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.

Nashville Troubadour Jimbeau Hinson Passes

March 7, 2022/by Robert K Oermann

Singer-songwriter Jimbeau Hinson passed away on Friday afternoon (March 4) at age 70. He wrote hits […]

March 4, 2022/by Robert K Oermann

Warner Mack, who died on Tuesday (March 1) in suburban Nashville, had a dozen top 10 country hits […]

March 3, 2022/by Robert K Oermann

It’s country-ballad day here at DISClaimer. Whether singing the blues or celebrating romance, the […]

February 28, 2022/by Robert K Oermann

Georgia-based songwriter Mike Dekle died Thursday (Feb. 24) at age 77 after a battle with lung […]

February 24, 2022/by Robert K Oermann

DISClaimer salutes Black History Month this week, because country music is having a historic moment […]

February 24, 2022/by Robert K Oermann

Singer-songwriter Kerry Chater has died at age 76. Chater is best known as the co-writer of such […]

February 17, 2022/by Robert K Oermann

There’s a lot of country tradition in this week’s DISClaimer. We have western swing, courtesy of […]

February 10, 2022/by Robert K Oermann

It’s in with the new and in with the old today in DISClaimer. I’m pleased to report that we have a […]

February 3, 2022/by Robert K Oermann

Today, we shower country record makers with a plethora of praises. The award for Best Drinking Song […]

January 27, 2022/by Robert K Oermann

The winter wind is chilling, but the sounds of Americana are warm indeed. This week’s overview of the […]