Recent Music Posts
Conversations with Missy: Marit Larsen
Every day I meet someone with a great story. On April 15, 2016, I met (over the phone) a remarkable young woman from Norway. Marit Larsen is a Pop singer and songwriter with an exceptional voice. Her vocals will entrance you and leave you feeling exalted. Her fifth EP Joni Was...
Conversations with Missy: Don Gates
There was bound to come a time that I would have an embarrassing interview story for you all. That moment, that dreaded walk-of-shame moment occurred with the most understanding artist I have ever met. Don Gates graciously allowed me to interview him not once, not twice but three...
Conversations with Missy: Ric Savage
Ric Savage was born and raised in western North Carolina. This former professional wrestler turned historian is also an author and up and coming country artist. How did this artifact recovery expert make the transition into each of these careers? During our conversation, Savag...
Conversations with Missy: Spencer and Dallas of Whosah
For those of you who may not know them, let me introduce you to Whosah. They are a personal Indie-pop band that has been committed to creating music their own way. Their approach to not only their music but their relationships with their fans is awe inspiring. What makes these...
Conversations with Missy: Manny Cabo
With a performance that blew the coaches away and earning a four-chair turn on The Voice, Many Cabo showed America that he has what it takes to be a Rock Star. Choosing coach Adam Levine seemed the perfect choice for Cabo. Though his time on the show was cut short after the best...
Conversations with Missy: Keith Walker
Sometimes in life it takes one minute for your entire life to change. That one moment not only has a profound effect on you, it may result in countless lives being affected. For Keith Walker, that moment was tragic and gut-wrenching, yet out of it came something so beautiful and...
Conversations with Missy: The Iceman
Finding independent country artists as well as new and undiscovered talent has been the focus of Center Stage Magazine. How do these artists gain an audience on their own? For some, they are blessed with being in the right place at the right time, for many others there is Bo...
Conversations with Missy: MamaDear from the Wildhorse Saloon
Meet Kelly Tillotson, Dan Wilson and Parker Bradway, also known as, MamaDear. Everyone has a story. Everything has a story. Not all stories are great. Some stories are exceptional while some are unbelievable. In this story, you will hear about love, friendship, passion...
Conversations with Missy: Backroad Anthem from the Wildhorse Saloon
There are times when an interview can become emotional. I was certain during my conversation with Backroad Anthem that I would break down in tears. The tragic event that struck this band has been heartbreaking to see. Their desire to carry forward has been eq...
Conversations with Missy: Janelle Arthur from the Wildhorse Saloon
Many little girls have had the dream of playing their music on stage at the Grand Ole Opry. For Janelle Arthur, that dream has become a reality 16 times already. Arthur has a hugely successful career ahead of her and is turning heads everywhere she goes. As a contestant on sea...
Conversations with Missy: J.D. Shelburne
Recently, I had the pleasure of talking to one of Kentucky’s fastest rising stars. J.D. Shelburne is a small town star that is making a huge name for himself in the country music world. Performing with over 50 national acts such as Montgomery Gentry, Steve Wariner, and Wade...
Conversations with Missy: Ryan DeSiato
Occasionally, a friend will send an extremely talented artist my way. Ryan DeSiato is no exception. Thanks to MJ Johnson, I have been fortunate enough to not only listen to his soothing and undeniably emotional voice, I was also able to have one of the most real co...
Conversations with Missy: Kendra Chantelle
Having parents who are both musicians, you are likely to travel down the same musical path. With a father who is a drummer and mother that is a singer, it is no wonder that Kendra Chantelle is a rising star. Surrounded by music at an early age made an impact on this season ten co...
Conversations with Missy: Jessie G
When you think of working on a farm, what comes to mind? In country music, the reference to working on a farm mostly involves tractors and a lot of hard work. For Jessie G (Goergen), working on a farm was an entirely different experience. Her farm was the Pacific Ocean. Inspir...
Jackson Browne at the Arizona State Fair
Jackson Browne loves Arizona. He expressed this many times during his performance at the Arizona State Fair on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. He truly does love us. Unfortunately, the fans were not as loving towards him that night. I heard a lot of commen...
Conversations with Missy: Josh Goodlett
Imagine growing up on a tobacco farm. Getting up before the sun and feeding the calves before school is hard work. Most kids will never know that kind of life or the values that come with it at such an early age. Lucky for Josh Goodlett, learning the value of hard work as a child...
Conversations with Missy: Lauren Ashley and the Trainwreckers
While sitting in the green room at the Wildhorse Saloon, I sat with some band members of the Trainwreckers waiting for the performance with Lauren Ashley to begin. Playing the Bass in the band is Davis Branch. Getting to know him before the performance made me realize...
Conversations with Missy: Farewell Angelina
In a previous conversation with Nicole Witt, we discussed the band she is in called, Farewell Angelina. We got to know Witt very well though we wanted to know more about the rest of the band members. Center Stage Magazine was invited to cover their recent show in Nashville at the...
Conversations with Missy: Luke Caccetta
Virginia native, Luke Caccetta has been turning heads everywhere he goes. Now residing in Tennessee, Caccetta is hard at work making music that fans will love. This brilliant songwriter has written lyrics that fans will forever hold on to. His passion shines through each song, cr...
Conversations with Missy: Brennin
You may know him from the first season of Simon Cowell’s The X Factor, though his appearance on that show is not true to whom Brennin Hunt really is. Hunt is a rather unique musician that is able to blend his musical influences into each song. To the trained ear, you can ea...
Conversations with Missy: Hannah Goebel The Voice
If you are an avid music lover, you will constantly be on the search for new talent. That is our focus at Center Stage Magazine. We seek out new artists that belong on the radio and on every iPod, MP3 player, you name it. With the help of singer/songwriter/producer Nick Sturms, w...
What's Needed for a Journey? A Passport!
Starting a band is a journey and what's needed for a journey? A Passport. What started as simply a partnership between friends for a drum recital turned into an exploration of love, faith, and hope. “Once rehearsals began it became very clear that there was something...
Conversations with Missy: JB Aaron
There are many firsts in life. Speaking with someone who made a living for two years as an Elvis impersonator was a first for me. Las Vegas, Nevada has become home to many Elvis impersonators. Tourists and fans flock to the thriving city ready to pose for a picture with the &ldqu...
Conversations with Missy: Nick Hickman
During a night of filming at the Wild Horse Saloon in Nashville, Center Stage Magazine met Davis Branch. Playing Bass for Lauren Ashley, Branch was sitting in the green room waiting while another act performed. We began chatting as I was waiting as well and ok, maybe I was eating...
Conversations with Missy: Robby Johnson
Meet one of Nashville’s newest rising stars, Robby Johnson. Growing up in a French Province in Canada, Johnson has an accent that he has learned how to mask. You will never guess how. Are you curious? I was too. Listen to our fun conversation to find out. Johnson b...
Conversations with Missy: Wade Hayes "Country Hits Back"
Watching someone you love fight cancer is not an easy task. Losing someone is equally as difficult. When the fight to beat cancer becomes your own, life gets put into perspective. As many of you know, National Recording Artist Wade Hayes knows what that fight is like. Hayes fough...
Conversations with Missy: Steven Ybarra
For the first time in my career, I entered an interview with tears in my eyes and extremely strong emotions coursing through my veins. While researching Steven Ybarra, I came across a video of him singing a worship song titled, "I Need You More". Immediately, my heart w...
Conversations with Missy: Stephen Schriner
Growing up with a Classic Rock influenced father, Elvis-loving mother and a Johnny Cash fan as a grandfather, you are simply brought up with the best that music can offer. Combine that with being born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. and you get Stephen Schriner. Dur...
Conversations with Missy: Chuck and Roddy
When two friends find a connection as powerful as music they are bonded for life. Chuck West and Rodney Blakely have found that. They have been friends for many years, both have experienced heartbreak, loss and many great moments. These two men also served in the Army and have pa...
Conversations with Missy: Christina Chriss
You may recognize her from fronting the band Kaleido along with performing at the Warped Tour and sharing the stage with acts like Aerosmith and Kid Rock, but did you know Christina Chriss has also launched her solo career? I had so many questions for this extremely tal...
