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: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Lucinda Williams, John Prine

June 18, 2020/by Robert K Oermann

The abiding importance of song craftsmanship is on full display in this week’s Americana […]

June 18, 2020/by Robert K Oermann

“Don’t Take the Girl” co-writer Larry W. Johnson died on June 16 at age 69. The song was a massive hit […]

June 17, 2020/by Robert K Oermann

Country songwriter Glenn Ray passed away on Thursday (June 11) at the age of 82. He is best known […]

June 11, 2020/by Robert K Oermann

The opposing forces of pop and country are lined up in this week’s playlist. On one side are Adam Hambrick and […]

June 5, 2020/by Robert K Oermann

A visitation and a Celebration of Life service have been set for late guitarist Jimmy Capps. Visitation will […]

June 4, 2020/by Robert K Oermann

When times are hard, you can always count on Nashville’s music makers to get you through […]

May 29, 2020/by Robert K Oermann

Veteran country record promoter and Music Row businessman Stan Byrd died in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee […]

May 28, 2020/by Robert K Oermann

Some days, your favorite music comes from the most unexpected places. This week, we have great new tunes […]

May 27, 2020/by Robert K Oermann

Nashville instrumentalist Bucky Baxter passed away in Florida on Monday (May 25) at age 65. Best known […]

May 21, 2020/by Robert K Oermann

So many of my favorites checked in with new music this week.My personal playlist always has room for anything […]