Artist: Southern Avenue Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee Latest Album: Family Personal Nicknames (or rejected band names): We don't remember any rejected band names, but being from Memphis we definitely call everybody "mane." Answers have been provided by Tierinii Jackson, Southern Avenue lead vocalist and songwriter. What was the first moment that you knew you wanted to…

Artist: DownRiver Collective Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee Latest Release: "Come On Back" (single) Personal Nicknames (or rejected band names): The Upstream Association Which artist has influenced you the most – and how? Well, this one is pretty easy for me, as it’s the artist I’m named after, Alison Krauss. One of my earliest memories is of…

From her early days as a young fiddler picking up prizes at youth fiddle competitions, accomplishment has defined Alison Krauss’ career. She’s cleaned up on trophies from the Recording Academy, the International Bluegrass Music Association, and numerous other acronymned institutions, and earned the highest civilian honor in her birth state of Illinois last year. She…

Jaimee Harris is a thoughtful songwriter, a kind and quirky human, and an insightful individual. It was an honor to speak with her about her upcoming tour, the inspiration behind her songs, and how she takes care of her mental health in a demanding industry. Our conversation touches on everything from her daily routine –…

I’m rarely satisfied with the status quo. And I love roots music that is bona fide. Well, I’ve used up most of my Latin vocabulary very quickly. I didn’t know what "Tempus Fugit" meant until I got a wonderful new song from Tim Stafford and Missy Raines, both great artists, writers, and old friends. Missy…