Interview with Paul McDonald

American Idol Finalist -Paul McDonald
Chrystal talks with her favorite Season 10 American Idol contestant (who auditioned in Nashville), Paul McDonald. Paul discusses taking Idol less mainstream, how he felt about the show before his experience compared to after, coming back to Nashville, and what’s in the future for him, The Grand [...]

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Prior to shipping off to Austin for SXSW madness, one of my dearest friends (and an incredible artist herself), Jennifer Quiroz, came to Nashville on business. Since she couldn’t come with me to Austin, we decided to check out a showcase at The Basement which featured a lineup of artists that were [...]

Before their first show on the “Decembersongs” tour, I caught up with Dan Navarro and Sally Barris to talk about this holiday singer/songwriter collaboration, and how the idea differs from what they are used to.
Dan Navarro
The show that night at Bluebird Café was a most warm and cozy way to bring in the spirit of the season.  In dimlit tranquility [...]

Last week, I talked with Joe Malmuth of the Floridian Rock/Pop band, Hollywood LoveScene (interview above). I love talking to bands on the brink of breakthrough. Living in a city of so many talented bands and artists hoping to “make it” (whether that be superstardom or not having to work a day job), it’s rejuvenating to speak to [...]

I cannot express in words how excited I was to score this interview! I first heard of Skrillex a few months ago when I attended the Abstract Festival in San Diego. I was blown away by his live set and instantly became addicted!

In the interview Skrillex mentions it being divine intervention that we [...]

It has been complete madness around Nashville lately. Show after show after show, and there’s no feasible way to fit them all in. Also, CMA Award week is rapidly approaching, so there’s lot to prepare for.
I’ve been wanting to see Carrie’s “Play On” tour, but I didn’t see how it was going to [...]