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.

Former CBS Records, Warner, Asylum Music Exec Stan Byrd Dies At 77

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 […]

May 14, 2020/by Robert K Oermann

It sounds to me like Music Row has springtime on its mind. Jordan Davis, Eric Paslay and Sam […]

May 12, 2020/by Robert K Oermann

Legendary country music entrepreneur Charles “Fuzzy” Owen passed away on Monday (May 11) at age […]

May 9, 2020/by Robert K Oermann

Founding Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame member Little Richard died at age 87 on Saturday (May 9) in Middle […]

May 7, 2020/by Robert K Oermann

Don’t forget Mom this weekend, because the country stars sure aren’t.Our “mama” songs in today’s […]

May 4, 2020/by Robert K Oermann

Nostalgia for ’90s country seems to be everywhere.Let’s not forget that many of those legacy acts are still […]

April 30, 2020/by Robert K Oermann

Willie Nelson celebrated his 87th birthday yesterday (April 29). We have two tunes this week saluting the Red Headed […]