Up N Country - New Country Music Artists

"Hard Work Sucks" - Country Artist Mitch Rossell  He is touring with Garth Brooks (again) and he has a new song out, "Hard Work Sucks." I sat down with Mitch to talk about the tour, the new song and being a family man.   https://upncountry.tv  https://upncountry.com  Hosted by Sue Bonzell  Filmed and produced by: vLiveCast https://vlivecast.com Camera, Sound & Lighting...

Is it the only openly gay player in professional baseball and he happens to be a very talented country artist in Nashville.   https://upncountry.tv  https://upncountry.com  Hosted by Sue Bonzell  Filmed and produced by: vLiveCast https://vlivecast.com Camera, Sound & Lighting: Ryan Perry, vLiveCast   Get the cool Up N Country MERCH Here:  https://www.redbubble.com...

At 15 years old, Jackson became the youngest male artist ever to sign a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music Nashville. He is a great storyteller, so during the show, you'll hear stories about why he is the "luckiest" country artists in new country today. He also shares the touching and funny story behind his latest release, "I Love You Mom" before he performs the song acoustically.   h...

Is it Chris Young or Charlie Berry?   He may look like Chris Young, but Chris Young doesn't think so! Former Texas punk rock band member, Charlie Berry brings his charm, big energy and wit to our interview. We talk about his musical journey, the power of his 3 year old daughter and discuss the "Is it really a sandwich" debate from his TikTok Channel. He also does an acoustic performance of hi...

Meet "The Voice" Country Artist Presley Tennant   She's from Horsetown, USA (really) and was mentored by Kelly Clarkson on The Voice when she was just 16 and has shared the stage with the likes of Tim McGraw, John Michael Montgomery and Cody Johnson. She's a powerhouse singer, with style, grace and charm. And who knows, after this interview, perhaps there's a fashion line in her future. &nbsp...

Country Legend John Berry Battles Throat Cancer and Releases New Album - "Find My Joy"   If you have been a country fan for a while, you will know John Berry's music. He is a grammy winner and 2020 marked the 27th anniversary since signing a major label deal and the 41st year of being a country music recording artist. He was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2019 requiring 35 treatments of comb...

Love Classic Country? You'll Love, New Artist Randall King!! [2022]   Randall King counts his influences as Keith Whitley, George Strait, Alan Jackson and John Anderson. He creates straight, traditional country and he really does sound a bit like George Strait.  "If we can't do it live, we don't put it into the recording. It's more traditional," King commented during the interview. He se...

Banker Turned Songwriter & Country Artist - Meet Drew Green He had a lucrative career as a banker and was offered a promotion when he gave it all up to pursue country music songwriting in Nashville. He has written songs for Florida Georgia Line, Connor Smith, Elvie Shane and more and this past year was on tour with Mitchell Tenpenny. His latest song, "Good Ol Man" is a heartwarming song about...

Country badass Allie Colleen joined me for a rousing interview where we discuss her music, her tattoos, and her obsession with Halloween makeup! She creates powerful songs with real, raw feeling behind them, combining classic country with emerging country sounds. She has just released her latest album, Halos & Horns.    https://alliecolleenmusic.com  https://upncountry.tv ...

The Most Energy in Country Music - Mr. Red White & Blue, Coffey Anderson   The record labels said he wasn't ready, so he did it himself. He started his own YouTube channel, got noticed, and signed a reality show on Netflix with over 60 million views. His music is a mix of country, pop, R&B, hip hop, and worship, and his song honoring our military, "Mr. Red White & Blue" went crazy...

Wedding Song Jitters - Meet Country Duo Luke & Kaylee {2022} Music brought them together and when the first dance wedding song came around, Luke was nervous about his surprise song for Kaylee. We chat about their music and Tik Tok antics and what's next for the duo.   https://upncountry.tv  https://upncountry.com  Get the cool Up N Country MERCH Here: https://www.redbubble.com/p...

He was told he would never walk again after having a stroke. Defying the odds with the help of his strong and inspiring wife, he continues to create soulful music and play for his loyal fans. His latest song was written while he was recovering, “Power of a Woman,” an homage to his wife and other strong, independent women in the world. He has a new five-song EP called The Optimystic.    h...

The "Right" Chase - Meet Country Artist Chase Wright   Not to be confused with Chase Rice, this Chase has surpassed 50 million streams of his debut album "Intertwined." We talk about his music, singing in the shower and falling off of a boat dock. He's got the charm, the talent and the voice. Hear him play his latest song, "Drive" and play Sue's "famous" game, Truth or Truth.   https://c...

A Revealing Interview with New Country Artist Noah Garner   He received the Horizon Male Vocalist Award and the Most Promising male Entertainer of the Year from the North American Country Music Association and has opened for the likes of Ashely McBride and Lonestar. He just had a CMT.com premiere of his music video for "Gonna Drink Again" and has a new song coming out soon, "Somebody's Somebo...

Finish This Lick! Meet Country Artist Maggie Baugh   She's Tik Tok famous for "Hey Maggie, finish this lick!" dazzling us with her electric guitar and fiddle skills. From AC/DC to Charlie Daniels songs, she has mastered them all. She played Carnegie Hall at age 11, began songwriting and guitar at 12, and made her permanent move to Nashville at age 18. Now dominating on country playlists on Sp...

New Country with Old Soul - Meet Jackson Chase   He's a young man with deep country roots, bringing the classic country sound to today's country music. He has teamed up with John Anderson for his latest song, Wild and Blue, as well as John Schneider for another song.  Check out rising country artist Jackson Chase!  https://jacksonchasemusic.com  https://upncountry.tv  http...

Meet Eric Burgett....rather than strap on a guitar before stepping on stage, Eric gets the crowd going with his sparkling keyboard skills.  In our interview, he talks about his humble performance beginnings at the Korn Krib and Sundays at church. Not only can the guy play and sing, he is also accomplished in the kitchen, whipping up heart-felt treats for his wife. He has opened for Chris Stap...

Country Artist Angie K Talks About Being on Team Blake   Angie K appeared on The Voice and turned 3 chairs, selecting Blake Shelton as her mentor. She talks about her experience on the voice, working with Blake Shelton, as well as how her song was played at Disneyland for the fireworks show. She has a song called Real Talk co-written by Thomas Rhett and explains how Jake Owen became another c...

Meet Country Artist Greg Pratt with the Quickest Hands   He's got "The Quickest Hands" on the guitar and shares his love of country music, his American Idol audition and the tale of those tight Wranglers. Greg opens up about how he has been successful following his country music dream in Nashville, despite experiencing a form of Tourette Syndrome and ADHD.   Check out his new album: http...

Kane Brown Joins Restless Road + Interview Highlights   Last year I did an interview with the guys from Restless Road. They are a kick in the pants! I've included some highlights of that interview where we discuss, mullets, badass tattoos, circus animals and the Kane Brown connection. Plus you'll get to see the video for their new song with Kane Brown!   https://restlessroad.com  ht...

Meet Canadian Country Artist Olivia Rose + "This or That"   She has won Rising Star twice in a row at the Edmonton Music Awards. We talk about those awards, songwriting and why she loves country music. She loves that storytelling is the heart of country music and uses the genre to connect with fans with her own stories.  Her greatest inspiration in country is Miranda Lambert, whom she wo...

Meet Country Artist Mitch Rossell (Who has a duet with Trisha Yearwood!)   I "fan-girled" about him writing hit songs for both Garth Brooks and  Trisha Yearwood, and his recent duet with Trisha herself, called, "Ran  Into You."  We discuss songwriting, being authentic, text stalkers, car  accidents and his first kiss.   Mitch reveals his biggest hobby is golf. He even...

Young, Fresh & Traditional - Meet Dylan Marlowe He may be new, fresh and young, but this guy is bringing the sounds you remember from Classic Country. His new song "All About It" is a  beautiful ballad set to just piano and the classic Dobro guitar. He's got that sweet Georgia twang, boyish charm and an authentic and real  sound.  He moved to Nashville just before the pandemic a...

I had the chance to interview Josh Melton several months ago, and this  week I'm highlighting a few of those interview clips as well as clips  from his Docu Series: Who is Josh Melton.  You'll also hear his latest  song, I Get That With You.   Watch Josh Melton's docu-series here: https://youtu.be/-VO0j3PFVUM   https://upncountry.com   Get the cool Up N Country M...

Meet New Country Artist & Actress Alexandra Kay!   When it comes to talent, this gal has got it in spades! She is a  successful and talented rising country artist and was the lead character  in the Netflix show Westside. She just got a call from Tim McGraw  asking her to go out on tour with him! She's a bright, bubbly talent  shooting to the top! Check out her new song...