Artist Interviews

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LRM Interview: Ray Scott: “I have figured out my strengths and weaknesses as a songwriter.”

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Country singer and songwriter Ray Scott has seen just about all sides of the Nashville music industry. Now, happily independent and ready with a new album due later this year, he discusses new single ‘Drinkin’ Beer,’ his development as a writer, how to stay visible in the current country market, and the process of making Read More

LRM Interview at CRS 2014 – Dakota Bradley: "It’s all about the live shows and it’s all about the fans."

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One of the young talents on the Streamsound Records roster, Dakota Bradley, is working hard on building his career. He’s not only working hard, but smart as well. With some high-profile co-writes already behind him, he is getting embedded in the Nashville songwriters community, while at the same time developing his own material with the Read More

LRM Interview at CRS 2014 – Frankie Ballard: "Maybe this whole journey is not about where you're gonna end up."

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Frankie Ballard‘s new album, Sunshine & Whiskey, is surely one of the best country albums this year. It is an incredibly accomplished set, combining hit-quality with some real substance. Current single, ‘Helluva Life,’ penned by Rodney Clawson, Josh Kear, and Chris Tompkins, is a great example of this, and it is such a perfect fit Read More

LRM Interview – Rhonda Vincent: "Bluegrass puts a joy in your heart!"

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Rhonda Vincent‘s new project, Only Me, is an even split between bluegrass and country music. We chatted about the album in a Music Row studio and covered a whole range of topics.   LRM: You credit ‘When the Grass Grows Over Me’ with being the inspiration for this project. Rhonda Vincent: We were on the Read More

BMI’s 10 Questions with…Florida Georgia Line

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At country radio, and a little ways beyond, 2013 was the year of Florida Georgia Line. After years of working hard on a song catalog, relentless touring, and navigating Music Row, the duo finally broke through at the close of 2012. A pivotal partner in their success is BMI. The performance rights organization assisted Brian Read More

Ten Questions with Drummer Jared Kneale (Kacey Musgraves)

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Country music sensation Kacey Musgraves is nominated for CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Single of the Year. She’s not just blowing smoke, the girl has serious talent. But, see that guy playing drums just behind her? We’re here to talk about him. Like most drummers, Australian-born Jared Kneale began Read More

LRM Interview – Jacob Stiefel: “All real artists will continue to grow.”

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“I write songs when I feel moved to write. It’s hard for me to write about something I haven’t lived through and felt – something that is the truth. That’s what the band name is about.” He’s Jacob Stiefel and he’s referring to the three guys sharing the stage with him. Together, they’re Jacob Stiefel Read More

LRM Interview – Smithfield: “If you have a strong work ethic, you give yourself the best chance.”

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Smithfield is one of Nashville’s most promising new country music acts. The duo, comprised of Jennifer Fiedler and Trey Smith, is just a few months into a first record deal with Bigger Picture Group. It was a good time to catch up with them to talk about what life is like just after signing a Read More

LRM Interview – Chris Lucas: “I found my own voice.”

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  Raised twenty minutes away from Liverpool, home of The Beatles, Chris Lucas was simply destined to become a musician. But, who would have guessed he’d fall in love with country music? It was during a visit to his family in the States when he first heard the likes of Garth Brooks, John Michael Montgomery, Read More