Recent Music Posts
Ray Scott Packs The Fans In During CMA Fest 2017
For those of you who do not know, Ray Scott is one hell of a musician and I am so proud to call him a friend. Not only does he have the God-given gift of a powerful baritone voice, he was graced with one of the best personalities known to man. His quick wit and perfect deliv...
Tap Into Indie: Justin Kemp Band
I am extremely excited to bring you the next group in our Tap Into Indie Series. The Justin Kemp Band is full of personality, talented musicians, and all around great entertainment. These artists are serious about their craft, however, they absolutely know how to have a good time...
Tap Into Indie: Laura Walsh
Continuing our Tap Into Indie Series is the extremely talented, singer/songwriter Laura Walsh. Not only can this girl sing and write powerful lyrics, she possesses a captivating personality and determination to help others. Through her writing, such as the song &quo...
Shane Owens Interview CMA Fest 2017
During this year's CMA Fest, we were given the opportunity to connect with many artists we have been supporting throughout their music career. Catching up with Shane Owens was exciting for all of us, as we have been promoting all of his recent and exciting news as well as new...
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...
Corey Feldman Interview: Music, Movies, and Life
The Goonies. The Lost Boys. License to Drive. Dream A Little Dream. Do you see a pattern here? I was lucky enough to sit down with the man who stars in all of these films (and far too many other to mention), Corey Feldman. When you think of the icons of the 80's or even iconi...
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...
Center Stage Magazine and Heart Songs Corporation Host Independent Artist Showcase at Alley Taps
The Country Music Festival (CMA Fest) held in Nashville, Tennessee is arguably the biggest country music festival in the world. Stage after stage throughout the city, you will find great local talent along with country music's hottest stars. After getting to know many inde...
Mo Pitney Interview CMA Fest 2017
Whenever I get the chance to speak with an artist I love, I say yes. At this year's CMA Fest, I was given the opportunity to once again speak with country artist Mo Pitney. Pitney has had a very busy schedule since our first conversation a little over a year ago. Recently...
CMA Fest 2017 Exclusive with Hunter Hayes and Xfinity
While attending this year's Country Music Festival known as CMA Fest, one of the music industry's hottest artists seemed to be performing everywhere. Four days of jam-packed performances including a fan party, Hunter Hayes not only had a busy schedule, he had some of the...
Hometown Girl, Shari Rowe, Wows at Westgate
Westgate Entertainment District’s Fountain Park is usually filled with people on Friday and Saturday nights. They offer free, live music from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. On this particular Memorial Day Weekend Saturday night, the area was packed. Not only with fami...
Conversations with Missy: Jonathan Wolfe of Vespera
If you are craving music from a band that cannot be placed into one specific genre of music, you need to check out Seattle-based band Vespera. Metal fans, rock fans, and fans of all around great music with fantastic lyrics will love this band. I recently had the opportun...
Conversations with Missy: Ronnie Eaton Revisited
Many of us enjoy a good scare. I, however, am not one of those people. After my conversation with Ronnie Eaton, I could not help but get chills down my spine. One of the first things I wanted to talk to Eaton about was his song "Down Wind". What I never expected to h...
Conversations with Missy: Ty Herndon, Concert for Love and Acceptance
As most of you know, Ty Herndon is one of my all-time favorite country artists. This remarkable singer/songwriter has used his name, his talent, and his life experiences to help others in need. With CMA Fest fast approaching in Nashville, Tennessee, fans have begun final...
Kobra and the Lotus "Prevail I" Album Review
Hard Rock / Metal / Power Metal all rolled into one dynamic package hailing from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, otherwise known as Kobra and the Lotus. I recall not long ago seeing this name on a bill that was coming through Pittsburgh, PA and thinking to myself is this an actual band...
Conversations with Missy: Tommy Cash
After spending the first part of our day at the Storytellers Museum interviewing Mark Alan Cash, we headed up to the Johnny Cash farm about a mile up the road in Bon Aqua, Tennessee, where we were going to be interviewing Johnny's younger brother, Tommy Cash. Upon arriving...
Conversations with Missy: Mark Alan Cash
Nestled in the beautiful town of Bon Aqua, Tennessee, lies the Storytellers Museum. Once belonging to legendary music icon Johnny Cash, this recently renovated and fully restored building is now a museum paying tribute to Cash. Among the impressive collection of items on display,...
Alexa Shea Releases First Solo Project
On May 5th, Alexa Shea released her first-ever solo EP…an experience she calls “unifying and magical”. A solo project is a new territory for Shea, who spent nearly 20 years in a duo with her younger sister, Natalee. Together they hit milestones that even well-k...
Conversations with Missy: Chyyanna Lee
Have you ever met someone so full of life and positive energy that you cannot help but smile in their presence? That is exactly how I felt when I met Chyyanna Lee. During my conversation with this uplifting country artist, I quickly realized why she is the "lif...
LIV SIN - Follow Me Review
Old school Metal has come back to life in a much-needed way, in one incredibly talented new Swedish Metal Band that is known as LIV SIN. Once again as I was scouring lists of fairly recent album releases, LIV SIN – Follow Me just seemed to stand out and say “pick me&r...
Conversations with Missy: Nick Hickman Talks "Tipsy" and New EP
When you get invited to an EP release party by an artist that you have watched grow from the beginning, the answer is always "Yes". Supporting Nick Hickman on his musical journey has been a thrilling ride for Center Stage Magazine. Hickman is one of our family...
Steel Panther Invades Marathon Music Works in Nashville
If you do not have a sense of humour or are easily offended, stop reading now. For those of you who love a good joke, do not mind sexual content mixed in with vulgar and crude lyrics creatively presented in a comedic fashion backed by stellar musicians, then Steel Panther is the...
Declassified with JT: Freddie Nelson - Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist
Freddie Nelson – Singer / Songwriter / Guitarist When one thinks of vocal greats a few names immediately come to mind - Elvis Presley, Freddy Mercury, Jeff Lynne, Steven Tyler and even Robin Zander, yet one name that is not on that list, one name that I believe soon will...
Conversations with Missy: Allison and Matthew of Halo Circus
Catching up with an artist you have laughed with, in the past, makes for an exciting time. I could not wait for our video conversation via Skype. From the start of our conversation, Allison Iraheta and Matthew Hager of Halo Circus were smiling and ready to talk about their newest...
Conversations with Missy: Terry McBride
Chances are if you do not know Terry McBride, you know his work. The brilliant songwriter has an impressive catalogue of songs that anyone would be proud to have credit for. McBride has written for country royalty, newcomers, legends, and more. From Garth Brooks, George Strait, R...
Conversations with Missy: Jennifer Paige
If you have ever been to a club since 1998, chances are you have heard the unforgettable tune "Crush". The longevity of this song's success is amazing. While downtown Nashville, Tennessee, on the pedestrian bridge, I was fortunate enough to speak with the artis...
Conversations with Missy: Sammy Arriaga
One of the things that reality TV has done is bring great music to the world. Arguably one of the best reality shows focused on music is American Idol. Though the hit television show has come to an end, the legacy lives on with the performers that it introduced to the world....
Conversations with Missy: Seth Cook
3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the best venues in Music City. Hosting many legendary performers as well as up and coming artists, fans are always in for a great time at this iconic location. It is there that I met extraordinary singer/songwriter, Seth Cook.&n...
Conversations with Missy: Spencer Crandall Takes On Nashville
I love when I get to catch up with an artist I adore. Since being in Nashville full-time, I have been fortunate enough to be able to spend more time with these artists as well as getting to know them on a more personal level. Spencer Crandall is on of the new faces in Nashville t...
