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.

DISClaimer: A Celebration of Songwriting

April 2, 2015/by Robert K Oermann

It all begins with a song. The thing that unites all of the standout records this week is that they […]

March 31, 2015/by Robert K Oermann

Nashville jazz chanteuse, songwriter, radio personality and film, stage and television actor […]

March 26, 2015/by Robert K Oermann

There are tough decisions to be made among the platters on tap this week. For someone who makes […]

March 23, 2015/by Robert K Oermann

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Don Robertson has passed away at age 92. Robertson […]

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 […]