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: Baby Acts Steal The Musical Thunder

April 16, 2014/by Robert K Oermann

The baby acts stole the thunder from the established stars this week. As much as I loved the […]

April 9, 2014/by Robert K Oermann

There’s a lot to like in today’s survey of current Americana records. Both of the bands here, […]

April 2, 2014/by Robert K Oermann

Unquestionably the two best records in this stack belong to Martina McBride and Carlene Carter […]

March 26, 2014/by Robert K Oermann

Since this is Tin Pan South week, it’s appropriate that this stack of platters is dominated by […]

March 19, 2014/by Robert K Oermann

It is pathetic how few women are on the Country charts these days. Meanwhile, pop radio embraces […]

March 14, 2014/by Robert K Oermann

Kahanek is best known for his work in radio promotion. He was the vice president of Country promotion […]

March 12, 2014/by Robert K Oermann

Amid a sea of mediocrity, we have two vocal beacons of light this week. They are David Nail and Joe Nichols […]

March 5, 2014/by Robert K Oermann

Four of our major-label rock bands have new sounds this week. So be sure and check out the latest […]

February 26, 2014/by Robert K Oermann

I think I hear sounds of warmer days to come. Branch & Dean, Gwen Sebastian and Eric Paslay all […]

February 25, 2014/by Robert K Oermann

Funeral services for Penny DeHaven will be held Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 […]