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.

Gospel Great Jerry Goff Passes

July 22, 2019/by Robert K Oermann

Jerry Goff, the 84-year old founder and leader of the Southern-gospel act The Singing Goffs will be buried […]

July 18, 2019/by Robert K Oermann

We are long past due for a survey of current Americana recordings. To my ears’ delight, there is no shortage of new talent […]

July 15, 2019/by Robert K Oermann

Acclaimed Nashville singer-songwriter Russell Smith, 70, died Friday, July 12, due to complications from […]

July 11, 2019/by Robert K Oermann

Nashville’s country performers are as hot as our summer skies today. In a rare […]

June 27, 2019/by Robert K Oermann

For this outing of DisClaimer, it’s all about the future. There are plenty of fine works by […]

June 20, 2019/by Robert K Oermann

I can’t remember when I’ve enjoyed a Nashville pop/rock listening session as much […]

June 13, 2019/by Robert K Oermann

Today is a day for new beginnings. More than half of the hopefuls in this edition […]

June 6, 2019/by Robert K Oermann

What country acts have timed new music for release during CMA Fest? Well, that parade includes […]

May 30, 2019/by Robert K Oermann

Politics and comebacks are in the DisClaimer mix today. Both John Rich and J.D. & The Straight […]

May 29, 2019/by Robert K Oermann

Songwriter, publisher, artist, producer and Music Row ambassador Ralph Murphy died Tuesday […]