The 11th Annual Josie Awards were held on November 1 at the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville, Tennessee. Below is a picture gallery of the artists I interviewed.
The 2025 Josie Awards Photo Gallery
Music Spotlight: Rebecca Lynn Howard
Rebecca Lynn Howard's I'm Not Who You Think I Am is the cream of the crop of her two decades of songwriting. The album speaks to the power of homespun Appalachian wisdom that fuels her latest recording.
Music Spotlight: Josie Sal
Country music's rising powerhouse, 13-year-old Josie Sal, is making waves again with her latest single, “Fake Friends.” The track highlights Josie's fearless spirit and her signature blend of country roots with a modern edge.
Music Spotlight: Ira Dean
Country artist and hit songwriter Ira Dean releases his long-awaited full-length album, I Got Roads, via 8 Track Entertainment/Warner Music Group/ADA.
Harper Grace and Franklin Jonas Release ‘IDK’
Curb Records newcomer Harper Grace and rising artist Franklin Jonas risk heartbreak with haunting country duet “IDK.”
Lewis Brice Releases ‘She Loves My Country’
Lewis Brice releases fun remake of Puddle of Mudd’s “She Hates Me” with the reimagined, “She Loves My Country.”
Rob Mayes Releases New EP ‘Can You Hear Me Now’
Rob Mayes Releases his newest EP, ‘Can you Hear Me Now,” which is a personal collection of some his most genre-bending songs.
Music Spotlight: Six Gun Sally
A powerhouse of accomplished musicians and extraordinary vocalists, Six Gun Sally pays homage to the greatest southern and classic rock bands of the 70s.
LANCO Announces Sophomore Album and Tour for 2025
Riser House Record’s LANCO has released their highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘We’re Gonna’ Make It,” as they announce their tour by the same name.
Kasey Tyndall Releases Self-Titled Album
Released on February 28th, Kasey Tyndall’s self-titled debut album on MNRK Music features her most vulnerable songwriting yet, with each song introducing a different layer that makes up who she is today.
Bethany Writes 