The United Kingdom ruled music in the 60s, Laurel Canyon dominated the 70s—now, it’s Nashville’s turn, and producer Dave Cobb is leading the revolution. With today’s release of Southern Family, his latest gift to the world—I’m going to go ahead and call it a masterpiece, and so will you as soon as you listen to... Continue Reading →
Chris Stapleton Adds Tour Dates
Chris Stapleton will continue his extensive U.S. tour this spring, including newly added dates in New Orleans, Charlotte, and Philadelphia, among many others. Tickets for the new shows are on-sale this Friday, March 18th. The tour celebrates a breakthrough year for Stapleton following the release of his certified RIAA Platinum debut solo album, Traveller, which he released last May... Continue Reading →
“You Are My Sunshine” – New Music from Morgane & Chris Stapleton
Morgane and Chris Stapleton’s rendition of “You Are My Sunshine” premiered last week; the song is the fourth track unveiled from Southern Family, a new compilation produced and conceived by two-time Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb. The highly anticipated album, comprised of songs rooted in country, blues, folk and rock will be released March 18th on Low Country Sound/Elektra Records. Of his vision behind the... Continue Reading →
Best of 2015: Chris Stapleton – Traveller
If there was any question whether or not country music was in the process of purging the crossover glitter-pop and bro-country image that it had rolled into Nashville, Chris Stapleton answers it defiantly. With a broad-shouldered look and a voice to match, Stapleton’s joined a generation of “outlaw country” artists, hell-bent on taking back music row.... Continue Reading →