Struggle Jennings‘ last name carries a lot of weight. The grandson of Waylon Jennings, Struggle knows that there is both an expectation and a responsibility that comes with having the same last name as one of country music’s biggest legends.. “I don’t really feel the pressure anymore,” Struggle tells Everything Nash. “Of course at first I did, but I…
Mae Estes is introducing herself to the world with her debut EP, Before the Record, out now. The six-track record became Estes’ way of introducing herself, in every way, to the country music genre, as a singer, songwriter and person. “I get really dramatic about it,” Estes tells Everything Nash. “I think it’s just my first project release, which means…
Adam Rupp is the sole remaining founding member of Home Free, an all-vocal group that began in 2001 by Rupp and his brother Chris, along with three other members. As the group evolved and changed through the years, not even Rupp could have predicted how much their popularity would grow, thanks to their loyal fans, and a stint…
Chase Rice‘s latest album, I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go to Hell, is out now. The record, by far his most personal project yet, includes the poignant song, “Bench Seat,” written about addiction from the perspective of a loyal dog. Rice wrote the song by himself, inspired by the life of one of Rice’s close friends, who found…
It’s a new chapter for Shenandoah, and an exciting one at that. The iconic country music group has been making music for more than 35 years, ever since their eponymous debut album came out in 1987. But now the group is ready for more — much more — kicking off the new season with their hit single, “Revival,” out…
Matthew West’s double album, My Story Your Glory, is out now. The 22- track project, which includes collaborations with Granger Smith, Jenn Johnson and David Leonard, is half songs inspired by stories West has heard throughout his 20-year career, and half praise and worship songs. “It’s a double album, and that for starters makes me really excited, because it’s…
Christopher J. Essex’s new single, “Time On You,” is out now. The song is an honest reflection of what it can be like for a singer, whose unconventional schedule can leave little time for romance. “As an artist, it can be tough to date,” Essex admits to Everything Nash. “You’re always on the clock whether you’re writing, producing, performing,…
Crowder is spending part of the beginning of 2023 on the road with TobyMac, serving as the opening act on TobyMac’s Hits Deep Tour. Kicking off on January 31, the Hits Deep Tour makes a stop this weekend at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, on Sunday, February 19. “Toby’s show. It’s such an arena show,” Crowder boasts to Everything Nash. “The…
Chase Rice‘s new album, I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, out now. With all 13 songs, Rice bared his heart and soul, in songs like “Bench Seat,” “All Dogs Go To Hell” and more. Rice’s father, Daniel Rice, who passed away in 2008, is also on the cover of the record, telling the world —…
Jake Hoot‘s romantic new tune, “Endless,” is out now. The song was inspired by his own life, with his wife of almost two years, Brittney, seven-year-old daughter, Macy, and infant daughter, Madilyn Bri, born last July. “A writer once told me to write what you know,” Hoot tells Everything Nash. “Between getting married, having a new baby, and watching…
