Lonesome Highway

Growing up in small town Michigan, Michelle Billingsley packed her bags and headed to Los Angeles to seek fame and fortune as an actress.  Her life story mirrors that of hordes of young wannabees, following their dreams, only to quit Los Angeles, bruised and broken by rejection and failed romances.

Rather than allowing the sordid experiences to break her spirit, Billingsley dusted herself down, took stock and planned her next move. Moving to Chicago, where she presently resides, she revisited that period of her life and her younger years, to construct the ten songs that surface on NOT THE MARRYING KIND. The tales within the songs aim for the jugular and more often than not, score a direct hit. They are at times perturbing, seldom polite, more often than not irreverent and frequently amusing. READ MORE…

Alongside new releases from Whitney Rose and Damien Jurado, there’s a great review of Craig Gerdes’ new record, Tough As Nails, in Lonesome Highway’s latest album roundup: “Turbo-charged rocking’ country music,” Stephen Rapid writes. “A road warrior and hard assed outlaw … however, it should be noted that under that seemingly tough exterior lies a more tender side.” READ MORE…

No sign of taking the foot off the gas for Atlanta Georgia rockers Drivin N Cryin. Over three decades on the road and they’re still raising hell! Their recent release Live The Love Beautiful is their 19th studio recording and it’s a gem! Front man Kevin Kinney has also released nine solo albums throughout his career and remains as committed and enthusiastic to his art as ever. Drivin N Cryin play a number of showcases at AmericanaFest in Nashville next month and we caught up with the passionate Kinney for a whistle stop journey across an accomplished and continuing career for him and his band.

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