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.

Songwriting Great Sonny Curtis Passes

September 20, 2025/by Robert K Oermann

Singer-songwriter Sonny Curtis died Friday (Sept. 19) at age 88 following a sudden illness […]

September 18, 2025/by Robert K Oermann

This edition of DISClaimer covers country sounds, but takes a few detours along the way […]

September 16, 2025/by Robert K Oermann

Elmer Denzel Irwin, the genial owner of Nashville’s famed dive bar Santa’s Pub, has died at […]

September 11, 2025/by Robert K Oermann

Today’s DISClaimer is awash in nostalgia for classic songs and artists. David Frizzell, The […]

September 9, 2025/by Robert K Oermann

An American music titan was saluted Monday evening (Sept. 8) as rock royalty John Fogerty was […]

September 4, 2025/by Robert K Oermann

We’re all over the musical map today in DISClaimer. For your listening pleasure we have jazzy […]

August 28, 2025/by Robert K Oermann

Music veterans keep pace with the youngsters today in DISClaimer. Little Anthony, Michael Martin […]

August 21, 2025/by Robert K Oermann

I hope you’re in a contemplative mood, because it looks like this is a country-ballad day here […]

August 14, 2025/by Robert K Oermann

Country music is rocking out this week. This edition of DISClaimer features roaring sounds […]

August 7, 2025/by Robert K Oermann

The hallmarks of this edition of DISClaimer are ballads and collaborations. Tugging at the […]