Nathan Carter

First Published November 2020 "I LIVE FOR THE GIGS" If you've ever been to a NATHAN CARTER show then you'll understand exactly why the man himself says, "I live for the gigs." Sold-out and jam-packed venues, excitement all round, laughter, fans singing along with every song, and smiles everywhere you look, whether that's from the stage looking down into … Continue reading Nathan Carter →

Jim Lauderdale

First Published October 2017 LAUDERDALE'S LIFE - A SONGWRITING LEGEND It's not too often that you get the opportunity to speak to someone like Jim Lauderdale, where most of the names that come up in conversation have all secured their own places in the music history books, too. Harlan Howard, Buck Owens, Ralph Stanley, Buddy Miller, Robert … Continue reading Jim Lauderdale →

Scotty McCreery

First Published October 2020 SEASONS CHANGE, CLASS REMAINS When it comes to ways to burst onto the music scene and introduce yourself to a global audience, there aren't many better ways to do that than by winning a show like American Idol. That's exactly what SCOTTY McCREERY found out back in 2011 when he was the last … Continue reading Scotty McCreery →

Tenille Townes

First Published October 2020 THE SACRED, THE SPIRITUAL, AND LEMONADE Singer/songwriter TENILLE TOWNES is an extraordinary artist. And she is such, because she's also an extraordinary human being first and foremost. The same kind of empathy and awareness for the well-being of others that saw Tenille begin her Big Hearts For Big Kids project long before her … Continue reading Tenille Townes →

Sunny Sweeney

First Published November 2014 A SUNNY DELIGHT As hard as it is to believe it now, there actually was a time in Ireland when Garth Brooks was unknown. Same story with Brad Paisley. And same again with Carrie Underwood. And even - going back to a Garth connection again - Trisha Yearwood. But if you … Continue reading Sunny Sweeney →