Country Music Has a Church, But Now It Has a Pope

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CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen has a chance to catch up with country music newcomer and singer/songwriter, Andrew Pope!

Andrew talks about his outlaw country style, his album “Here We Go,” and what it’s like to work with Country Greats.

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West-Coast Country – Robyn & Ryleigh

robynandryleigh-album-coverIntroducing West-Coast Canadian Country Duo, Robyn & Ryleigh!

We had a chance to chat with sisters, Robyn and Ryleigh Gillespie, about their songwriting roots, their twist on the country-pop sound, along with their single, “Just Another Sundown.”

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Chatting with Hannah Bethel – CMA Fan Fest Coverage

hannah bethel and patrice whiffenCMJ’s Patrice Whiffen had a chance to catch up with one of our featured artists, Hannah Bethel, while in Nashville for the CMA Fan Fest!

Hannah tells us about her songwriting endeavours, her upcoming music video and her performance at the Hard Rock Stage on Lower Broadway during CMA Week!

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Patrice’s Pick for June 6th, 2013 – Cole Swindell – Chillin’ It

We’re a few days early with Patrice’s Pick this week because Patrice will be in Nashville covering the CMA Fan Fest! Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook to get up to the minute information and coverage from Music City.

‘Get Down’ with Country Artist Ben Wells

ben wellsCMJ’s Patrice Whiffen had a chance to ‘Get Down’ with country music artist, Ben Wells!

Ben tells us about his rock/country sound, his favourite songs to perform live, and the advice he got from Brantley Gilbert.

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Have a ‘Wild Weekend’ with Country Music Newcomer, Shane Martin!

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This week we had a chance to chat with country music singer/songwriter, Shane Martin!

Dubbed the ‘One Man Band,’ Shane has been taking the country world by storm with his eclectic country/pop/rock sound. 

Shane tells us about his new album, “Light It Up,” and his experience on the Texaco Country Showdown!

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