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Conversations with Missy: Kasey Tyndall CMA Fest 2017
One of my favorite things about the music scene in Nashville is that artists love to connect with their fans. Though it may not always be easy for an artist to connect to each and every fan, they seem to do their best. Kasey Tyndall is one of the many artists we know that loves c...
Tap Into Indie: Audra McLaughlin
As our Tap Into Indie Series continues, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Audra McLaughlin. Many of you may already know her from her performance on NBC's hit television series The Voice (season 6). McLaughlin was on Team Blake and through her amazing vocal ability, l...
Tap Into Indie: Sean Austin Band
Meet our next Tap Into Indie Artist, signed to Heart Songs Records, the Sean Austin Band. Justin Swinney (Lead Guitar), Daniel Horton (Bass), Jerrod Bogan (Drums), and Dwayne Roaton (Keyboards) together make up this stellar band. Though it was a late night performance,...
Freddie Nelson - 'Shake The Cage' Review
Imagine, if you will, taking Queen, Cheap Trick, ELO, The Beatles and AC/DC and rolling them all into one big giant musical sphere. You would end up with would be Shake The Cage from Pittsburgh’s very own Freddie Nelson. Shake The Cage is one of the most eclectic bo...
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: Chris Biano
After seeing several press releases on Chris Biano, I jumped at the opportunity to interview this amazing country male vocalist. His voice immediately captured my attention when I watched some of his videos on his YouTube channel. His recent series Breaking Country airs each S...
Conversation with Missy: The Swon Brothers at CMA Fest 2017
Whenever I get the chance to speak with "My Boys", I take it. The Swon Brothers, Zach and Colton Swon, are two of my very favorite people on Earth. Their personalities are real, genuine, fun, caring, and honest. These two brothers not only treat their fans like fri...
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...
Conversations with Missy: David Adam Byrnes
I love when I get to re-visit with an artist. During this year's CMA Fest, I was once again delighted to have the opportunity to chat with David Adam Byrnes. We started catching up before the camera was rolling and immediately found ourselves laughing and having a great time....
Conversations with Missy: Ben Rue
Born and raised in Oregon, Ben Rue grew up like many other kids. Working on his parents 2,000-acre grass seed farm, Rue often found himself dreaming of a future as a baseball player or singer. Making up his own songs and getting caught by his father singing them while working, mu...
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...
Conversations with Missy: Brennley Brown
Music has no limits. Music does not discriminate. Whether you are young, old, male, female, white, blue, purple, or red, music is there. Music lives inside each of us. Music plays a part in all our lives. Some of us are chosen to be artists, while many of us are chosen to simply...
Mr. Big // Defying Gravity
Mr. Big is back in full swing with their ninth studio album Defying Gravity. Set to be released on July 21st under Frontiers Records, Defying Gravity features all four original members and even the producer who worked on the band's self-titled debut back in 1989. Bi...
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: Chesapeake Sons
Rounding out this week's Tap Into Indie Series is the talented and fun group Chesapeake Sons. Having this amazing band perform at the first Heart Songs Corporation and Center Stage Magazine Independent Artist Showcase was amazing. The crowd loved them and so did we. After...
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: Kelly Lang
When it comes to Tennessee, there is no shortage of talented musicians. These artists are incredible. Sometimes, these artists have the ability to blow your mind with a song, lyric, or even a simple story. When it comes to Kelly Lang, she did all of that for me. Lang has been...
Conversations with Missy: Benji Harris
Nashville is a city that is swarming with talented musicians. From studio musicians to touring acts and everything in between, you just cannot beat the level of talent in this vibrant and full-of-life city. Benji Harris has stepped up to the challenge and is already one...
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...
Beyond the Music with Laura: Ty Herndon’s 2017 Concert for Love & Acceptance Series - Intro
Close your eyes. Remember back to your childhood. Did you feel that you could not be your authentic, genuine self? Did you ever feel that who you were wrong, as defined by the family you grew up in or the people around you? Did you feel that you could...
Beyond The Music with Laura: Lewispalooza: providing “Hope” and changing lives through music
When you add together seven years of history, mix in some of the finest talents in Nashville, a touch from an iconic venue and blend in an extraordinary organization that is committed to providing hope through music, you end up with a CMA Fest kick-off event that is Lewispalooza....
Conversations with Missy: Clark Hill
One of the greatest gigs on the planet is getting to have fun and fascinating conversations with talented artists. On this particular night, I was delighted when singer/songwriter Clark Hill was brought to Alley Taps during CMA Fest to speak with me. On the surface, he m...
Adrenaline Mob: We The People Review
We The People, the brand new album from heavy-hitting super group Adrenaline Mob is a breath of fresh air and much needed in this time of corporate driven, cookie cutter crap that is being recorded and sold as original music. Adrenaline Mob features Russell Allen (Lead Vocals;...
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...
Conversations with Missy: Mr. Big's Billy Sheehan
With their new album Defying Gravity being released on July 21, 2017, Mr. Big is already on the road entertaining fans at every stop they make. Though they may not have as many US tour dates as they have had in the past, fans are lining up and at sold out shows ready to watch the...
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...
