69 Matching Articles for "Artist"
Get To Know Rising Country Star Kirbi at CRS 2024
While covering this year's Country Radio Seminar (CRS), I was able to sit with rising country pop artist Kirbi. Her personality and vocal abilities are sure to continue to draw crowds at each appearance and I have no doubt she will do exceptionally well with her music career....
Indie Country Showdown: Center Stage Magazine's First-Ever Independent Country Artist Competition
In the vibrant city of Nashville, Tennessee, a groundbreaking event is set to take place at the renowned Caba Ray venue, owned by country music legend Ray Stevens. Center Stage Magazine, a prominent voice in the world of country music, is hosting the first-ever Indie Country Show...
Center Stage Magazine Partners with 180 Talent Group to Announce the Country Rewind Tour
Center Stage Magazine has partnered with 180 Talent Group to bring country music fans the Country Rewind Tour. This tour will be a unique and one of a kind intimate concert experience featuring country artists Wade Hayes, Bryan White, and Darryl Worley. Spanning across Indiana, T...
Conversations with Missy: Josiah Mullins
Every so often, I encounter an artist that captures my attention immediately. Sometimes it is in person, sometimes I hear a song randomly, and sometimes I receive a message on Facebook or in an email that hits my heart so powerfully, that I have to reach out to know more. When I...
CRS 2020 with Missy: Glen Templeton
While attending this year's Country Radio Seminar, Center Stage Magazine was given some incredible opportunities with artists that we know and love. Whether it was a private performance in their hotel suite, having an incredibly fun evening out, or a simple casual lunch toget...
CRS 2020 with Missy: Smith & Wesley
Smith & Wesley definitely have a lot to be happy about as 2020 kicks into gear. From being awarded the Independent Artist Of The Year, releasing a new album in April, releasing their first single off that new album titled "Listen To The Radio", and gaining a new lab...
Conversations with MIssy: Nancy Hahn of American Busker iHeart Radio
Lately, the term "Women Empowerment" has become more of a movement. While most of us would agree that there is a growing need for more female talent in places like on the radio, the truth is, there is also a need for more female leaders overall in the entertainment indu...
Indie Nights in Nashville Premieres Saturday, January 25, 2020
Center Stage Magazine has joined forces with Alley Taps in the Historic Printers Alley to bring Indie Artists front and center. Beginning Saturday, January 25, 2020, Indie Nights will be taking over the quaint, vibey venue to showcase some of the most talented independent ar...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Kaylee Rose
First Time CMA Fest performer Kaylee Rose was all smiles as she sat with me for our on-camera conversation inside the media room at Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, during this year's Country Music Festival. Rose was surprised by her adoring fans and was even pre...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Walker Montgomery
Being able to sit with an artist as they experience an event for the first time as an artist is always a lot of fun. Luckily for me, I sometimes get to experience multiple first-time event appearances with the same artist. This was the case with country artist Walker Montgomery....
Press Release: Bailey Hefley Releases New Single 'So That Girl'
BAILEY HEFLEY IS "SO THAT GIRL," AVAILABLE NOW Parade Magazine Exclusively Premieres the Title Track to Hefley's Debut EP NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As Parade Magazine proclaims, "If you’re looking for someone who really know...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Jenna Paulette
When CMA Fest approaches each year, we always try to be fully prepared for early mornings and late nights as there is always so much going on and far too much to possibly experience it all. As it turns out, the same is true for many of the artists we interview as well. F...
Conversations with Missy: Jake Slater ETA at Nashville Elvis Festival
With each Nashville Elvis Festival I have attended, the talent has continued to get stronger and the crowds have grown significantly in numbers. Whether fans were attending for the first time or they were returning from the previous year's event, one thing was clear. Elvis wa...
Conversations with Missy: Riley Jenkins at Nashville Elvis Festival
When I first met young Elvis Tribute Artist (ETA), Riley Jenkins, at the 2017 Nashville Elvis Festival I was blown away by his knowledge of the King of Rock N' Roll Elvis Presley. Not only was I impressed by his vast knowledge of every concert, movie, etc., but I was als...
CRS50 with Missy: Charles Parker
This year's Country Radio Seminar was packed with talented musicians and vocalists. From the young, new artists to the well-known, seasoned artists, I spoke with as many of them as I possibly could. Several of the artists attending this year's CRS also had new music that...
CRS50 with Missy: Sundance Head
You may remember him as the winner of the 11th season of The Voice in 2016, but Jason "Sundance" Head will now also be remembered as "Big Sexy". As I sat with Sundance Head at this year's Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Tennesse...
Press Release: 2020 Country Music Cruise Lineup Announced
?2020 COUNTRY MUSIC CRUISE LINEUP ANNOUNCED 7thANNIVERSARY FOLLOWS SIX SOLD-OUT CRUISES Comedian Larry The Cable Guy, Randy Owen, Tracy Lawrence, The Oak Ridge Boys, Pam Tillis, Larry, Steve & Rudy – The Gatlin Brothers, Cruise&nb...
JD Shelburne's "Superman" Hits Home With The Harsh Realities Life Brings Us
Independent Artist and good friend JD Shelburne is set to release his new album Two Lane Town on Saturday, July 28, 2018, along with hosting a FREE concert in his hometown of Taylorsville, Kentucky, at 7:00 pm. Scheduled to p...
CMA Fest 2018 with Missy: Shane Owens
Wrapping up our CMA Fest 2018 coverage this week is our good friend and Music Row Independent Artist Of The Year, Shane Owens. For those of you who may not have discovered the rich vocals and warm personality of Owens as of yet, I promise you that you are in for a treat. Owens...
Conversations with Missy: Rick Mallory, Forever Johnny Cash Tribute
When it comes to artists like Elvis Presley, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, etc., they have left enormous shoes to fill. While their music is still very relevant today, few artists have the ability to make the same impact on music fans as they once did. For the...
Conversations with Missy: Ben Thompson, Nashville Elvis Festival
As I sat in the lobby of the Franklin Theatre speaking with several of the extremely talented Elvis Tribute Artists, I had no idea what I was about to hear when Ben Thompson began to speak. Immediately in love with his accent, I had a "Missy moment" and told him. I...
Conversations with Missy: Doug Jones, Nashville Elvis Festival
While attending the 2nd Annual Nashville Elvis Festival, I was seated next to the wife of one of the Elvis Tribute Artists. Michelle McMillian, the wife of Doug Jones, shared with me some fun stories about the journey she has been on with her husband. Immediately intrigu...
Conversations with Missy: Riley Jenkins, Nashville Elvis Festival
There are some artists you come across that leave a lasting impression you may not have been expecting. During the Nashville Elvis Festival, I had the opportunity to meet special guest Riley Jenkins. At just 15 years old, this Elvis Tribute Artist blew me away. As with m...
Conversations with Missy: Jake Slater, Nashville Elvis Festival
As we continue to bring you highlights of this year's Nashville Elvis Festival hosted by Tom Brown at The Franklin Theatre, I want to stress to all of you that the level of talent these Elvis Tribute Artists (ETAs) have is extraordinary. The knowledge they possess on knowing...
Conversations with Missy: Cote Deonath, Nashville Elvis Festival
As many of you know, there are several Elvis impersonators all over the world and especially in places like Las Vegas. What many of you may not know is that there is a huge difference between those impersonators and actual Elvis Tribute Artists aka ETAs. Elvis impersonat...
Conversations with Missy: Gib Maynard, Nashville Elvis Festival
There is one artist whose name is known by virtually every living person, Elvis Presley. Presley is known for his thrusting hips, smooth soulful voice, generosity, flashy jumpsuits, boyish smile, making women blush, smile, scream, and faint, and so much more. To those who knew hi...
CRS 2018 with Laura: Tim Elliott
We had a chance to catch up with Tim Elliott during the Grassroots Promotions Starlight Dinner which was a kickoff to Country Radio Seminar this year in Nashville. Elliott has a lot of exciting things going on and we wanted to make sure you were properly introduced t...
CRS 2018 with Missy: Nora Collins
There is always a first time for everything in life. For Nora Collins, CRS 2018 was the first time she was able to participate in the popular Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Tennessee. Though I was not scheduled to interview Collins during our first day of interviews, I was s...
CRS 2018 with Missy: Lewis Brice
One of the things I love about country artists is their ability to take real-life situations and turn them into brilliant songs. While some songs are fun, some are touching, and often emotional. When listening to Lewis Brice, I always find myself enjoying the stories within his s...
CRS 2018 with Missy: John Schneider
Continuing our coverage of CRS 2018, we sat with one of the Good Ole Boys, John Schneider. Now, I am going to do my best to remain a professional journalist, however, I am still a bit star stuck over getting to meet and have a conversation with my very first on-screen crush....
Celebrating Elvis as a Young ETA
Meet Cooper. This young Elvis Tribute Artist (ETA) is capturing the attention and hearts of Elvis fans all over the world. Many are thrilled to be able to watch this young fan grow up following his dream of paying tribute to "The King of Rock and Roll". From his&nb...
Conversations with Missy: Nathan Sharp of Nate wants To Battle
When a particular artist stands out to me, I become excited and eager to bring their talent to our audience. Not long ago, I received an email from Jenny at Right Angle PR asking me to check out artist Nathan Sharp and his YouTube channel NateWantsToBattle. Since I met Jonathan W...
Conversations with Missy: Cassie Lynn Wells of 'Cassie's Kick-ass Country'
Thanks to our friends at Alley Taps in the iconic Printer's Alley in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Center Stage Magazine was able to sit with the host of Cassie's Kick-ass Country, Cassie Lynn Wells, for a conversation interviewer to interviewer. Chatting with artists...
Tap Into Indie: Rob Carona
As we continue our Tap Into Indie Series, I have the pleasure of bringing to you once again, Rob Carona. Carona is an artist that does not fit into one genre. With an R&B, Rock, and Country background, finding himself musically was not quite the easiest of tasks. Luc...
Tap Into Indie: Shaniah Paige
Nashville, Tennessee, is the proud home to the country's largest music festival, CMA Fest. As many of you know, this event for us was bigger than ever. Center Stage Magazine teamed up with Heart Songs Records to create an Independent Artist Showcase hosted by Alley taps...
Tap Into Indie: Tyler Jordan CMA Fest 2017
One thing I can always count on during CMA Fest is the level of excitement among fans and artists. This highly anticipated event brings tens of thousands of fans to Nashville, Tennessee each year. This festival is extra special for Independent Artists as it gives them the op...
Tap Into Indie: Lexi James CMA Fest 2017
When I saw her and her family walk into Alley Taps to take part in the Heart Songs Corporation and Center Stage Magazine Independent Artist Showcase, I knew that Lexi James was going to ignite the entire audience. From her show outfit to her hair and makeup, James looked ready...
Tap Into Indie: Aaron Daniel
CMA Fest is the one Country Music Festival that most Independent Country Artist's dream of performing at. Whether it is playing at a local bar, signing autographs, or playing the on one of the small stages or the main stage, the excitement of being a part of the countrie...
Tap Into Indie: The Ville Band
As we approached the end of day one at CMA Fest 2017, my eyes began to get heavy and the feeling of exhaustion began to set in. As I sat backstage at Alley Taps waiting for The Ville Band to finish their performance at the Heart Songs Corporation and Center Stage Magazine Indepen...
Tap Into Indie: Auburn McCormick
Our Tap Into Indie Series is heating up with the lovely and very talented Auburn McCormick. This artist is one that none of us saw coming. Usually, I interview artists after their performance, however, there have been a few that I caught before they went on stage. With McCormi...
Tap Into Indie: Jaime Fox & Desert Okies CMA Fest 2017
As we continue our Tap Into Indie Series this week, we are kicking it off with a group whose story will no doubt pull at your heart strings. Get the kleenex ready folks. Jaime Fox and the Desert Okies have an incredible amount of talent between them and their story is one th...
Conversations with Missy: Los Kingdom
Imagine getting off a tour and wondering what you are going to do next. Now that it is over, what are you going to do with your time? That is what Arielle Verinis and Dave Green of Los Kingdom were asking themselves when they received a phone call from their manager Brian Mayes a...
Tap Into Indie: Ali Morgan
Continuing our Tap Into Indie Series is the young and talented Ali Morgan. Recently signed with Silverado Records, this talented female vocalist has a very bright future here in Nashville. Her single "Firefly Curfew" was recently released on iTunes and ca...
Conversations with Missy: Stella Parton
When it comes to CMA Fest, Stella Parton is definitely one artist that fans look forward to seeing every year. With 36 studio albums already under her belt and number 37 on the way, fans have enjoyed many years of Parton's hard work. As a fan myself, I was shocked whe...
Tap Into Indie: Liddy Clark
As we continue our coverage of the Heart Songs Corporation and Center Stage Magazine Independent Artist Showcase, we bring you high-energy performing artist Liddy Clark. After rocking the fans at Alley Taps in Printer's Alley in downtown Nashville, Clark headed backstage to c...
Tap Into Indie: Janelle Arthur
As we continue our Tap Into Indie Series, we are thrilled to bring you all the latest from former American Idol contestant Janelle Arthur. If you did not have the chance to watch Arthur on the show, you missed out. This powerful female vocalist in not only extremely talented, she...
Tap Into Indie: Cory Singer
As we continue to bring you more artists from the Heart Songs Corporation and Center Stage Magazine Independent Artist Showcase from Alley Taps during CMA Fest 2017, you may remember our next Tap Into Indie Series artist from a previous interview. If not now is your cha...
Conversations with Missy: Drew Baldridge
One of my biggest accomplishments in life has been this career. Not only do I have opportunities that I know others would love to experience, I have been able to form many relationships and bonds with artists in the entertainment industry. One of the first times I heard about Dre...
Tap Into Indie: Alex Seier
As we start off the week continuing our Tap Into Indie Series, we bring you the very talented Alex Seier. As most of you know by now, Heart Songs Corporation and Center Stage Magazine teamed up to put on an independent artist showcase at Alley Taps in Nashville, Tennessee du...
Tap Into Indie: Karissa Ella
You would never know that during her performance at our Independent Artist Showcase with our partner Heart Songs Corporation that this was only Karissa Ella's 4th performance on stage. Joining us for this special event at Alley Taps, Ella had friends, family, and fan...
Tap Into Indie: Craig Wayne Boyd
As our Tap Into Indie Series continues, Heart Songs Corporation and Centerstage Magazine are proud to bring you Season 7 winner of The Voice, Craig Wayne Boyd. With his already packed CMA Fest schedule, Boyd found a way to be a part of our Independent Artist Showcase in order to...
Tap Into Indie: Luke Caccetta
Continuing our Tap Into Indie Series is the brilliant songwriter and overall amazing musician and friend that we have watched grow as an artist since the beginning of our own journey with this magazine. Luke Caccetta not only pens some of the most breathtaking lyrics, he delivers...
Casey Donahew Interview CMA Fest 2017
Texas is a state with an insanely huge music scene. I have spoken with many artists from Texas that are doing extremely well with their career in music. Casey Donahew is one of those artists. During CMA Fest 2017, I finally got to meet Donahew in person. This busy guy has...
Tap Into indie: Rocky
As we continue our Tap Into Indie Series, I have to say that this next artist is one that blew us all away with the power she possesses. Not only does Rocky have an amazing voice, she has equally incredible stage presence, songwriting skills, personality, and looks. She is the en...
Tap Into Indie: Whiskey Kate
You may remember our next Tap Into Indie artist from our first interview, but Whiskey Kate is back and better than ever. Not long after our first interview, Whiskey Kate was in a horrific car accident. She suffered a severe brain injury that would ultimately change her life fo...
Tap Into Indie: Jake Worthington
Most of you know how much we love our Independent Artists. This next cat is one of the coolest people I have ever met. Jake Worthington has become one of our close friends here at Center Stage Magazine. Like many of you, we first saw Worthington during his time on The Voice as...
Tap Into Indie: Juliana Hale
Meet our first artist in our Tap Into Indie series. Juliana Hale is a vibrant young artist who recently graduated high school and is taking the music world by storm. Her voice, looks, stage presence, and fun personality are all equally stunning. What I found most int...
Press Release: Chris Biano Announces Reality Series "Breaking Country" Exclusively On YouTube
CHRIS BIANO ANNOUNCES REALITY SERIES “BREAKING COUNTRY” AIRING EXCLUSIVELY ON YOUTUBE EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT “BREAKING COUNTRY” FOLLOWS BIANO’S JOURNEY AS AN INDEPENDENT ARTIST CHASING HIS DREAMS OF BECOMING A COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR ...
Press Release: CTV Unveils The Launch, A New Six-Part Original Music Series And International TV Format
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Casting for the Next Big Breakout Artist Open Now! – New six-part television series and format is first project with Scott Borchetta, President and CEO of Big Machine Label Group (Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire, Florida Georgia Line, Rascal Flatts,...
Conversations with Missy: J.D. Shelburne and Friends
I love when artists use social media to alert fans of upcoming appearances. When I saw that my buddy J.D. Shelburne was going to be hosting a writer's round at Cerveza Jack's in Nashville, Tennessee, I knew I had to go. I messaged Shelburne to ask if he would be up for...
Beyond The Music With Laura: Isabella
I had the opportunity to talk with music sensation, Isabella. This artist, who is an amazing vocalist and songwriter has been working towards this dream since she was very young and has found that this is the path her heart continues to lead her down. Being from a...
Press Release: Drake White Rocks New York City And Boston With Sold-Out Shows
NASHVILLE, TN (March 27, 2017) – Drake White brought his high-energy SPARK TOUR 2017 to sold-out crowds at New York City’s Gramercy Theater on Thursday (3/24) and Boston’s Paradise Rock Club on Friday (3/25). Fans in the Northeast embraced his rau...
Press Release: Carly Pearce Takes “Every Little Thing” to Country Radio
NASHVILLE, TN (March 20, 2017) – Offering a reflection of 26 years of Country music dreams, CARLY PEARCE shines with “Every Little Thing.” Her first single officially impacts Country radio today and is available now. She co-wrote the SiriusXM “Highway Find...
Press Release: And The Award Goes To... Drake White
On Monday, we shared the news that Drake White is heading out on tour in support of his debut album Spark and mentioned that White had been nominated by Zac Brown Band for the 2017 GRAMMY® “Artist of Tomorrow”. Winning this title, would give him the opportunity to...
Dune Rats - 'The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit'
Australian pop-punk trio the Dune Rats say The Kids Will Know It’s Bullshit with their sophomore release. The Kids Will Know It’s Bullshit can be described as an album with lyrics soaked in alcohol and ultimately reeking with the stench of youthful rebellion. After...
Press Release: Drake White Hits The Road With Spark Tour 2017
Drake White is no stranger to touring and playing his heart out around the country and is about to embark on his first headlining tour to support his debut album Spark. White has said that he is dedicated to staying true to the soul and art of the music and bringing th...
CMT Premieres LoCash "Ring On Every Finger" Video on January 25th
On Wednesday, January 25th, CMT will premiere the video for LoCash's new single, "Ring On Every FInger". Check out the official press release below and make sure to tune in to CMT, on all channels and platforms, this Friday to see the video. “Ring On...
Beyond The Music with Laura: Deborah Klein of Morphine Journey of Dreams
My review of “Journey of Dreams”, which tells the intimate story of the band Morphine, was published last week and in that review, I described a deep connection I felt with this story and with the woman behind the scenes, who not only contributed greatly to the succes...
Journey of Dreams will have you addicted to Morphine
If you are reading this article and you are wondering, “Who is Morphine?” here is what I will say to you, keep reading. When I was given this assignment by my editor, I had absolutely no idea of who they were, what they were or even what I was supposed to write abo...
