

The key in understanding the soul legend is realizing that his talents as a vocalist lent very well to him becoming the biggest Black country star since DeFord Bailey.

Marcus K.

Artist - Garth Brooks Cowboy

After a lifetime of listening to cowboy songs like these, we hope that when it’s our time to ride off into the sunset, there’ll be pick-up men at our side telling us, “Good ride, cowboy. Good ride.”

Opinion

Artist - Joe Troop 1

The powerful video from the multi-instrumentalist tells the story of North Carolina activist Dreama Caldwell and the need for cash bail reform.

Video Premiere: Joe Troop's 'The Rise of Dreama Caldwell'

Artist - Ike Reilly 1

The 7-minute atmospheric song, which winds between Americana and alt-country, tells the story of a psychedelic journey 

Single Premiere: Ike Reilly's 'Racquel Blue'

Artist - Ashland Craft 1

, one thing stands out most significantly: Ashland Craft has cornered the market by exceeding the example set by her influences, creating a world-wisened and universally timeless sound.

Artist - The Wild Feathers 1

Joel King discusses the inspiration for the rock 'n' roll track. 

Single Premiere: The Wild Feathers' 'Side Street Shakedown'

Artist - Sara Trunzo 1

The Maine-based singer/songwriter is preparing to release her new EP Cabin Fever Dreams, which collects stories and scenes from the rural, working-class north.

Artist - Niko Moon 

As he sports a contagiously shining smile and, of course, his iconic hat and palm tree shirt, Niko Moon reflects on the music that influenced his career and debut album Good Time.

Madeleine

Artist - Miko Marks 1

The country singer has released a new video for her version of Willie Nelson's classic song 'Whiskey River'. 

Video Premiere: Miko Marks' 'Whiskey River'

Artist - Laurel Premo 1

 has a way of wending the electric guitar. She's premiering her new single 'Hop High' exclusively at Holler. 

Single Premiere: Laurel Premo's 'Hop High'

Artist - Jade Bird 2

As she tucks into a cherry bagel, cup of tea and chocolate orange, Jade Bird discusses her new album Different Kinds of Light, her transition to moving to the USA and why acoustic performance allows her to express herself with total honesty. 

Artist - RC & the Ambers

The side project from Turnpike Troubadours' bassist RC Edwards and singer Amber Watson takes a psychedelic approach to honky tonk. 

Artist - Madi Diaz 

Over ice cream for breakfast, Madi Diaz discusses her new record History Of A Feeling - her most poignant and emotionally introspective release to date. 

Artist - Jet Jurgensmeyer

The 16-year-old rising country singer questions why some people act unkindly to others when "in the end it all comes back around". 

Single Premiere: Jet Jurgensmeyer's 'Compassion'

Artist - Kashena Sampson 1

Against inflections of traditional country, Sampson sings about finding the good in life.

Single Premiere: Kashena Sampson's 'Little Spot of Sun'

Artist - Dori Freeman 1

The psychedelic video matches the cosmic-folk feel of the track. 

Artist - Sierra Ferrell 3

Artist - Sierra Ferrell 2

While prepping for a run of west coast shows, Ferrell caught up to discuss all things 

, busking, Billy Strings, overcoming her anxieties and more. But before all of that, we started with food – a certain West Virginia institution in particular.

Artist - Connie Smith

According to Dolly Parton, there are really only three real female singers: “Streisand, Ronstadt, and Connie Smith. The rest of us are only  pretending.”  As we talk to the real deal herself, Connie Smith smiles with pleasure at what they’ve achieved.

Artist - Hush Kids 

The Americana duo's new harmony-soaked single quietly details the importance of being present with the person you love. 

Single Premiere: Hush Kids' 'Spend My Time'

Artist - Sadie Campbell 1

 traces the darker mental days she, like many others, faced in 2020.

Artist - Johanna Samuels

Johanna Samuels shares her love for Elliott Smith, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, Nina Simone and The Beach Boys in her selections for Cuts The Deepest. 

Artist - Alyssa Bonagura 1

Catching up with Holler, Bonagura shares her journey to her fourth solo project, the message she hopes to leave listeners with ‘New Wings’ and how Chris Martin of Coldplay helped inspire her new music.

Annie

Artist - Matthew James Adkins 1

 examines substance abuse, depression and other darker matters, but with a country-soul approach that exudes resiliency.

New Artist of the Week: Matthew James Adkins

Artist - Parmalee

Tracing their influences from their early days as 12-year-old guitar hopefuls all the way to the inspirations for their new album 

Carena

Artist - Watchhouse

Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz sit down to discuss their evolution into Watchhouse, how a lakeside scene inflected their standout instrumental song ‘Coming Down from Green Mountain’ and the hope their daughter Ruby brought with her when she arrived.

Artist - Jeremy Garrett 1

The Infamous Stringdusters' fiddler covers the famous country song by Jimmie Rodgers on his forthcoming solo album.

Single Premiere: Jeremy Garrett's 'Mule Skinner Blues'

Artist - Larry Fleet 1

Larry Fleet is poised to be the next big country star, with a voice like Cody Johnson and a pen like Chris Stapleton.

Artist - Summer Dean 1

At 40 years old, the Texas singer/songwriter is preparing to release her debut album 

Artist - Flying Mojito Brothers 

Disco mezcaleros the Flying Mojito Brothers pioneer the great electronic wilderness, taking cosmic country funk to modern dancefloors via NYC Latin disco and baggy acid house. 

Cuts The Deepest: Flying Mojito Brothers 

Bonagura has shared an effervescent live version of her new single, performed from Liverpool's The Studio at Adlib.

Single Premiere: Alyssa Bonagura's 'New Wings'

Meme graphic

Electrician by day, meme king by night. That’s the Clark Kent / Superman dynamic portrayed by Jonathan Oost, a lifelong native of Owensboro, Kentucky and the brains behind Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Meme.

Who The F*** is Think I'll Just Stay Here and Meme? 

Artist - Travis Tritt 2

Artist - Travis Tritt 1

Thanks to the persuasion of his manager and the work of super-producer Dave Cobb, we now have 

 – Travis Tritt's 13th studio album and a real return to force. Sitting down to discuss it, Tritt shares the joys of working with songwriters new and old, how it feels to reflect on his 30-year career and what he wants his legacy to be.

Artist - The Brothers Comatose 1

The jaunty song shows off the band's warm harmonies and playful spirit.

Video Premiere: The Brothers Comatose's 'Gone Gone Gone'

Artist - Dylan Scott 

As Dylan Scott prepares for the release of what he hopes will be one of the most impactful projects of his career, he selects some of the songs and albums that have had the greatest impact on his own music.

Jessica

Artist - Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs 1

The Montana-based folk band has shared an emotionally charged new single.

Single Premiere: Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs - 'Feed the Beast'

Artist - David Crosby 1

While his new record comes with influence from great musicians, it's ultimately yet another example of how David Crosby’s definitive, ethereal musicianship is still very present in 2021.

Artist - Ryan Kinder 1

Kinder has translated his early love of guitar into heat-laden Southern rock. 

Artist - Amythyst Kiah 1

Artist - Amythyst Kiah 2

These days, Amythyst Kiah is happy and healthy; fulfilled by a loving relationship, a passel of friends, a Grammy nomination and a new release on Rounder Records. All of this is much like her powerful voice because, really, she's only just getting going.

Artist - Dallas Burrow 1

Dallas Burrow

Burrow’s conviction is earnest and heartfelt throughout, and as we sit down to discuss his new self-titled sophomore album, it’s obvious that isn’t just evident within the artist, but the person as well.

Artist - Clay Walker 2 

Walker says, with Texas To Tennessee, he's created an album that speaks more deeply to his identity and roots than anything he’s ever released before.

Artist - Sean Rowe 1

The song appears on Rowe's forthcoming album 

Single Premiere: Sean Rowe's 'To Make It Real'

Group - Walker County

As Ivy Dene and Sophie Dawn each pick five of the songs and records that have influenced and inspired them the most, the range of their taste in Country music shows the versatility of their talents, possessing a true understanding of the influence they hope to have with their own career as Walker County.

The duo are premiering the video for their new single exclusively at Holler.

Video Premiere: Watchhouse - 'Upside Down'

Artist - Mercy Bell 1

The queer Filipino artist delivers a swaggering bravado on the honky tonk track. 

Single Premiere: Mercy Bell's 'Who Said We Were Friends'

Artist - Ava Earl 1

 just graduated from high school but she's already preparing to release her fourth album. That's right, fourth. 

Artist - Rodney Crowell

Artist - Rodney Crowell 2

Speaking from his cosy home just south of Nashville, surrounded by paintings, photos, awards and memories, Rodney Crowell delves into his life and career, all while his dog snoozes at his feet.

Festival - Angie K at Windy City Festival 2021 3

Festival - Angie K at Windy City Festival 2021 1

 and performing on cruise ships, to singing during the fireworks at Walt Disney World and touring around the world, Angie K has had her fair share of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Artist - Crystal Gayle 

The songs Crystal Gayle recorded broke the ground for artists like Kacey Musgraves to walk on today. As Countrypolitan crossed over into the pop mainstream, Gayle was pushing it a step further with a soft pop sound that was like nothing else in country music at the time.

Artist - Anna Vaus 1 

The project showcases the striking harmony Vaus has found between her sunny California past and her Nashville country-pop present. Listen below.

Artist - Rachel Baiman 1

 and features Watchhouse's Andrew Marlin and Josh Oliver.

Video Premiere: Rachel Baiman's 'Rust Belt Fields'

Artist - Zoe Cummins 1

Cummins crafts songs with sharply tuned lyricism, letting her wisened alto capture an emotional crackle in each one.   

Artist - John R. Miller

, we spoke with Miller about linking up with Rounder Records, chance musical encounters and his West Virginia roots.

In the long tradition of 'singing cowboys', ranch hand and singer/songwriter Arman has much to say.

Single Premiere: Riddy Arman's 'Half a Heart Keychain'

Artist - Hannah Dasher 1 

Joining from her 1970’s inspired bungalow in Nashville, Dasher considers her influences and inspirations for Cuts The Deepest.

Artist - Riley Green 

Artist - Riley Green 2

On the eve of the release of his new seven-song EP 

, Green sat down on his tour bus to talk about the process of music-making and what he sees as a win when it comes to his signature brand of country music.

Artist - Erik Shicotte 1

Ironworker by day, songwriter by night, Wisconsin native Shicotte loves penning songs about open roads and rails. 

Artist - Angela Autumn

Earnest and engaging, Autumn has no problem speaking out about the country music business – whether good and bad.

Artist - Mikaela Finne 1

Finne's Scandinavian approach to Americana offers a fresh take on the genre. 

Single Premiere: Mikaela Finne's 'What If I'

Artist - Flatland Cavalry 

"Country is whatever you think it is. This is what it means to us."

features

Introducing: Taylor McCall

Cuts The Deepest: David Ferguson

New Artist of the Week: J.M. Clifford

INTRODUCING•Single Premiere: Mick Mullin's 'Bristol 1927' ft. Hannah Juanita

INTRODUCING•Single Premiere: Joshua Ray Walker's 'Flash Paper'

INTERVIEW•Introducing: Clare Dunn

INTRODUCING•New Artist of the Week: TK & the Holy Know-Nothings

Introducing: Riddy Arman

Carly Pearce: A Country Star Reborn

Lauren Alaina: Getting Good at Being You

Dan + Shay: Right Place, Right Time.

CMT Giants: The Enduring Legacy of Charley Pride

OPINION•Preview: 10 Artists to see at Railbird Festival 2021

OPINION•Opinion: Kelly Sutton's Favorite Red Carpet Moments

OPINION•Solomon Burke: The Country Star?

OPINION•Where Have All The Cowboy Songs Gone?