“With strong vocals, introspective songwriting, and clear star power, Dariann Leigh is one to watch in country music. Her latest single, “Leave,” is a vulnerable and relatable piece that focuses on how someone can end up in a relationship where they lose themself along the way, and it’s sure to play in your head on repeat.”

Haunted by relentless retrospection and emotional turmoil, Eva Grace details how relationships can wreak havoc on the soul in her April 27 single, “still cry sometimes.” Lyrical despair and melodic euphoria are woven together as Eva Grace purges the remnants of love lost.

For fans of the NBC singing competition show, The Voice, the name Ricky Duran likely rings a charismatic bell. The standout vocalist made it all the way to the finals as the Season 17 runner-up in 2019.

WITH ELECTRIFYINGLY MAGNETISM AND ENTICING INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCE, EDGY-POP SONGSTRESS MERLIN UNVEILS ANOTHER LAYER OF ‘DARK MATTER’ WITH HER NEW MUSIC VIDEO “CAN’T TOUCH THIS.”

Singer-songwriter Kel Adore is an up and coming artist with a natural gift for visual story-telling. Her mission with music is simple: to uncover truth and help people feel understood. Adore shares her music not to merely entertain, but to feed the soul. Kel believes that music has a special way of connecting us and reminding us of what matters most, especially when it is brutally honest.

With backwoods bathed vocals and bona fide southern swagger, Payton Howie is leading the next generation of redneck women. “Country Before Me” honors the women who paved the way for today’s women in country music – their struggles, their triumphs, and even their music. COWGIRL sat down to chat with Payton about the new single, her inspiration, and future plans.

"I've written a lot of songs about the losses and struggles I've had in my life," the former The Voice standout tells PEOPLE. "I wanted to write a song that was about something positive"

...inspiring a new generation of Black female country artists in and around Music City — led by Brittney Spencer, Ashlie Amber, Sacha, Reyna Roberts, Tiera and trio Chapel Hart...

Ozarks FOX AM - Chelsey James performs "Must've Been Drunk"

The mohawked, edgy country performer is "edgy, but not too edgy, while giving the viewer some 'Country Vogue' realness"

“It’s a song about passion,” Amber says. “It’s a song about when you first start dating somebody and you’re both really into each other..."

If the country music community truly values authenticity, then they'll rally behind Ashlie Amber.

“I never really thought of doing that even though I loved it,” Biltonen, who grew up performing in punk, rock and Southern rock bands in high school, says of trying his hand at singing country music. “I just started playing writers rounds here in town. People were liking it. I put out a couple songs and 3 Doors fans loved it and it’s been growing from there.”

Turns out, when someone tells you to “get lost,” it might be a good thing — just ask Josh Gallagher and his wife. The couple’s sense of humor follows them around the globe (sort of) in “Get Lost,” a new video from the indie country artist...

Among a few potential surprise selections, Steele will be performing songs from her new EP, Barefoot—set to be released on Friday, July 31—during her Coastline Livestream Series on Facebook. While each concert is free to view, 100 percent of donations collected will go to support different hunger relief organizations located along California’s coastline.