Chris Epting
Old Man Markley Blends Punk and Bluegrass in Perfect Harmony
The recent Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California featured some of the biggest country artists on earth, including Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Brad Paisley. But there was also a big buzz on the smaller Mustang stage thanks to Old Man Markley, a high-energy seven-piece punk-bluegrass outfit from Los Angeles that makes music the old fashioned way – on washboards, autoharp, ban
Alabama Interview: Legendary Band Talks Industry Changes and Military Support
Country supergroup Alabama first came together back in 1969, in Fort Payne, Ala., and country music has never been quite the same. When Randy Owen, his cousin Teddy Gentry and Jeff Cook joined forces, originally calling themselves Wildcountry, few could have had any knowledge of the impact these three gentlemen would have on the industry...
Steve Martin Interview: Steep Canyon Rangers’ Frontman Also Provides Comic Relief
The recent Stagecoach Country Music Festival held just outside Palm Springs in Indio, Calif. brought together, as it always does, a galaxy of country stars for three days in the desert sun. Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and many other giants of the genre held forth on the main stage...
Thompson Square Interview: Duo Share Details on New Album, Lady A Tour & Sponsored Child
Thompson Square, the husband and wife team of Shawna and Keifer Thompson, just scored an upset win for Vocal Duo of the Year at Sunday's (April 1) Academy of Country Music Awards. While it was a big win for the couple, who are currently criss-crossing the U...
Sonia Leigh Tour Gigs Include Willie Nelson, Uncle Kracker
Sonia Leigh has an almost little-girl charm that drips awe and wonder when she talks about her career. But the wonder is real, and she is as down to earth as they come. Last year, the Atlanta native wowed critics and fans alike with the release of '1978 December', her first album on Zac Brown's Southern Ground Artists label (which features the single, 'My Name is Money...
Thompson Square Interview: Keifer Talks ‘Indescribable’ Year
You could say Keifer and Shawna Thompson had a pretty decent 2011. Consider what the couple, also known as Thompson Square, experienced in the last 12 or so months: They spent 271 days on the road performing more than 200 shows.Their single, 'Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not...