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Songwriters Circle: Matt Nolen

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Quite possibly my favorite release of 2011 was the debut album by Nashville trio The Beagles. One of the songwriters behind that project is ole’s Matt Nolen, who formed the trio with Rick Huckaby, writing for Tracy Lawrence‘s LMG label, and Ward Davis, signed to Better Angels. With the trio working on their next album, Read More

UCN Interview: Lisa Matassa: “It’s a tough ride but I’m having the time of my life!”

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Few people will associate Long Island with country music but Lisa Matassa is working on changing that. After receiving very positive responses to her country debut, Sunrise Highway, Matassa is releasing her new EP today, Somebody’s Baby. Packed with rock-influenced country tunes, impressive cover songs, and her outstanding vocal performances, the EP is a confident Read More

UCN Interview: Craig Campbell: “It’s just about good songs”

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While he is working on his sophomore project, Craig Campbell will release the Outta My Head EP next month as a little taster of what is to come. Once again produced by Keith Stegall, the songs are modern country in a neo-traditional jacket, exploring familiar themes of love lost and found, family, and everyday life. Read More

Songwriters Circle: Craig Morrison

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Australian entertainment chameleon, Craig Morrison, already achieved success back home, and now following the example of several of his fellow Aussies, has brought his songs to Nashville. For the next installment in the Songwriters Circle series, it was interesting to compare and contrast the approaches to songwriting in both communities, and examine the thoughts of Read More

UCN Interview – The Roys: “We want to make music that gives people hope.”

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One of the freshest sounding acts in recent years is The Roys. Sister and brother Elaine and Lee Roy have managed to blend country music accessibility and commerciality with top-notch bluegrass storytelling and musicianship; a powerful combination that has been winning them many new fans everywhere they toured this year (which was many places!). On Read More

UCN Interview – Lucas Hoge: “If it’s not for the fans, we don’t have a job.”

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Country singer-songwriter Lucas Hoge has been writing some very inspirational material including the new song, ‘How Was I to Know,’ inspired by a brave lady dealing with a terminal illness. Hoge’s songs are carefully considered to house a deeper meaning, so during CMA Fest I caught up with him to chat about . Read More

10 Question’s with…Eden’s Edge

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Bluegrass-country-rock fusion trio Eden’s Edge is having a big year! A new record, a new tour, and a ton of other stuff in between has kept them busy, but All Access caught up with them for a quick Q&A. Read More

Songwriters Circle: Jaren Johnston

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Over the last year, I have heard Jaren Johnston‘s name come up in several discussions about some of the most exciting songwriters in Nashville. With a new project from his own band, The Cadillac Black, freshly released, and having recently celebrated his first #1 hit with Keith Urban‘s ‘You Gonna Fly,’ this was the perfect Read More

Songwriters Circle: Granger Smith

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Texas singer-songwriter Granger Smith received an education in songwriting during his time in Nashville before heading back home. With his radio-friendly version of Texas country music, he has found a way to straddle the divide between Music Row and independent music. This put him on my list for an extended conversation about songwriting. UCN: Some Read More