MAKING IT HAPPEN
Mikayla Lane: Infuses Yesterday’s Country Music Heritage Into Today’s Contemporary Country Sound
Mikayla Lane: Infuses Yesterday’s Country Music Heritage Into Today’s Contemporary Country Sound
Mikayla Lane: Infuses Yesterday’s Country Music Heritage Into Today’s Contemporary Country Sound
Inspired by traditional country music and the western lifestyle, sixteen-year-old Mikayla Lane is a vibrant, young trendsetter who infuses yesterday’s heritage into today’s contemporary sound. The gal from Tulsa is ambitious and driven--traits branded by her upbringing, lifestyle, personality and passions. With heart, vision and talent beyond her years, she knows what she wants and is determined to chase her dream. Mikayla has become a sought-after show opener at fairs and festivals, and a regular performer on some of the most renowned honky tonks and stages (Ole Red/Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa). Her newest single “Wild Like The Wind” is set to be released in August; the track serves as an introduction to her EP (featuring Mikayla Lane originals), titled MILES FROM NOWHERE, due September 2021.
Presley & Taylor: Sister Duo With Incredible Harmonies!
Mikayla Lane: Infuses Yesterday’s Country Music Heritage Into Today’s Contemporary Country Sound
Mikayla Lane: Infuses Yesterday’s Country Music Heritage Into Today’s Contemporary Country Sound
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Deans Of Nashville had the honor of interviewing Presley & Taylor! Check it out! Sibling harmonies… there’s just nothing like them. Match those harmonies with a fresh country sound, communicated through the bond of sisters and best friends, inseparable in performance and in life, and you have something truly special. That’s Presley & Taylor. This hard-working duo exhibits atypical maturity for an act barely in their twenties. Far from an overnight success, Presley & Taylor have honed their craft since their early teenage years, along the way performing a sold out show with Pam Tillis at the Grand Ole Opry, hitting sanctioned CMA Fest stages several years in a row, and opening for the likes of Martina McBride, Jimmie Allen and many more. Their talent and tenacity attracted the attention of industry veteran James Stroud, whose name is attached as writer, musician or producer to over 150 #1 hits, and he serves to this day as their music producer.
Townsend: Taking the Music Scene By Storm
Mikayla Lane: Infuses Yesterday’s Country Music Heritage Into Today’s Contemporary Country Sound
Sofia Claire: "I Don't Feel Like Dancin' Today" and "Always Almost Over You"
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Singer Songwriter Townsend writes her song from her heart. She joined the Deans Of Nashville to go through her latest single "Stay" along with several other tracks which have goosebump moments in them. Townsend has been in the music industry scene for many years, opening for chart-topping artists including Kris Allen, Andy Davis, and Ben Rector, and more.
Sofia Claire: "I Don't Feel Like Dancin' Today" and "Always Almost Over You"
Sofia Claire: "I Don't Feel Like Dancin' Today" and "Always Almost Over You"
Sofia Claire: "I Don't Feel Like Dancin' Today" and "Always Almost Over You"
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A soon to be country super star (mark our words) Sofia Claire joined the Deans of Nashville to discuss her songs "I Don't Feel Like Dancing Today" and "Always Almost Over You". We talk about the success of her songs on Tik Tok, The bass drop in Willow's "Meet Me At Our Spot", and so much more.
Born and raised in California, Sofia Claire a Redwood City, CA native, who has been singing since she was ten years old captivates Country music lovers with her sensual, honest vocal style and love for all things cowgirl. Influenced by Country artists Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Tyler Childers, Ian Munsick, Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, Joe Diffie and Randy Travis, she combines her passions of dance, riding and singing together in her music and offers it all,
Dave Herrera Is Hella Country
Sofia Claire: "I Don't Feel Like Dancin' Today" and "Always Almost Over You"
Heather H. Burwell: "Grief Doesn't Do Math"
Dave Herrera joined the Deans Of Nashville to discuss his new single "Hella Country". Dave Herrera, and his new, upbeat single "Hella Country,’ is more than a catchy tune. It is a celebration of a lifestyle encouraging people to embrace what makes them country. Dave saw secondary radio success with his second release, "Visiting Nashville," in 2021. Since that release, he has come out with two other singles, "Boys Were Back in Town," and a song about the first love of his life – a 69' Chevelle – titled "My First 69." Dave continues to put his spin on Cali-Country music as he combines pop beats, electric guitars, and the storytelling lyrics of country music.
Heather H. Burwell: "Grief Doesn't Do Math"
Sofia Claire: "I Don't Feel Like Dancin' Today" and "Always Almost Over You"
Heather H. Burwell: "Grief Doesn't Do Math"
Author and Chaplain, Heather H. Burwell has announced the release of her newest book, "Grief Doesn’t Do Math". Heather join the Deans Of Nashville to discuss critical aspects of the book to help people who are grieving. The book offers comfort and connection, this guide envisions a new way to experience and endure the grieving process on one’s own terms because grief is unique to each person. Grief Doesn’t Do Math addresses the well-known five stages of grief while envisioning a wider lens for grievers. Based on Heather’s personal experience of being widowed with a 4-year-old, she’s written the book called Grief Doesn’t Do Math. It includes journal entries, poems, and reflections written over the course of seven years by author Heather H. Burwell as she experienced her own journey of grief.
We also discussed Heather's beautiful music.
Zachariah Malachi: Honky Tonk By Way of Detroit
Zachariah Malachi: Honky Tonk By Way of Detroit
Zachariah Malachi: Honky Tonk By Way of Detroit
Sometimes traditional--sometimes bringing a new sound to a familiar tune, Zachariah Malachi is as genuine a honky tonk artist as any we've previously heard. Growing up outside of Detroit while being part of a family of East Tennesseans, Zachariah was obsessed with the lonesome moan of Hank Williams. Picking up rhythm guitar at an adolescent age, he strived to be a hillbilly singer like many of his mentors. On many Fridays and Saturdays, you could find him singing in local bars before he was even of age to taste any whiskey.