There are country singers and then there is Connie Smith. Intriqued? Never heard of the Grand Ole Opry star? Read on to find out what we have to say about Long Line of Heartaches, only her second album released in the last 33 years!

Connie Smith is one of the most iconic country singers still around and one of the best female vocalists in country music history. She even refused to cross-over into pop. Listen to this, a track from her just-released new album Long Line of Heartaches!

In this exclusive interview with Roughstock's Chuck Dauphin, West Tennessee native Mickey Utley discusses his career, his 'ecclectic' sound and how he's proud to be from the western part of a state so often thought of as 'Nashville and Memphis.' 

With their rootsy sound and fantastic blend of brother-sister harmonies, The Roys have slowly built up their career to this moment, with Lonesome Whistle being their first widely-distributed album.  Does it live up to their talent?

With this rootsy tune, their debut for the revered roots music label Rural Rhythm Records, the brother and sister duo The Roys showcase their sweet family harmonies, musicianship and theisr strong songwriting ability. Let's find out what Ben Foster thinks of the single.

This fantastic brother and sister duo recently signed a recording deal with stalwart american roots music label Rural Rhythm Records.  Take a listen to "Coal Minin' Man," their lead single from Lonesome Whistle, the upcoming label debut.

Here's singer/songwriter Scott Lindsey's debut single.  It's a traditional country-based track filled with humor.

Like that favorite blanket or pair of old jeans, Alan Jackson continues to make music that is comfortable. Freight Train is comfortable but are there any moments that find Alan Jackson stretching and challenging himself?

Listen to the debut single from Lathan Moore. His voice is a cross between Clay Walker and Rick Trevino with a dash of Luke Bryan for good measure.

Since the mid 1980s, Marty Raybon has been having hits as a recording artist, first with his band Shenandoah then as a duo with his brother Tim and later as a solo artist.  In this interview, Marty discusses his new project At His Best with us.