Recent Music Posts
CRS 2018 with Laura: The Frontmen
"If It Wasn't For The Radio" is the title of a new single released by The Frontmen of country music. I do not typically start off an article with the title of a single, however, let me explain why I changed it up in this case. The Front...
CRS 2018 with Laura: Paul Bogart
Being raised in a small town like Oologah, Oklahoma there are some things you can not escape. One being a “real” cowboy and the other is everyone knows your name. We had the opportunity to catch up with Paul Bogart, Oologah native, during Country Radio Seminar i...
CRS 2018 with Laura: T.G. Sheppard
Having the opportunity to catch up with legends in country music is always a humbling experience for me and I think I tend to say all the time, "I can not believe I get to do this". Another perfect example of that is talking with T.G. Sheppard during the Country R...
CRS 2018 with Laura: Kelly Lang
Sometimes the most talented songwriters are not in the forefront singing their own songs. They pour their heart and soul into writing a song and then they pass that along to another artist to actually record and perform that magical piece of art. Kelly Lang has been the cre...
CRS 2018 with Missy: Patrick Darrah
During the 2018 Country Radio Seminar (CRS), Center Stage Magazine was able to conduct many interviews with artists. From the well-known country artists to brand new, independent artists, we had a blast speaking to them all. Some made us laugh uncontrollably, some made us cry, an...
CRS 2018 with Laura: Manny Cabo
There are artists and then there are ARTISTS. Manny Cabo took some time to talk with us during Country Radio Seminar (CRS) at the Grassroots Promotions Starlight Dinner. Many of you may know Cabo from NBC’s The Voice, however, while that was a...
CRS 2018 with Laura: Kate Hasting Band
When you first meet Kate Hasting and Josh Beale of the Kate Hasting Band, the chemistry between the two of them is undeniable. I, as many others, assumed they were a couple and they were quick to point out that while they are a musical duo, their relationship is defini...
CRS 2018 with Laura: John Schneider
There is never a shortage of topics to discuss when talking with John Schneider. Schneider, who we all know and love as Bo Duke from The Dukes of Hazzard, has many amazing projects going on and while we briefly discussed all of them at the Grass Roots Promo...
CRS 2018 witth Missy: Julia Capogrossi
During this year's Country Radio Seminar, there was an abundance of talented artists giving interviews, networking, performing, and having a great time. One of those artists was female singer/songwriter Julia Capogrossi. After hearing her emotional song "Morgan&...
CRS 2018 with Missy: Jenna Paulette
One of the perks of being a journalist at events like the Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is that you get to meet a lot of new independent artists along with well-known and established artists. The stories that these artists share are moving, fun, emotional, and often educational.&nb...
CRS 2018 with Laura: Mark Bray
Let me start off this next artist's introduction with a recent description about him and his band. "If Garth Brooks and The Eagles combined, it would be Mark Bray and the Steel Soul Cowboys." Emerging artist, Mark Bray, and his band are no stranger to hard...
CRS 2018 with Missy: Taylon Hope
As many of us look back at our early life, few may be able to recall specific details of the time. Even fewer can recall knowing what they wanted to be when they grew up and why. For young female country artist Taylon Hope, she and her family knew what direction her life was...
CRS 2018 with MIssy: Re Mattei
During the Country Radio Seminar (CRS) in Nashville, I was blessed to have been given the opportunity to speak with many talented artists. Often times in life, you never know what you will take away from a conversation with someone new. Having the opportunity to speak with Re Mat...
CRS 2018 with Missy: Bailey James
This year's Country Radio Seminar left us full of anticipation as we learned about the many exciting projects our artists have coming up. Not only did we hear about new music, new projects, and new tours, we also heard about special events and powerful messages. When...
CRS 2018 with Laura: Darryl Worley
It has been a few weeks since Country Radio Seminar 2018 and yet I am still writing articles from the amazing interviews I was blessed to be able to do during this year's event. There are times in this job that I have the opportunity to have a genuine conversation with...
CRS 2018 with Missy: Jamie O'Neal
Our coverage of this year's Country Radio Seminar continues with female country artist and well-known powerhouse, Jamie O'Neal. When I first met Oneal several months back, I was awed by her stage presence and genuinely kind and giving heart. Not afraid to give someone...
CRS 2018 with Missy: Travis Rice
Though our next Country Radio Seminar artist needs little introduction after being declared one of Nashville's "Top 10 Sexiest Men", Travis Rice sits down with us at CRS 2018 to discuss his surprising new title and more. Rice and I immediately giggled quite a bit...
CRS 2018 with Missy: Smith and Wesley
As we begin this week's coverage of the 2018 Country Radio Seminar (CRS), I have the pleasure of introducing you to another brother duo Scott and Todd of Smith and Wesley. Knowing part of the story behind their choice of band name, I asked them to share the story wi...
CRS 2018 with Missy: Max T Barnes
Some artists always seem to have a smile plastered on their face while delivering good old-fashioned clean entertainment. Max T Barnes is one of those artists. As we sat at the 2018 Country Radio Seminar (CRS) in Nashville, Tennessee, I expected that we would have a good...
CRS 2018 with Missy: Casey Donahew
Having the ability to reconnect with artists that I have grown very fond of while at this year's Country Radio Seminar (CRS) was an extra special treat for me. I first met Casey Donahew during an interview at CMA Fest 2017. Donahew is one of the biggest Independent A...
CRS 2018 with Missy: Dugger Band
When it comes to fun and great entertainment, the Dugger Band has you covered. Brothers Jordan and Seth have just released their new album East Tennessee Son and talked with us about it during this year's Country Radio Seminar (CRS). What fans may not know about this...
Conversations with Missy: The Oak Ridge Boys
When it comes to world-class entertainers, The Oak Ridge Boys are at the top of the list. With their new album 17th Avenue Revival making its way to music fans this coming Friday, March 16, 2018, this group of top-notch artists have taken this release to a whole new level....
CRS 2018 with Missy: Tenille Arts
Continuing our coverage of CRS 2018 today is the very vibrant and successful up and coming artist Tenille Arts. Suited with a name that fits her career perfectly, Arts has found herself in the small but very big town of Nashville, Tennessee living out her dreams. As a yo...
CRS 2018 with Missy: James Dupré
For those of you who are fans of NBC's The Voice, you are no doubt familiar with the solid vocal abilities of Team Adam Levine's James Dupré. Having had the opportunity to chat with Dupré at last year's tribute to Randy Travis at the...
CRS 2018 with Missy: John Berry
Kicking off our continued coverage of this year's Country Radio Seminar is the extremely talented John Berry. As soon as he sat down with me, we immediately picked up right where we left off. It always feels like I am sitting down with a really good friend when I talk with Be...
Zach Stone Releases New Single "Four Letter Word" Today!
Today, March 9, 2018, rising country star Zach Stone releases his new single "Four Letter Word". In a clever marketing strategy, many "four-letter" words have made appearances on this young artist's social media platforms in recent days, creating heavy ant...
CRS 2018 with Laura: Delta Rae
There are times in this job that I am blown away by the caliber of talent that I am privileged to meet and bring to this forum. The next group that I talked with during this year's CRS (Country Radio Seminar) is Big Machine Artist, Delta Rae. I did not have to do a l...
CRS 2018 with Missy: Leslie Satcher
When you listen to the radio and hear one of your favorite country artists sing, chances are you are you may not realize who wrote that particular song. Being in Nashville, I have discovered that there is a giant network of singers/songwriters that work together to birth the musi...
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: 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...
