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The Nashville-based alternative country band The Midnight Revival recently released their debut self-titled album. The band is led by duo guitarist Chris Bragg and vocalist Adam Sizemore and we chat with them about the album, how the group came to be, why the name, how they got into music, what folks can expect from them this year and more.
Jonathan’s Drinking: 15 STARS First West Rye Batch 2

Americana artist Judd Warrick recently releaseed his debut album Brokenland — a project filled with stories of trials, tribulations, and triumphs that have molded the singer-songwriter like clay. We chat with Judd on the album, growing up in a musical family, playing the drums first, living in Utah, push music to the backseat for a while, what pushed him to the studio finally and more.
Jonathan's Drinking: Never Say Die Rye Whiskey

A native of Warner Robins, Georgia, singer/songwriter and Mercury Nashville recording artist Travis Denning recently released his debut album Roads That Go Nowhere. We chat with Travis about the album, releasing several EPs first, his journey to Nashville, having fun on social media, being on stage, going on tour with Hardy and more.
Jonathan's 🥃: Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Rum Cask

Originally from Minneapolis, Alannah McCready's journey to music took her through various paths, including a successful career in athletics and a stint in publicity in New York. However, her undeniable passion for music ultimately led her to Nashville. We chat with Alannah about her latest single Easy, growing up playing hockey and singing, what pushed her to Nashville, her journey in the industry, and much more.
Jonathan's Drink: Ten Day High Rye Bourbon

The six-piece group Southall brings together the talents of Read Southall, Reid Barber, Jeremee Knipp, Braxton Curliss, John Tyler Perry and Ryan Wellman. We chat with Read and Reid about how the band came together, their name change to Southall, their latest album Southall, their journey, bucket list places to play, what's next and more.
Jonathan's Drink: Penelope Bourbon Tokaji Cask Finish

Gangstagrass harmonizes the unwavering array of skills from Rench, R-SON the Voice of Reason (MC), and Dolio the Sleuth (MC, Vocals), in addition to featuring Dan “Danjo” Whitener (Banjo, Vocals), and B.E. Farrow (Fiddle, Vocals), among other brilliant instrumentalists. With roots across the country, the ensemble has skillfully blended the traditional sounds of fiddles and banjos with contemporary hip-hop beats. We chat with Rench, Dolio, R-SON and Sleevs about how Gangstagrass came to be, how everyone joined the group, their new album Blackest Thing on the Menu dropping June 14, what folks can expect on the album, seeing a live show and so much more.