Derek Jones did not grow up with country music like many other artists. Rather, he decided to join the United States Navy after high school and left for bootcamp in 1999. He was stationed in San Diego, California for four years. In addition, he was stationed in Iraq. Derek states that the Navy, “…was an …
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Cole Scheifele: Folk Music From Colorado Growing up near Denver, Colorado, Cole Scheifele listened to a lot of different genres of music. “In middle school I was really into the scream-o punk rock scene. But I also listened to a lot of slower stuff, like indie music. When I got to high school, I started …
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Updated August 5 The Academy of Country Music® (ACM) just released the names of artists set to perform at the 14th Annual ACM’s Honors. The event will take place on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. The site for the show is Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium which has hosted previous ACM Honors. Host and Performers Earlier this …
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Erik Lunde: Background, Influences, and Musical Style Rock-americana artist Erik Lunde, who just released his latest single “Long Time Overdue”, has lived almost everywhere you can think of. The artist has had forty different addresses across North America. While traveling our gorgeous planet, Lunde has found a way to take off with his music career. …
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If you haven’t heard of Bailey James yet, you are one of the few. But, we at Country Evolution hope that this article will help explain why you should keep Bailey on your radar for 2021. Just eighteen years old, Bailey James has already released sixteen singles and an extended project. Furthermore, she has done …
The Successful Career of Charley Pride Charley Pride is one of the most celebrated country musicians of all time. His career spans for more than fifty years. During his lengthy and successful career, he has been credited with helping break color barriers by becoming the first black superstar within the genre. An incredible achievement, Pride …
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Earlier this week, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced that Cody Johnson will kick off this year’s show. The Rodeo’s 90th celebration will feature a RODEOHOUSTON performance from Johnson himself on Monday, February 28, 2022. Further, the 28th is set to be the first day of the rodeo. However, this will not be Johnson’s …
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Gavin Lee: “American Crazy” Gavin Lee, a Michigan-native, released his latest single “American Crazy” back on July 2, 2021. Just in time for Independence Day, the song relates to the “average, everyday, hard-working American.” Gavin Lee tried to write “American Crazy” after the styles of his influences which include: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Morgan Wallen, and Luke …
After CMA Fest was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, CMA announced a brand new, two-night summer concert experience, which will take place at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on July 27 and 28. “CMA Summer Jam” marks the first new outdoor concert event for CMA in almost two years. Fans are thrilled …
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Who is Wolff & Co.? When Dylan Wolff first moved to Nashville, Tennessee to attend Belmont University, he wanted to do a solo project. But the artist explains, “I think it’s important to work with people who are as good or even better than you.” As a result, Dylan formed the band Wolff & Co. with his …
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