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This week's interview is with Canadian singer-songwriter, MacKenzie Porter who released her debut full-length album called Nobody's Born With A Broken Heart last Friday (26th April), and I caught up with her to discuss the album . Hello MacKenzie, Congratulations on the album, before I go into that I have to ask with you having played London last year, how did you find it? “It was such a fun experience. I can’t wait to come back! The audiences there are so invested and in it with you. The second you’ll have me back, I’m coming back to London!” You have just released your debut album, how did the songs for the album come about? “It came from me being in writer’s rooms and writing my story, and also from having some of my friends send me songs that they’ve written. It’s been a whole 3 or 4 years in the making, so this record is the songs that I feel the most connected to.” The 19 songs chosen take you on a journey was this the aim of Nobody's Born With A Broken Heart? “Totall...

Today (Friday 26th April) will see Canadian singer-songwriter,  MacKenzie Porter  release her debut full-length album called Nobody's Born With A Broken Heart which is made up of 19 songs. Easy To Miss  begins with soft guitar instrumental complimenting MacKenzie's crisp tones beautifully. There is so much vulnerability with the song's lyrics. The chorus is beautifully written due to it being filled with a lot of warmth amongst all of the heartbreak. Easy To Miss is based on a lot of experience which makes for some fantastic listening with many layers thanks to its touching lyrics, the hurt you use is brilliant and great how MacKenzie has tapped into her vulnerability for this song. The softer vocal tones within the songs final verse and chorus are brilliantly beautiful. Young At Heart  is one of those songs that I think a lot of people will be able to resonate with as it's one of those songs that listeners in their 20's will get and mixed with her crisp tone ma...

Last night (Saturday 20th April), Multi-Platinum selling country artist Scotty McCreery was officially welcomed into the Grand Ole Opry family by Opry member Josh Turner who was joined by a surprise guest, Country Music Hall of Famer and Opry member, Randy Travis. Scotty performed his Top 6 and climbing single, Cab in a Solo, Fall of Summer from his upcoming album, Rise and Fall due for release on Friday 10th May as well as Randy Travis’ iconic, Three Wooden Crosses before being joined onstage by his friends and heroes, Josh Turner and Randy Travis. “I stand here tonight proud of the fact that I bridged the gap between the generation of Randy Travis and Scotty McCreery,” shared Josh Turner. “Only time will tell who will be inspired by Scotty.” Photo Credit: Chris Hollo After sharing the chorus of the George Jones classic, Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes,   an emotional Josh Turner continued:  “Scotty is not only a fine singer and a songwriter but he’s a great man, husband, and ...

Today (Friday 19th April) will see singer-songwriter, Presley Tennant  release her latest single, Somebody Like You which is Presley's first release since 2022. Photo Credit:  Raul Esparza Somebody Like You  begins with an upbeat instrumental setting the tone for the song wonderfully. With Presley's crisp tone it's great how the lyrics right from the start allow you to have your own take on the song thinking back to that relationship or even a friendship that you thought would last and didn't. The chorus is beautifully written and listeners can hear a little vulnerability from Presley allowing for some standout moments. The second verse sees Somebody Like You take a different turn which is wonderful to hear as you see another side of who Presley is as an artist allowing for some fantastic tones to be shown. Presley definitely wears her heart on her sleeve throughout Somebody Like You. My favourite moment of the song comes in the bridge/ soft chorus as everything about i...

With Drama Queens filmed in Manchester and the North West, hits our screens tonight (Wednesday 10th April) following the lives of Hollyoaks' Jorgie Porter (Theresa McQueen), Jamelia (Sharon Bailey), Rita Simons (Marie Fielding). Emmerdale's Amy Walsh (Tracy Metcalfe), Laura Norton (Kerry Wyatt) and Roxy Shahidi (Leyla Harding).  Coronation Street's Lucy Fallon (Bethany Platt) as well as actresses and cousins, Ellie Leach (Faye Windass) and Brooke Vincent (Sophie Webster). Drama Queens viewers can expect an inside look at the real, unscripted lives of these soap stars, going behind the scenes of red-carpet events, awards ceremonies, holidays, house moves, and precious family moments. With the soap stars leading interconnected lives, the series introduces the genuine friendship groups between them. When Amy Walsh was asked about appearing in Emmerdale for 10 years, how are you feeling about letting viewers your real life  "It's been really good, really fun. We've...

Country Singer-Songwriter, Ashley Cooke who is signed to Big Loud last night (Sunday 7th April) won her first-ever CMT Music Award win for Breakthrough Female Video of the Year with “your place” which is also in the Top 15 and climbing. The CMT Award's aired last night live from Austin, Texas on CBS, the achievement serves as both her first award nomination and first major award win, marking a significant milestone in the “promising Nashville up-and-comer's” (Los Angeles Times) burgeoning career. As she took center stage at the University of Texas' Moody Center, Ashley stunned in a turquoise ensemble by The Sei and shoes by Charles & Keith before expressing her gratitude to her fans, team and supporters. Photo Credit: Robby Klein “I'm just taking a minute to soak this in because I have dreamed of winning an award like a CMT Award for so long,” shared Ashley from the stage. “This is my very first CMT Award, and award in general, so thank you so much. Thank you, Lord...

This week's interview is with Kirstie Kraus who is currently on her first UK tour and I recently caught up with her to discuss her experiences for being in the UK as well as her latest single. Kirstie, it's wonderful to speak with you after 12 months, how are you today? I am doing so fabulous today! Thank you so much. Are you enjoying being back in the UK? So far it's been wonderful! I have been here for 2.5 weeks and I have 2.5 more weeks to go! You performed at C2C last month with Thomas Kavanagh with your duet, Who Am I Gonna Love did you enjoy the experience? Last year was fabulous and this year I got to come back and join him again all three days at the Observatory for C2C! Also this year at C2C I got to team up with CountryLine and continue my work with them as a host in England as well! Did you have time to enjoy any of the other artists performing at the festival? I certainly did! I got to catch Hannah Dasher, Jeff Cohen, Gasoline & Matches and Teigen Gayse! Con...