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.

Steel Guitar Great Pete Finney Passes

February 10, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

Steel guitarist Pete Finney, noted for his work in Americana, pop and country styles, has passed […]

February 10, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

A Celebration of Life for the late Elvis Wade is scheduled for Saturday (Feb. 14). Wade died on […]

February 5, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

It’s an all-star collaborations day here at DISClaimer. You’ve got your HARDY/Tim/Eric/Morgan […]

January 29, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

Country gets philosophical in today’s DISClaimer. Jamey Johnson, Tenille Townes, Della Mae […]

January 22, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

Country music is here to warm your spirits while the weather howls outside. Blake Shelton, Ashley […]

January 22, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

Veteran Music Row publicist Cathy Gurley died suddenly on Tuesday (Jan. 20) at age 76. During […]

January 15, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

Giants walk among us in this edition of DISClaimer. Country titans Vince Gill, Paul Overstreet […]

January 8, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

It’s a country clash of the titans as DISClaimer kicks off a new year. Luke Combs, Zach Top […]

January 8, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Jim McBride died Tuesday morning (Jan. 6) at age 78 […]

December 31, 2025/by Robert K Oermann

It has been MusicRow’s tradition for decades to salute each year’s fallen in our Nashville music […]