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.

Oak Ridge Boy Joe Bonsall Passes At Age 76 [Full Obituary]

July 9, 2024/by Robert K Oermann

Joe Bonsall, the high-energy tenor singer of The Oak Ridge Boys, died yesterday (July 9). As a […]

July 8, 2024/by Robert K Oermann

Critically acclaimed Nashville folk-pop artist Mark Germino passed away Wednesday (July 3) at age […]

July 5, 2024/by Robert K Oermann

Just when you thought it was safe to listen to country radio again, here comes some more bro […]

June 28, 2024/by Robert K Oermann

Kinky Friedman, noted for his satirical, comedy country songs, has died at age 79. The […]

June 27, 2024/by Robert K Oermann

Today belongs to country music’s groups and duos. Old Dominion, Maddie & Tae, The Castellows […]

June 24, 2024/by Robert K Oermann

Noted Nashville studio engineer and record producer Joe Scaife has passed away at age 68. He […]

June 20, 2024/by Robert K Oermann

It’s all superstars, no waiting, today in DISClaimer. Packed into this edition of the column […]

June 20, 2024/by Robert K Oermann

Black country staged a triumphant event at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on […]

June 17, 2024/by Robert K Oermann

Buzz Cason, a key figure in Nashville’s emergence as a music center, passed away on Sunday, June […]

June 13, 2024/by Robert K Oermann

You can set your clock to it: every year, the CMA Music Fest ushers in 90 degree weather […]