Abby Anderson, Josh Miller, Harper O'Neil, Fiona Culley

Cory Crowder, Emily Weisband, Adley Stump, Austin Jenckes

Daphne Willis, The Shadowboxers, Ruthie Collins, Smithfield, Will Bowen

Carly Pearce, Rick Huckaby, Josh Miller, Cameron Bedell, Muscadine Bloodline, Kelleigh Bannen

A thank you to all and introduction to the next chapter and show "The Real Creative" https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-creative/id1450034632?mt=2

Multi instrumentalist, composer, and producer Gavin Kennedy released his debut album today, Sunchaser. The fully instrumental 11 track album was co-produced by UK-based producer and bassist, Adam “Nolly” Getgood. The progressive project is five years in the making for Gavin, which is something he represents in the album with his three part track, “An Ecology.” @GavinKMusic  http://smarturl.it/Sunchaser @musiccitymc  www.musiccitymc.com 

Robert James Rooke was born on October 6th 1993 in Edmonton Alberta. He was exposed to music at an early age and started playing electric bass at age 11. Robert then picked up the guitar at age 13 and never looked back. Robert picked up the guitar at age 13 and never looked back. Winning the local contest “Chestermere Idol” with an original song, you can just feel his drive and ambition when he walks into a room. The Road is a collection of rock, blues and country compiled together in an...

Brother and sister who grew up on the family farm performing for their own little farm festival have now grown up to be great Artist, (one that also does amazing Impressions) decided to use their last name in reverse to form, "The Recklaws" Canada's own "dynamic country duo". "Country Music in our blood... literally" exclaims the Brother-Sister Duo, growing up on a working farm has shaped them in many ways, and taught them to understand the true meaning and appreciation behind country music!...

Originally from Texas and childhood family friends, Trey Smith and Jennifer Fiedler are two people with amazing individual stories, but when combined they are Smithfield, and they create one voice that commands your attention.  Growing up their families were friends that spent holidays together and at 10 and 12 years old, just one NYE kiss could have changed everything. (listen to find out) Regardless of how that night turned out, Trey and Jennifer were destined to be together in one fashion...

Will Bowen is a Grammy nominated singer/songwriter signed to Little Extra Music.  Originally from Cleveland Ohio, Bowen signed his first publishing deal while still a senior in high school, where he'd already recorded two independent albums. ... He also had a song on the American Grammy Nominated album from Tejano artist Rebecca Valadez. As an artist, Bowen found himself opening up for some some of the worlds biggest artist.  His journey has had many highs, lows, twist and turns.  Hear his...

With everything on the table and up for discussion, there is no holding back during this hour with Ruthie Collins. Raised on a farm in Fredonia, NY, Collins fell in love with country music at a young age. Her mother, a church organist, celebrated her natural affinity and introduced her to a variety of instruments, starting with piano and the violin. As a promising vocalist and multi-instrumentalist looking for a bigger pond, she left home to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston.  From...

For the last 10 years Brian and wife Katie Ernst have been traveling the world playing music while running their non profit "Journey for Youth" and they are by far one of the most successful/wealthy people I have ever met.  They will tell you that life is about the journey, not the destination.  This is their story and his song played live "The Refuge"  Learn more and follow their journey http://www.brianernstmusic.com/bio.html Enjoy! 

I can't say enough about these guys!  Adam Hoffman, Matt Lipkins, and Scott Tyler are the founding members of The Shadowboxers, but if you were to ask any of them who's the lead singer, they will tell it's all three of them. Like a great Lifetime movie, their mutual love for classical music brought them together while attending Emory University all pursuing different degrees. Their friendship and harmonies are about as tight as it gets.  Together with bassist Carlos Enamorado and drummer Cole...

Texas naitive, Taylor Tumlinson grew up singing on stage with her musician father and has never looked back. Now in Nashville, her callused figers from thousands of hours playing and practicing the guitar now move effortlessly giving Tumlinson the power to create and share her story through music.  There is one thing that she can't live without, but you will have to listen to find out.  Hear her story and her amazing vocals as shares wisdom and plays her hit song collecting dust, "Whiskey...

Christina grew up in Florida, but is now a resident of both Charlotte, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee.  She began dreaming of a career in music at a very early age.  Her musical influences span several different genres and you can hear those influences (R&B, Pop and Soul) accumulated in her country sound.   Christina is part of the family at Go Long Entertainment, LLC, an Artist Development Company based in Nashville, TN and led by VP's of Artist Development, Sherrie Austin and...

Today on NHCD be prepared to be charmed and humbled by the amazing Daphne Willis! Daphne talks to Donald about being a "pop" song writer in a traditionally "country" music town and how surprisingly seamless the process can actually be. Daphne describes Nashville as distinct from either LA and NY music scenes as in Nashville there remains a focus on the lyrics and the craft of writing lyrics with story and continuity. Daphne reminds us that, “song writers can write a melody, (but in Nashville)...

Today on NHCD, We have the great pleasure of sitting down to get to know singer and song writer, Mary Sarah. A self-proclaimed, modern traditionalist, Mary Sarah has shared her passion for traditional country sound and empowering poetic lyrics since the young age of 8, joining on the Texas Opry circuit and Kidz Bop Tour at 12. Since then, she has competed on season 10 of The Voice with Team Blake, debuted at the Grand Ole Opry and will soon begin to tour in the play “Road to Nashville” which...

Kalie Shorr has never known a day where writing and singing music wasn’t her goal, and she has worked hard and remained focused to get to where she is today. Having worked with The Backstreet Boys, Perez Hilton and trained with Reba McEntire, Kalie attributes her sound, lyrics and love for 90s pop music to early influences such as the Dixie Chicks, Michelle Branch and TLC. In episode 72 of Nashville Hits Collecting Dust, We discuss her passion and drive for music, and you won’t want to miss...

April Kry wears glasses in the face of danger and belts a country tune that’s larger-than-life in EP 71 of Nashville Hits Collecting Dust. Raised in Connecticut, April began making the journey to Nashville at a young age and never looked back. Now a dedicated Nashville local, April’s dynamic and jaw dropping vocals and storytelling style evoke aspects of great female vocalist such as Faith Hill, Shania Twain, Martina McBride and Carrie Underwood. In this episode, April hooks up to...

Manny Cabo is a multi-faceted, award-winning artist whose appearance on NBC’s “The Voice,” entrepreneurial spirit, and influential words of encouragement have catapulted him onto the Nashville scene. I also had the great pleasure earlier this year to co-host with him for NStyle Country. Manny got his start playing drums in a music-focused household, but didn’t pursue music as a career until his late thirties. A self-taught vocalist and photographer, he takes pride in being able to share the...

In Episode 69 of NHCD, Country Singer and Songwriter, Jon Wolfe, sits down with us to discuss his new album “Any Night in Texas.” Jon grew up in Oklahoma drawing inspiration from true country artists like George Strait. This summer, Fans can hear the sound of honky tonks and dancehalls reflected in his music along tour stops in Texas, Arkansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, but today Jon shares his experiences touring with a team, growing as a musician, expectations in the music industry, and he...

Ryan Griffin has been living and recording music in Nashville for over 15 years and spent time as tour manager for Jason Aldean, but his music journey started with recording his first EP at 14 years old. He attended Belmont University in 2002 and went on to intern at Broken Bow. Today, He writes and performs songs about lessons learned along the way like in the song he shares, “Woulda left me too.” It’s about a relationship with an ex that prepared him to be the man he is today for his wife....

Kelleigh Bannen is a singer, songwriter, and creative trailblazer who has hit Top 50 lists and performed alongside icons like Hank Williams Jr. and Luke Bryan. Through her music, she chronicles the ups and downs of pursuing her creative passions in her competitive hometown of Nashville, TN, and with her NHCD has found a kindred spirit. Kelleigh produces the podcast “This Nashville Life” to share the nitty gritty details of the music business and to prepare a guide for persevering in the...

Have you met Canaan?  Today, we have on the show Nashville newbie, and cruise ship veteran Canaan Cox! Originally from the small town of Henderson, NC, Canaan grew up playing roles in the theater and singing in musicals. Since getting serious about music in his freshman year of college, he has made it his focus to make singing happen as a career. He has played all over the world on cruise ships to fund his recent move to Nashville this past September, and in this episode of #NHCD, we learn he...