New Artist Spotlight: Bomshel
In an exclusive interview with Roughstock, new Curb Records duo Bomshel discusses their career so far and how a planned release of "Cheater Cheater" was derailed but instead of being a negative, the duo in turn relased their favroite single "Fight Like A Girl."
New Artist Spotlight: Katie Armiger
Recently Roughstock had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Cold River Records recording artist Katie Armiger about her career, who inspires her, the inevitable Taylor Swift comparisons (since Katie's about a year younger), and her song "Bleed" and how it came about.
Rodney Atkins Discusses Career and Latest Album

In an exclusive interview with Roughstock, Rodney Atkins discusses his career, his live shows and his new album It's America along with his upcoming single and the song and performance which earned him his first gig, while a student at Tennessee Tech.
New Artist Spotlight: Jeremy Crady

In an exclusive interview with Roughstock, independent newcomer Jeremy Crady discusses his influences, his career and how he hopes to bring a little more traditional flavor to his music. He also talks about how he came to record his album with a famous group of musicians.
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.
Independence Equals Success for Colt Ford
Country music has long been the genre of music that held fast to tradition and in that tradition the 'major labels' held all the cards and radio was the only means of promotion. If true, how has Colt Ford become a success despinte being none of these things?
New Artist Spotlight: Love and Theft
With their debut single "Runaway" currently inside the Top 20 at country radio and with their debut album about a month away from release, Roughstock recently sat down and talked with Love and Theft about various topics including the fans and how they met.
Artist Spotlight: Songwriters and their Little-Known Gems Inspire New Record Label
Earlier this year another new label opened shop in Nashville but unlike many other labels, Adroit Records was opened not to showcase new singers but rather singer-songwriters who create music that is often unheard by the masses. Find out more about the label here.
A Man and his Guitar: Willie Nelson and Trigger
Willie Nelson first started playing with his beloved "Trigger" Guitar in the late 1960s on the sides that were originally recoded for some of the tracks which were unproduced on "Naked Willie." Here's a story about Trigger and how the guitar has become part of Willie's life.
Exclusive: Behind 'Sleepless Nights' with Patty Loveless
On Halloween, Roughstock had the pleasure of discussing country music's massive history with country icon Patty Loveless. Along with discussing her classics album "Sleepless Nights," we also discussed her passion for passing the torch along with us introducing Joey+Rory to her.









