Recent Music Posts
CMA Fest Artist Spotlight: David Adam Byrnes
Up next in our CMA Fest Artist Spotlight is a young man with a voice and style that will make you want to hear more. With his song "Alcoholiday", you will soon find yourself singing right along with a smile on your face. Check out his bio (directly from his website) bel...
CMA Fest Artist Spotlight: Jaime Fox
Here is our first Artist Spotlight from CMA Fest 2016. Check out her bio (direct from her website) below. "Jaime Fox has a very familiar name, but the similarities with the “other” Jamie Foxx end at both of their abilities to soulfully wail “Georgia...
CMA Fest 2016 Nashville Navy Party and One Fan's Dream Come True
To kick off CMA Fest right, we had to attend the biggest kick-off party in town. Storme Warren just held the 10th anniversary Nashville Navy Party on June 7th, 2016. The night was filled with great friends, many fans, laughter and more. One special fan even received a once in a l...
A Review of CMA Fest 2015...6 days in Music City
With CMA Fest 2016 kicking off this week, I thought it would be a good idea to post a review of last years CMA Fest experience. For those of you who have not been to this extremely large country music festival before or for those who want to cross it off your bucket list, reading...
Conversations with Missy: Blane Howard
Growing up in Arkansas, Blane Howard was surrounded by country music. At an early age, his mother bought him a special green and blue plastic guitar that actually had strings and allowed Howard to make sounds as he strummed. Little did his mom know, that purchase was going to enc...
Conversations with MIssy: Kelli Brogan
I am so excited to introduce you all to an amazing singer from Australia. Kelli Brogan has a voice that is strong and versatile. Her ability to deliver the story within each song perfectly is breathtaking. I found myself listening to her cover of “The Way We Were&rdqu...
Conversations with Missy: Ed Roman
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Canadian music artist Ed Roman. I had so many things I wanted to cover with him though our conversation went in a completely different direction. I am very happy that it did. Roman and I spoke in depth about his humanitarian efforts...
Conversations with Missy: Adley Stump
For the first time ever, I am immediately releasing the conversation I had with a lovely artist this morning. Please make sure you get familiar with her as she is making a huge name for herself and will most definitely leave you wanting to stay connected to her every move. Fro...
Conversations with Missy: Crown Jwlz
With a name like Crown Jwlz, it is only appropriate to have a band called “The Royal Court” and fans known as the “Royal Fam.” The title of her debut EP, California King, is also fitting yet extremely bold. During our conversation, Jwlz explained her re...
Conversations with Missy: Kelly Rae
At this year’s Stagecoach festival in Indio, California, I met with Kelly Rae of the Kelly Rae Band. Known for her high-energy, six-piece country band, Rae has been entertaining crowds all over Southern California and other parts of the world for years. From giant festivals...
Artist Spotlight: A. Rae & The Rescue Dogs
You never know who you are going to meet next. We are starting something new at Center Stage Magazine called Artist Spotlight. While at Stagecoach, I knew I would be meeting the girls fronting A. Rae and & Rescue Dogs though I had no idea how amazing these girls truly ar...
Conversations with Missy: Phil Leavitt of 7Horse
May 13, 2016, was a gorgeous day. The sun was shining and it was a Friday, Friday the 13th. I knew it was going to be a great day in Hollywood. Nestled in the hills is the great HOLLYWOOD sign, attracting many tourists from afar who want to capture a photograph of it. Knowing tha...
Conversations with Missy: Shari Rowe
When I speak to a new artist, I have a general idea of things we will talk about; however, nothing prepared me for what I was going to learn from Shari Rowe. What is it about this country artist from Arizona that will draw you in? Her voice, personality, and story will mesmerize...
Conversations with Missy: Alexis Taylor
Growing up in Canada, Alexis Taylor never imagined in a million years that she would move to Nashville, Tennessee. Yet, that is exactly what she has done to pursue her career as a rising country star. With the support of her musically gifted parents, Taylor took a leap of faith a...
Conversations with Missy: Dianna Corcoran
Recently I had the pleasure of speaking to one of Australia’s finest musicians, Dianna Corcoran. Having moved from Australia to Nashville, Tennessee in 2011, this newcomer has been melting hearts and gaining fans everywhere she plays. Appropriately titled In America, C...
Conversations with Missy: Ruthie Collins
Curb Records has a knack for finding great talent. Recently signing Ruthie Collins to their label has given them a unique artist with a lot to offer the music word. Collins has the remarkable ability to blend sounds that normally do not go together. She is crisp, natural and comp...
Conversations with Missy: Sam Palladio
Starring as Gunnar Scott in the ABC musical drama series Nashville, Sam Palladio has gained quite a few fans across the globe. This young British actor also plays alongside Matt LeBlanc in Showtime’s Episodes in a recurring role. Fans from all over were excited to see Palla...
Conversations with Missy: Aaron Watson
I have always been a fan of the underdog. Rooting for them every chance I can and celebrating when they achieve victory gives us all hope. At some point in life, most of us, in fact, feel like the underdog. For Aaron Watson, his latest CD titled The Underdog is full of true stori...
Conversations with Missy: Nickolas Benson
For many musicians making a move is inevitable. Nickolas Benson made the move from South Dakota to Los Angeles in 2005 to pursue his music career with his family’s support. He has been rocking LA ever since and gaining many followers along the way. Benson has no plans of sl...
Conversations with Missy: Mo Pitney
How many of you have memories of drumming on pots and pans as a child? How many of you were encouraged to pursue music? How many of you as parents thought, “oh no, my child wants to drum on everything”? For some, that childhood drumming leads them to a career in music...
"Monsters" by Coat Check Girl
You may remember my conversation with Coat Check Girl's very own Andre Rodriguez. Coat Check Girl has been rocking Los Angeles since 2014. Since their debut single "Time", these guys have been playing shows all over Southern California and Florid...
Conversations with Missy: Joe Bayer Revisited
Recently I followed up with Joe Bayer to catch up on everything he has going on in his career. Bayer is a down to earth country boy that has been making quite a name for himself in the music world. His latest single release “Beyond the Backroads” hit number one on...
Conversations with Missy: Allie Louise
As the youngest of six children, Allie Louise has a personality and career that is all her own. Imagine having five brothers and sisters and being the only one who has chosen a career in the entertainment industry. While her siblings have chosen careers in the medical/dental, tea...
Stagecoach Festival Indio, California: Day 3
An end to a beautiful weekend has come. The final and extremely hot day of Stagecoach was epic. I could not have planned the day’s events better myself. There were surprises for us around every corner along with unforgettable moments. We laughed, we made friends and we even...
Stagecoach Festival Indio, California: Day 2
Here we are in the lovely city of Indio, California for Day 2 of the Stagecoach Festival. The line up is top notch. Fans were beaming with excitement as they awaited the artists they have waited months to see. From Mo Pitney to Carrie Underwood, Center Stage Magazine was in the t...
Stagecoach Festival Indio, California: Day 1
As we made our arrival to Indio, California to attend Stagecoach 2016, Tommy Lemon and I had no idea what we were in store for. Color coded pathways (1.3 miles long from the car to the gate), countless fans planning their day, food vendors, clothing and merchandise vendors along...
Conversations with Missy: Doug Gray of The Marshall Tucker Band
As we get ready for the Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, I took the opportunity to have an impromptu conversation with Doug Gray of The Marshall Tucker Band. Being the only original band member, I was sure that Gray would have some amazing stories to share. I was not wro...
Conversations with Missy: Josie Passantino
At 14 years old, most girls are thinking about boys, school and being social. This was not the case for the owner of the Josie Network, Josie Passantino. Together with some friends in 2009, Passantino started a radio show. Quickly realizing it was a lot of work to maintain, Passa...
Celebrating 50 Years of "Alice's Restaurant" with Arlo Guthrie
Legendary folksinger Arlo Guthrie is in Mesa, Arizona on this beautiful April 1, 2016, night to continue celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Alice’s Restaurant.” That is not an April Fools joke. “Alice’s Restaurant” was written and...
Conversations with Missy: James Michael Miller
In life, I have met many people with a unique story to tell. Some have been sad while others have been funny. I have heard of miracles, challenges, triumphs and love. When I met James Michael Miller and his wife Sherry, I heard an incredible story that the world needs to hear....
