Robert K Oermann, Author at MusicRow.com

Robert K. Oermann is a longtime contributor to MusicRow. He is a respected music critic, author and historian.

Country TV Pioneer Bayron Binkley Passes

Nashville producer/director Bayron Binkley died at age 89 on Monday (April 25). Known as “Bink,” he […]

In 1979, I was a librarian at the Country Music Hall of Fame, and an aspiring entertainer named Naomi […]

That cool breeze you feel comes from Canada this week. North-of-the-border stars High Valley, Brett […]

The listening highlights were sparse today in DISClaimer. To be sure, there is a lot of competent […]

April 14, 2022 in Reviews /by Robert K Oermann

The major-label, heavy hitters pretty much ruled this edition of DISClaimer. Contending for Disc of […]

Diversity is the name of the game today at DISClaimer. You’ll find soul singing, gospel energy, country […]

April 5, 2022 in Obituary /by Robert K Oermann

Bluegrass Hall of Fame member and Grammy Award winner Roland White died at age 83 on April 1 following […]

It’s a pop-country day here at DISClaimer. With Maren Morris, The Brethren, Ya’Boyz and CB30 setting […]

This is Collaboration Day here at DISClaimer. Today’s review stack is replete with match-ups—Blackberry […]

March 22, 2022 in Obituary /by Robert K Oermann

Gospel-quartet mainstay David O. Will died at age 78 on March 4 in Hendersonville. He was best known […]