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.

Music Greats Rally Monday for Billy Block

March 20, 2015/by Robert K Oermann

The stars of Americana music are aligning to perform at today’s Ryman Auditorium celebration […]

March 19, 2015/by Robert K Oermann

In today’s exploration of the fringes of the country music world, I found plenty to like. […]

March 12, 2015/by Robert K Oermann

Well, whaddaya know: There are seven female voices in this week’s column. That’s big news for the […]

March 11, 2015/by Robert K Oermann

Billy Block, one of the founding figures of the Americana music movement, has died at age 59 […]

March 9, 2015/by Robert K Oermann

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Wayne Kemp, who wrote hits for such superstars as […]

March 6, 2015/by Robert K Oermann

This is a week for beginners. Fully eight of these 10 artists are making their debuts in the […]

March 2, 2015/by Robert K Oermann

A celebration of the life of James “Spider” Wilson is scheduled for 1 p.m. this afternoon […]

February 26, 2015/by Robert K Oermann

It’s all stars, no waiting, here at the CRS convention in Music City. With the big-shot radio […]

February 24, 2015/by Robert K Oermann

Renowned songwriter and session keyboardist Bobby Emmons died Monday night at age 72. […]

February 19, 2015/by Robert K Oermann

The women of Americana are in the spotlight more than ever this winter. Rosanne Cash swept all […]