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.

Canadian Country Legend Tommy Hunter Passes

July 6, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame member Tommy Hunter died on Thursday (July 2) at […]

July 2, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

As we head into the holiday weekend, the country superstars are singing our steamy-hot soundtrack […]

June 25, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

DISClaimer features an invasion of Texans this week. The listening session featured Angel […]

June 18, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

This week’s country-music stew is about groups and collaborations. One of those groups […]

June 11, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

Kenny Sharp was in the running for the DISCovery Award, as was folkie STELLA LEFTY. But […]

June 4, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

It’s an upbeat day here at DISClaimer. The listening session was dominated by tempo tunes […]

May 28, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

There’s a lovely display of the various sounds of country music in today’s DISClaimer. For […]

May 19, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

Dennis Locorriere, the lead singer of the rock band Dr. Hook, has died at age 76. He was the […]

May 14, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

Old friends dominate this roundup of current country tunes. Reaching out with audio handshakes […]

May 14, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert at the Opry House became a moment in music history on […]