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.

Hit Country Songwriter Brett Jones Passes

February 24, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

Nashville songwriter Brett Jones has died at age 69. Jones earned 10 BMI Awards for co-writing […]

February 19, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

The male country-music superstars have their day today, but none of them claimed a DISClaimer […]

February 13, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

Jerry Kennedy, one of the great Nashville record men, has died at age 85. He was a consummate […]

February 12, 2026/by Robert K Oermann

Any playlist smorgasbord that includes such diverse talents as Megan Moroney, The Grascals […]

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 […]