Recent Music Posts
Conversations with Missy: Ray Scott "Livin' This Way" Release Weekend
Playing at the Grand Ole' Opry is a dream for many country artists. Many fans dream of catching a show there, and many journalists dream of hanging out backstage, capturing exciting moments on camera. Lucky for me, our dear friend Ray Scott made that dream come true for Cente...
Charissa takes over the Wildhorse Saloon New Nashville Series: Lauren Ashley
During our coverage of the "New Nashville" series at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee, Charissa Nicole caught up with Lauren Ashley backstage. During their fun conversation, Ashley gave us a lot of inside information about who she is as an artist, h...
Conversations with Missy: Wildhorse Saloon "New Nashville" Series Featuring, Kasey Tyndall
While covering the New Nashville series at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee, I was given the opportunity to speak with Kasey Tyndall. I knew that we were in for a fun conversation after finding out some fun information about her. As it turns out, Tyndall herself, i...
Jaide Alicia Interviews Matt Snell of INVIDIA
Matt Snell, best known as the former bassist with Five Finger Death Punch, has embarked upon a new project, INVIDIA. The Las Vegas based group INVIDIA- consisting of Snell, Travis Johnson (In This Moment), Brian Jackson (Skinlab), Marcos Medina (Skinlab) and Darren Badorine,...
Charissa takes over the Wildhorse Saloon New Nashville Series: Ray Fulcher
Due to another unforeseen round of laryngitis, I called upon the lovely Charissa Nicole to once again come to my rescue, and save my interviews. Being invited to the Wildhorse Saloon to cover their "New Nashville" series was a complete honor, and I did not wan...
Conversations with Missy: LOCASH
Often times, I have found myself feeling nervous before an interview. While I know it is crazy, sometimes the thought of talking with someone who is a "Big Deal", can be intimidating. What I love the most, is how quickly those nerves settle down as soon as the artist/s...
Beyond With Music With Laura: Joe and Martina (formerly Terra Bella) at CRS
Every once in a while, you come across people that make an impact in some way, no matter how minute it may seem at the time, in your life. You may not even realize it at the exact moment that it happens but it is something you carry with you from that point forward. A...
Conversations with Missy: Marina Morgan
Recently, a YouTube video of a young woman singing was shared with me. I was captivated by her outstanding voice and vocal abilities immediately. She sounded perfect. Her pitch and delivery were spot on. I knew instantly that I wanted to interview Marina Morgan. Prior to ...
Beyond the Music With Laura: Tyler Barham at CRS
We have all seen the "YouTube Sensations" and at one time or another, and have probably wondered how someone goes from posting videos of themselves covering other artists' songs just for fun, to having over 50,000 dedicated online fans and over 9 million views on th...
Beyond With Music With Laura: Shane Owens at CRS
During the GrassRoots 2017 Starlight Dinner, which was a kickoff to this year’s CRS (Country Radio Seminar), I caught up with new traditional country sensation, Shane Owens. Owens recently released his debut album titled, Where I’m Coming From and is currently p...
Beyond the Music With Laura: Rick Trevino at CRS
This is my second trip to Nashville for CRS (Country Radio Seminar) and I must say that this year was beyond my imagination as far as what I could have wanted to be able to do, while attending. At the invitation of GrassRoots Promotions, I attended their annual CRS Mixer wh...
Lucy and Ethel Go To: Bulls Bands & Barrels with Sundy Best
We, myself Laura Lou (Ethel) and Missy Wolf (Lucy), recently caught up with Nick Jamerson and Kris Bentley, otherwise known as the duo, Sundy Best, at the 2017 Bulls Bands and Barrels event in Lexington, Kentucky. The duo was excited to be a part of this show and looked for...
Lucy and Ethel go to CRS: Jagertown
This year's Country Radio Seminar (CRS), proved to be entertaining and successful for everyone. From the new artist to the well known artist, each were there to share their talent, give advice, entertain, and have fun. For Jagertown, it seemed they were there for all CRS had...
Conversations with Missy: Southern Halo
While at this year's Country Radio Seminar (CRS), I met with the girls (Natalia, Christina, and Hannah Morris) that make up the Country/Pop/Rock trio, Southern Halo. These three beautiful sisters from Cleveland, Mississippi, seem to have everything perfectly in place....
Conversations with Missy: Camille Rae
While at this year's Country Radio Seminar (CRS), we caught up with one of our favorite female vocalists, Camille Rae. From the first moment I met her at the 2016 CMA Fest, I knew this artist was on the path to greatness. I had never heard such power come from anyone so ea...
One on One with Jaide Alicia and Joe Robinson from Pacific Radio
Meet Joe Robinson, vocalist and one of the founding members of Los Angeles based rock band Pacific Radio. As you will read in the interview below, Pacific Radio has an interesting history of its formation, gaining its members and how they have gotten to where they are now. Going...
Conversations with Missy: Phil Leavitt of dada and 7Horse
Returning for their 25 year anniversary tour, the band dada still has "it". They are gearing up to make their fans smile and forget all the negative in the world. With original members Phil Leavitt, Michael Gurley, and Joie Calio reuniting for this tour, fans have...
Conversations with Missy: Kelly Ogden of the Dollyrots
After listening to the Dollyrots, I knew I was going to have fun speaking with them. While trying to coordinate our busy schedules, Kelly Ogden and I had an initial conversation via Skype that had us both laughing. At that moment, I knew that the fans were going to be in for...
70's Teen Heartthrob set to Retire
Hearts are breaking all over the country as 70’s teen idol David Cassidy has announced his retirement. I was lucky enough to see him in concert when I was 13. It was my very first concert. I attended two more shows when I was much older; the last one was ab...
Conversation with Missy: Silverdrive35
When I was first introduced to Silverdrive35, I was not sure what to expect. After listening to their current single "Those Days", I realized that this country rock duo from Sweden was special. I went on the listen to their first single "Bleeding Heart". Af...
Conversations with Missy: Rick Springfield
After our fun Three On One with Rick Springfield interview, we were given the opportunity to speak with him on camera backstage at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee. Jennifer and Jill are the lovely ladies behind the scenes at the Wildhorse Saloon that made this all ha...
Conversations with Missy: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis with Chuck Wicks
As our coverage of the Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis comes to an end, I am delighted to bring you one of my favorite people of the night. Chuck Wicks is one of those artists that knows how to work an audience while being himself. Wicks has a personality that...
An Open Book Tour with Justin Furstenfeld stops in Louisville, Kentucky
A stage set with blue lighting. One chair and one mic centered on the stage. An acoustic guitar resting on a stand. Chairs arranged in rows for the audience. Families and individuals of all ages in attendance. This is not how you would typically d...
Conversations with Missy: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis with James Dupré
As our coverage of the Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis continues, we bring you one of Nashville's newest rising stars, James Dupré. Dupré, along with many others such as; Garth Brooks, Jamey Johnson, Ben Haggard, William Michael Morgan an...
Conversations with Missy: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis with Chris Janson
As many of you know, Country Legend Randy Travis suffered a massive stroke a little over 3 years ago that almost took his life. With a lot of therapy, constant encouragement and support by his wife Mary Davis, Travis has made incredible improvements with his speech and mobil...
Conversations with Missy: Curt Chambers, Golden West, Alexandria Corn, & Shauna Madinah
After meeting Curt Chambers while in Tyler Rich's dressing room at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, we discovered that he is not only a fantastic musician, he is also a stellar country singer himself. His latest single "All For the Party", is the perfect tune to make...
Jaide Alicia: Getting To Know Kevlar
Meet Kelci, Nick, Anthony and Jake from Erie, Pennsylvania. This group of young guns together make up the band Kevlar. If you are a fan of Stitched Up Heart, Evanescence or any bands with a melodic female voice over a heavy rhythm section sound, then you will...
TC3 Make Memories at The Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, KY
The Cadillac Three (known as TC3) brought their Black Roses Tour to The Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, Kentucky. This was a night where memories were made for the fans as well as the band, with TC3 posting on social media that “Louisville wins the award for best crow...
Conversations with Missy: Michael Bland of Soul Asylum
Back in July 2016, I was honored with the opportunity to interview one of my favorite singers. Having an on-camera conversation with Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum was one of the greatest moments for me in my career thus far. Little did I know where that moment would lead me. Prio...
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...
