It looks as if Brad Paisley, Bryan White and Keith Urban have company at the country singers married to hollywood stars table as Singer/Songwriter Josh Kelley, who is married to Katherine Heigl has signed a record deal with UMG Nashville.

Georgia has been a hotbed for alternative and rock music for years now but it seems as if the tide has turned towards country with the success of the Zac Brown Band, Sugarland and Colt Ford.  Will Brantley Gilbert Follow them to success?

Georgia has been a hotbed for alternative and rock music for years now but it seems as if the tide has turned towards country with the success of the Zac Brown Band, Sugarland and Colt Ford.  Will Brantley Gilbert Follow them to success?

Listen to the new track from legendary songwriter Chip Taylor.

Lyle Lovett has been making good records for decades now and with his latest release for Curb/Lost Highway Records, Lyle expands and breathes new life into his western swing/jazz fusion hybrid that has served him well over the years.

Listen to an audio track from former Nashville Star contestant Ashlee Hewitt.

Listen to this track from Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers' latest album.

The success of Taylor Swift was bound to have Nashville record labels take a look at some other young talent in and around music city. Veronica Ballestrini is one of those young talents. Does follow or steer clear of the T.Swift formula?

Listen to a preview track from Kris' latest album.

Country music, perhaps more than any other genre, seems to follow trends when something gets popular.  While Sarah Darling might draw comparisons to Taylor Swift she is, in reality, much different.  Do these differences make her stand out or fade into the background?