Country Minute
Country Minute is your daily dose of country music news, stories, and discoveries delivered with heart. Founded by James and Laura Shotwell, we spotlight the artists, songs, and moments shaping today's scene while honoring the legends who built it.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 83 | Founded | 7 years ago | Last Issue | a year ago |
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Mark Chesnutt on His Life and Legacy in Country Music
Country Minute sits down with honky-tonk legend Mark Chesnutt for an honest conversation about his 40+ years in country music. From chart-topping hits to life as an independent artist, Chesnutt opens up about touring, family, and the lesson...
No Fences
This week, we are trying something different. Instead of highlighting an artist or a record, I want to tell you more about this, and me, and (maybe) where it is all headed.
Country Minute turns three later this month. It is incredible to t...
Gavin Adcock and the Making of a Modern Folk Hero
Hey y’all. There’s no easy way to pick back up after 16 months of silence, but life has been a little wild. Between raising our son, who is somehow nearing two, and turning Country Minute into a full-time job, we have been everywhere except...
Cole Swindell Talks New Album Spanish Moss, Picking Hits, and His Country Roots
It’s not every day you get to sit down with one of country music’s biggest stars, but that’s exactly what happened when we interviewed Cole Swindell aboard his tour bus at Country Jam USA 2025 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Just hours before he...
#14: Logan Garrett
In its purest form, country music is an amalgamation of sounds and ideas pulled together from every corner of life. Whether its pulling from the hymns of Appalachia or the instruments of West Africa, country music is the melting pot of soun...
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Country Minute is your daily dose of country music delivered with heart. Founded by James and Laura Shotwell, we spotlight today’s stars and timeless legends, keeping you plugged in, inspired, and part of the conversation.
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