Interviews

Parmalee know firsthand that being seen as commercially viable is as important as talent in the music business. What good is talent, after all, if no one knows what to do with it?

Taylor Swift established herself as top notch songwriter with her first three albums, but chose to flip the script and work with outside collaborators on her fourth album 'Red.'

Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of hot duo Florida Georgia Line have had a pretty astounding 2013, but they're already thinking about 2014 and hope it'll be the best yet.

It's been a crazy year for Jennifer Nettles. Son Magnus turned a year old, the country songstress ventured out on a solo career and she and her husband are in the process of moving into a new home. Needless to say, Nettles is a little behind on Christmas.

Having a pop princess for a sister is sure to open doors for an aspiring country singer, but Jamie Lynn Spears doesn't want to be famous because she's the younger sister of Britney Spears.

Although the legendary Ray Price has passed away, fans and friends alike will continue to fondly remember him and the impact he made on country music. Fellow crooner Merle Haggard remembers Price as "the first outlaw."

Kristy Lee Cook is getting a rare second chance. Typically, when an artist splits with a label, he or she flounders for a few years on an independent label before slipping away from public conscious. Cook is signed to Broken Bow Records (Jason Aldean's label) and has released a duet with Randy Houser called 'Wherever Love Goes.' The love ballad from her upcoming new album shows her sensitive side,

Now that Garth Brooks officially announced his return to the road life and an upcoming comeback tour, ears are open for more details. Although arrangements are still being made, one thing's certain -- it's going to be loud.

The title track of Krystal Keith's debut album is about an exotic dancer, and even though it's the last of 10 aggressive blues/rock/country tracks on 'Whiskey and Lace,' it's the best place to start. Keith helped write the song. In fact, it was the Oklahoma born-and-raised daughter of Toby Keith who pushed her band and co-writing partners to be even more aggressive.

Being on the road a lot can take its toll on country stars, especially when they have to leave a family behind. Joe Nichols makes it a point to take his family along for the ride whenever it's possible, because he knows it's not always easy for them.

Garth Brooks is full of surprises lately. The country legend announced his 2014 comeback tour earlier this week on 'Good Morning America' this week, later spilling even more details on 'The Talk.'

Being an 'American Idol' judge, country singer, father of two and a devoted husband doesn't leave you with much free time, and Keith Urban admits that even he has a hard time balancing everything.