Alison Bonaguro has been writing about country music and the people who make it for the past 16 years. Follow her at @alisonbonaguro.

Calling from Maui, Hawaii, the 'Last Shot' singer discusses the evolution of his craft, how Nashville is a personal safe haven and the meaning behind the brand new tracks from the deluxe edition of Wild World.

After a lifetime of listening to cowboy songs like these, we hope that when it’s our time to ride off into the sunset, there’ll be pick-up men at our side telling us, “Good ride, cowboy. Good ride.”

Chris Kappy - Luke Combs' manager and the man who sits at the helm of Make Wake Artists - imparts his wisdom on taking blind leaps of faith and why we should wake up everyday and "give a fuck".

Calling from his home in Arkansas, Justin Moore settled into a conversation about his new record Straight Outta The Country and - after having a serious think on it - what his essentials were: the five things he could not live without.

An in-depth interview with the ground-breaking, grammy-nominated singer on not being given the same opportunities as a black woman, country radio's lack of importance and being proud of who she is.

Canadian country star Brett Kissel explains why he poured his heart, soul and family into his first official Nashville studio record, and why he's always valued the importance of staying true to your roots.