Wynn Williams released new songs, on September 27th, two years after "Words Fly", his first record. These songs can be listened when you preorder his upcoming LP album. The 25 years old artist (and rodeo cowboy) from North Texas is a talented singer and songwriter who loves traditional country music. These songs, cowritten with Roger... Continue Reading →
Album review – Dallas Moore’s “Tryin’ to Be a Blessing”
Dallas Moore released his new album, "Tryin' to Be a Blessing" last friday, on Sol records. Produced by Dean Miller, Roger Miller's song, as was Dallas Moore's previous album, the excellent "Mr Honky Tonk", it's a gem, highly recommended for all those who love outlaw and traditional country. It's also the most personal album released... Continue Reading →
Ep Review: JP Harris’ “Why Don’t We Duet in the Road (Again)”
Two years and a half ago, on January 2017, JP Harris released an EP named "Why Don't We Duet in the Road". The country singer from Alabama, now living in Nashville, was singing four old country songs with four female country artists, Leigh Nash, Kelsey Waldon, Nikki Lane and Kristina Murray. They were performing duets... Continue Reading →
EP review: Kathryn Legendre’s “Making it up”
Today was released the music video of "Going Crazy", one of the best songs of Kathryn Legendre's EP, "Making It Up", released this year, on May 17th. Some weeks ago, the Texan artist from Austin appeared in an excellent song of Mayeux and Broussard, "Hard Country Songs", with also the participation of Garrett T. Capps... Continue Reading →
Kylie Rae Harris: the tragic loss of a country music rising artist
One week ago, Kylie Rae Harris died in a car crash, while she was on her way to Taos, New Mexico, to play at the Big Barn Dance Festival. In the accident also died a 16 year old girl, Maria Elena Cruz, and a third driver was injured. It was a very sad day for... Continue Reading →
Country Music France’s interview with Texan artist Steven James
One year and a half after creating this blog, I'm proud to present you Country Music France's first interview. Steven James accepted to answer some questions about his band's third album, "Starr Street", released on May 31st, this year. The Texan artist, whose success is continously growing, has a lot to say, not only about this... Continue Reading →
Album review: Mack McKenzie’s “Kill The Buffalo”
This year, I wrote reviews of country artists from Washington State (The Lowdown Drifters) or Rhode Island (Charlie Marie), far from the American South. Today, I want to tell you about another artist from Dayton, Ohio. His name is Mack McKenzie and this year he released his second album, "Kill The Buffalo". If you like country... Continue Reading →
Album review : Jenny Tolman’s “There Goes the Neighborhood”
Welcome to Jennyville! Nashville native Jenny Tolman released last friday her debut album, the awaited "There Goes the Neighborhood". It's particularly brilliant and undoubtedly one of the most important releases of this summer. "High Class White Trash", the main single from the album, which was included in Country Music France's spring playlist, is an awesome... Continue Reading →
“Everywhere’s got a countryside”
12 years ago, I was in Boston for a 10 days trip. I didn't want to stay only in Boston and I decided to go South, towards Newport, Rhode Island. An amazing place! On my way back to Massachussets, I decided to make a stop in Providence, the capital city of Rhode Island. As a... Continue Reading →
Album review: The Lowdown Drifters’ “Last Call for Dreamers”
You think that country music always comes from the South? Then, you got it wrong! On April 19th, Charlie Marie released an amazing EP, one of the best releases of this year. Where is she from? Providence, Rhode Island. The same day, The Lowdown Drifters released an album named "Last call for dreamers". Listening to... Continue Reading →