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 Single Reviews: Jameson Rodgers, Tenille Townes, Nate Smith

With five contenders this week, the folks at Sony are on fire. Drew Green, Willie Nelson and Tenille […]

Music City’s major labels yield to feisty, independent artists this week. Despite the presence of strong […]

October 27, 2021 in Obituary /by Robert K Oermann

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Rose Lee Maphis, noted for country hits and TV appearances in the 1950s […]

Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame member Sonny Osborne died Sunday (Oct. 24) at age 83. Regarded as one of […]

There’s an awful lot of pop music in this week’s “country” round-up edition of DISClaimer. Holding […]

Country newcomers shine brightly today in DisClaimer. Vying for our attention are Rod & Rose, Dalton […]

This productive listening session perfectly mixed country newcomers and stars. In the latter category […]

George Frayne, known to music lovers as Commander Cody, died Sunday (Sept. 26) at age 77. As the leader […]

September 30, 2021 in Featured2, Reviews /by Robert K Oermann

There’s more than a touch of Americana influence in today’s country edition of DisClaimer. Frankly, it’s what […]

September 29, 2021 in Obituary /by Robert K Oermann

Sue Thompson, the western-swing singer who became a “teen” pop star of the 1960s, passed away on Sept. 23 […]