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Shauna Castorena

(She/Her)
Arkansas, Nashville, Oklahoma
Covers:  Country Music, Country Concert Tours, Music Industry
OG W.C. est. 2004 Collab: shauna@whiskeychick.rocks

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Meet Abbey Pierce: Arkansas Is Quietly Raising Another Country Powerhouse

Meet Abbey Pierce: Arkansas Is Quietly Raising Another Country Powerhouse

Country Music News Blog — Arkansas singer-songwriter Abbey Pierce steps into the spotlight with Don't Call Me Darlin', a confident debut rooted in '90s country spirit.

CRS 2026 New Faces: The Artists Country Radio Is Betting On Next

CRS 2026 New Faces: The Artists Country Radio Is Betting On Next

Country Music News Blog — CRS has revealed its 2026 New Faces of Country Music lineup, spotlighting the artists country radio believes are poised for major breakout success.

Broadway in Nashville: A Dangerous Playground for Predators?

Broadway in Nashville: A Dangerous Playground for Predators?

Country Music News Blog — Drink Spiking, Rideshare Dangers, and Human Trafficking-Is Broadway in Nashville Still Safe for Country Music Fans?

New York City?! Is Country Music Officially Seeing Another 90's Style Boom? - Shauna WhiskeyChick...

New York City?! Is Country Music Officially Seeing Another 90's Style Boom? - Shauna WhiskeyChick...

whiskeychick.rocks — With 28 country songs on the Billboard Hot 100, it's official: country music is back, and it's thriving in every corner-even New York City! Are we seeing a new 90s-style country boom?

My Experience with a Copperhead Snake Bite: What to Expect - Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

My Experience with a Copperhead Snake Bite: What to Expect - Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

whiskeychick.rocks — Dealing with snakes is a common chore amongst homesteaders. I was caught off guard by a copperhead snake on my homestead one Saturday morning. This is my personal experience getting bit, seeking emergency care, and what happened after I left the hospital to heal at home.

Jelly Roll's Musical Marathon: A Race to Burnout? - Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

Jelly Roll's Musical Marathon: A Race to Burnout? - Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

whiskeychick.rocks — Jelly Roll's non-stop releases and appearances are a testament to his talent and hustle, but there's a fine line between staying relevant and overloading his fans-and himself.

Are Your Favorite Artists Really Industry Plants? - Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

Are Your Favorite Artists Really Industry Plants? - Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

whiskeychick.rocks — An "industry plant" is an artist who seems to have been created, groomed, or heavily promoted by major music industry players like record labels, producers, or management companies, but presented to us as if they emerged organically from the grassroots scene.Read on to find out more about the plague of plants in today's music industry ecosystem...

In Defense of Miranda Lambert - Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

In Defense of Miranda Lambert - Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

whiskeychick.rocks — Newsflash... Buying a ticket to a show does not mean you own the artist, or the venue. You are not entitled to break venue policies then act the victim. The artist does not have to be gracious when you behave badly enough to impact the show for the people around you.

What Is "Blue Dot Fever" & How Does It Affect Concert Fans? - Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

What Is "Blue Dot Fever" & How Does It Affect Concert Fans? - Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

whiskeychick.rocks — There has been a rash of artists both in and outside of country music canceling highly promoted tours in the last few weeks. Notable examples include Post Malone, Meghan Trainor, Kenny Chesney, and the Pussycat Dolls. While each act has cited a different official reason, industry professionals have noticed a common thread among many of these cancellations: unsold tickets. In fact, the pattern has become so noticeable that it has taken on a name of its own: “blue dot fever.” And I think ticket resellers helped create the problem in the first place.