#CMchat Exclusive Interview: Hali Hicks
Music is a family affair for singer/songwriter Hali Hicks – classic country and bluegrass are just two of the many genres they enjoy together. The Georgia native has been singing with them in church since she was a toddler, even before she began to talk. At age 7, she started traveling with her family’s southern gospel group. How has your family (daddy, mama, nanny) influenced your musical career? Do you continue to sing with their...
#BreakingTheIce with Dawson Edwards
Georgia native, Dawson Edwards, prides himself on being an up and coming artist. His cover songs continue to grow and he is learning the ropes as he goes. If you have haven’t heard of Dawson Edwards, you’re missing out. Where are you answering these questions from? From the front seat of my truck before I go into a write! What’s your official title and favorite thing about what you do? Singer/ Songwriter. Getting...
[email protected] Betrays His Home State of Georgia?
Alright, maybe he didn’t betray Georgia, per se, but he will be singing about its neighboring state of Alabama on CMT on June 27th. Country music rocking bad boy, Brantley Gilbert, will be teaming up with “Sweet Home Alabama” artist Lynyrd Skynyrd for an upcoming installment of CMT’s Crossroads. While Brantley hasn’t had his turn to mash it up with another genre on the Crossroads stage before, Lynyrd...
Drake White
Alabama native Drake White (Drake White and The Big Fire) started his musical endeavors as a teenager. However, it wasn’t singing and songwriting that was at the forefront of fourteen-year-old Drake’s mind. Rather, it was an education and a future in contracting. After high school, Drake headed off to college, attending Gadsden State Community College and Auburn University. During his time as an Auburn Tiger, Drake teamed...
Country Songs to Belt Out in The Car – 7 Quick Clicks
We all do it. We get in our cars, turn on our radios or iPods and crank the music; especially when that one doosie of a number comes on that you just can’t help but sing and give your all to. Here is a list of country music songs that you just can’t help but belt out in your car. We think you’ll agree. 1. Man, I Feel Like A Woman – Shania Twain 2. Goodbye Earl – Dixie Chicks 3. Friends In Low...