Author name: Rebecca O'Connor

Rebecca has been working in the country music industry since 2011, starting out in SEO and marketing for country artists. She launched Country Evolution in 2019 to spotlight rising stars and celebrate legends of the genre. Beyond writing, she brings stories to life through her photography, capturing the heart of country music both on stage and behind the scenes.

Walker Montgomery

Walker Montgomery Talks “Saving The Honky Tonks” and His Love for Traditional Country

Earlier this month, Red Street Records’ newest country signee and former Country Evolution Artist to Watch, Walker Montgomery, released his latest single, “Saving The Honky Tonks.” In our recent interview with Montgomery at CRS, the Kentucky native opened up about the song, its quick writing process, and why honoring the spirit of classic honky tonks

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Alex Miller

Exclusive Premiere: Alex Miller’s “Memories and Gin”

Country Evolution is excited to premiere Alex Miller’s latest song, “Memories and Gin,” a standout new release that once again highlights the Kentucky native’s gift for authentic country storytelling. The song is included on his upcoming album More Country Than You, out this Friday, April 10. In our latest interview with Miller, the rising country

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Chas Collins

Exclusive Premiere: Chas Collins’ New Video for “This Bar Sucks”

Country Evolution is excited to premiere the official music video for Chas Collins’ fan-favorite single, “This Bar Sucks.” Known for his larger-than-life personality and sharp storytelling, Collins is once again turning heads with a release that blends humor, country attitude, and a whole lot of real-life barroom chaos. The tongue-in-cheek, self-penned track leans into the

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Makenzie Phipps

Exclusive Premiere: Makenzie Phipps’ New Song “Whiskey Kills The Time”

Country Evolution is excited to premiere “Whiskey Kills The Time,” the newest release from rising country artist Makenzie Phipps. The song serves as the closing track on her new EP Pick Your Poison, which is available this Friday. Known for delivering heartfelt performances and traditional country storytelling, Phipps leans into raw emotion on the track,

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Krislyn Arthurs

Krislyn Arthurs Brings Raw Honesty to Debut Album Honky Tonk PhD

Oklahoma-based country artist Krislyn Arthurs is preparing to release her debut album Honky Tonk PhD on April 24, and her music comes with a voice that is both unfiltered and deeply personal. Arthurs has been steadily building a following across the Midwest and Southwest through her songwriting, live shows, and viral moments online. Several of

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Flatland Cavalry

Flatland Cavalry Take It “Real Slow” With New Preview From Upcoming Album Work of Heart

Critically acclaimed Texas group Flatland Cavalry has released “Real Slow,” the fourth preview from their upcoming album Work of Heart. The laid-back track arrives as the band continues building anticipation for the project, which will be released March 27 via Lost Highway Records. Written by Cleto Cordero, Dwight Baker, and Conner Smith, “Real Slow” captures

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Wade Hayes

Exclusive Premiere: Wade Hayes Revisits “Old Enough to Know Better”

Country Evolution is excited to exclusively premiere a brand new release from Wade Hayes. The country singer and songwriter is revisiting the song that launched his career with the release of “Old Enough to Know Better (Revisited),” arriving March 13 via StarVista Music. The new recording brings fresh energy to Hayes’ career defining debut single

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Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge

Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge Announce 2026 Raised On Radio Tour

Grammy Award winning icons Melissa Etheridge and Wynonna Judd have announced a new co-headlining trek called the Raised On Radio Tour. The two celebrated artists will share the stage throughout the summer of 2026, delivering the chart-topping songs and signature performances that have made them enduring forces in American music. Judd reflected on the inspiration

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