Every generation thinks music was better when they were young. It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about country, rock, blues, jazz, or pop. The songs that shaped your teenage years become the standard by which you judge everything that comes after. Then music changes. Lyrics become more direct, or more abstract. Production gets bigger. New

Morgan Wallen has become one of the biggest names in modern country music. His career has included huge hits, sold-out concerts, controversy, setbacks, and comebacks. Whether people love him or criticize him, there is no denying that Wallen has had a major impact on country music. Growing Up in Tennessee Morgan Wallen was born on

Mental illness is complicated. There are doctors, therapists, medications, support groups, family members, and friends who can help. Sometimes professional treatment is absolutely necessary. But there is one uncomfortable truth: nobody can do all the work for you. People can open doors, but eventually you have to walk through them. That doesn’t mean mental illness

Few stories in modern country music are as remarkable as the journey of Jelly Roll. Born Jason DeFord in Nashville, Tennessee, his path to success was anything but easy. Long before sold-out arenas, Grammy awards, and country radio hits, Jelly Roll spent much of his youth in trouble with the law, battling addiction, and moving

Of course money is important to songwriters. We have bills just like everybody else. Guitars cost money. Recording costs money. Mixing, mastering, websites, promotion, videos, distribution—it all adds up. But there’s a big difference between money being important and money being the reason you write songs. If money is the only reason you became a

Every week, someone decides they’re going to become a singer-songwriter because they think it’s a fast road to fame and fortune. The reality is a whole lot different. Most independent artists spend far more money than they ever make. Recording costs money. Mixing and mastering cost money. Album artwork, music videos, websites, advertising, promotion, distribution,