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"Real country songs are life and love and heartache, drinking and Mama and having a good time…but it’s the sounds of the instruments too" - Alan Jackson
"Without the grassroots venues...the musical landscape of this country would be vastly different"
“The first time I heard Hailey Whitters’ voice, I was in. I believe every word she sings. I was so happy she asked me to sing with her" - Trisha…
There will be 14 hours of showcase performances on January 26 and 27, 2021, and a John Prine Tribute Show and awards ceremony on January 28!
"Meeting Noel, I realized that my dream of signing to Creation wasn’t that far fetched, if I could pull off what I did that night”
"This has been a journey, full of creation and discovery"
"We have enlisted some of the best people in the country to help us pull this off, so expect the finest in production quality, video and sound"
"It's a true honor to be a part of such an amazing roster of talent"
"I love how these songs turned out. Playing them live was a highlight of 2020 for me" - Derek Sanders
We're rounding up the year by looking at an art form that musicians have relied on for creative expression; the music video
"It might seem unconventional but the pairing really works...and, of course, he's an utter legend!"
Caroline Jones was named by Rolling Stones as one of 10 Country Artists You Need To Know
“I am transcended by these lyrics and instantly put in that Joyful mood”
"We all have people from our past you don’t really talk to anymore but still have a strange connection to"
"It still feels good to invent new guitar tunings and use them to help deconstruct old songs"
Wallen was recently honoured with the Country Music Association (CMA) New Artist of The Year award