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Williams Riley might be on an indie label but there's nothing about this album, from the music to the album package to suggest that.  In fact, the recording has the look and feel and sound of a major label Nashville release.

Carolwood Records' newcomers Love & Theft, who have their debut single "Runaway" in the Top 30 at Radio, were selected as ths week's "Discovery Download" at iTunes. You can get your own free copy of "Don't Wake Me" by checking out the next page.

It is a crime that Whitney Duncan's last single "The Bed That You Made," which really recalled the best of Shania Twain, wasn't a hit.  While many labels would cut and run after two failed radio hits, WB Records continues to give Whitney a chance.  Will Radio finally notice her?

Sugarland and ABC TV announced today the telecast of "Sugarland: Live on the Inside," a one-hour concert special that highlights the duos dynamic stage show.  The show will be released on DVD with a companion audio CD the next day at Wal-Mart locations.

Just like she did as 1/2 of the Wreckers, Jessica Harp has come out with a song that will get her noticed at radio.  It has an infectious melody and lyrics that haven't been beaten to death. That being said can the song rise above the prejudice at radio against female artists?

Ray Charles released this collection of music as two different albums in 1962.  They surprised many people, including the label executives, because Ray Charles was known as an R&B guy.  Do they stand up to the test of tim

Known to the world as a comedian who sings, Rodney Carrington has choses to, with this album, to give fans what they've always wanted; an album of songs without standup.  Does he have enough good songs to carry a whole cd?

On June 11, 2009, The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash came to The Rhythm Room in Phoenix, AZ to play a show for roots music followers. The quartet played a set largely of original material from their albums while sprinkling in a few cover songs to boot.

Last night's CMT Music Awards broadcast opened up with Taylor Swift and Bill Engvall discussing how she somehow always gets what she wants.  Watch for yourself to see if it really is one of the best music award show open scenes in a while.