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.

Recalling The Country-Rock Sound Of Michael Nesmith

December 13, 2021/by Robert K Oermann

Obituaries for Michael Nesmith, who died Friday (Dec. 10) have understandably focused on his fame as […]

December 9, 2021/by Robert K Oermann

It’s that time of year again. As usual, Nashville musicians have an abundance of holiday offerings, so […]

December 5, 2021/by Robert K Oermann

Grand Ole Opry mainstay Stonewall Jackson, famed for his 1959 pop-crossover smash “Waterloo,” died on […]

December 2, 2021/by Robert K Oermann

As the year winds down, country steps into the national spotlight. The genre’s stars seem to be everywhere […]

November 18, 2021/by Robert K Oermann

Nashville artists dominate this overview of current Americana recordings. Admittedly, I’m mixing in […]

November 16, 2021/by Robert K Oermann

Durable and prolific Music Row studio singer Sudie Callaway died at age 87 on Nov. 10. She was ubiquitous […]

November 11, 2021/by Robert K Oermann

Wednesday’s CMA Awards marked new maturity for the country genre. There were still drinkin’ and cheatin’ […]

November 4, 2021/by Robert K Oermann

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

October 28, 2021/by Robert K Oermann

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

October 27, 2021/by Robert K Oermann

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