Annie Reuter is a GRAMMY.com contributor.
Cam admits she's been in survival mode for the past five years. But it resulted in one of her most authentic projects to date. All Things Light, her reflective new album out now via RCA Records, sees the country singer/songwriter embracing life's highs and lows. Cam started crafting All Things Light by herself during a period she describes as "insane";…
Since launching 100 years ago, the Grand Ole Opry has become the pinnacle of country music, serving as a hallowed stage for the genre's legends and future stars. Many of them have been invited to become Opry members, which remains the highest achievement for a country artist. "Being part of the Grand Ole Opry's story is the greatest honor in…
Nashville may be known as Music City to most, but to those in the music industry, it's the "10-Year Town." While overnight successes can happen, for most creatives, it's a slow and steady climb — and in Nashville specifically, the story often goes that it takes a decade before catching that big break. Acts like reigning ACM and CMA Female…
Dolly Parton estimates that she has written close to 3,000 songs throughout her illustrious seven-decade career. While 450 of those songs have been recorded, Parton hasn't always been the artist to sing them: Merle Haggard, Hank Williams Jr. and Kenny Rogers have famously recorded and released tracks written by the 10-time GRAMMY winner. "I love to write songs for men,"…
