New Artist Spotlight: Steel Magnolia

 

Joshua Scott Jones and Meghan Linsey make up the new Big Machine Records duo Steel Magnolia and while originally not planning on entering Can You Duet the duo reconsidered and won the whole thing.  Get to know the couple in this exclusive interview with Roughstock.

American Idol's Danny Gokey signs with 19/RCA Nashville

RCA Records announced today that they have signed Danny Gokey, the second-runner-up on 2009's cycle of American Idol to a recording contract, in conjunction with 19 Entertainment, the producers of Idol.  Who should work with Danny on the album?

Steve Azar - Slide On Over Here

Known for his hit "I Don't Have To Be Me ('Til Monday)" Steve Azar has nonetheless moved on past that hit with his brand of soulful country rock.  With "Slide On Over Here" Steve delivers his 4th album.  Is it worth picking up?

James Otto - "Since You Brought It Up"

James Otto was a virtual unknown to the music world prior to "Just Got Started Lovin' You," a song so big that it not only became 2008's biggest country hit but also remained so popular that follow-up singles weren't played as much.  Will this song suffer the same fate?James Otto was a virtual unknown to the music world prior to "Just Got Started Lovin' You," a song so big that it not only became 2008's biggest country hit but also remained so popular that follow-up singles weren't played as much.  Will this song suffer the same fate?

Ronnie Milsap - Then Sings My Soul

Ronnie Milsap is a star who is in the fourth decade of his career.  Now 66 years young, Milsap offers up 24 of his most favorite Hymns and Gospel tunes.  There's not a bad song on the record and Ronnie's voice is remarkably strong.

James LeBlanc - Modern Day Bonnie And Clyde

Here's James LeBlanc singing a song that Travis Tritt made into a hit. 

Marc Broussard & LeAnn Rimes - When It's Good

Here's a very cool duet from two very talented singers.

Richie Fields - Devil In The Mirror

Here's Richie Fields' latest single from his "Man Enough To Cry" album.

Richie Fields - "Devil In The Mirror"

With an ominous melodic backdrop, "Devil In The Mirror" comes at you quickly.  By the time Richie Fields' his you with that voice of his, you're sure to have bought into what he's singing, without even really listening to the lyrics.  He's that good. Is the song worth this praise?

Top 40 Singles of 2008: Randy Houser - "Anything Goes" (#6)

Emotional songs about relationships and life are the lifeblood of country music and with this song, Randy Houser was able to make a smashing debut on the charts.  The song broke through enough to make it one of 2008's best Country singles released.