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- Industry Ink: Brad Paisley, Eric Church, Grand Ole Opry, More April 29, 2025
- Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge & Concert Set For June 3 April 29, 2025
- Weekly Register: Morgan Wallen Reclaims Top Spot On Country Streaming Charts April 29, 2025
- Mark Wills’ ‘Greatest Hits’ Album Gets Vinyl Treatment For First Time June 6 April 29, 2025
- Songwriters Hall Of Fame Reveals 2025 Scholarship Recipients April 29, 2025
- Cole Swindell Notches 13th No. 1 With ‘Forever To Me’ April 29, 2025
- Brian Kelley To Celebrate Summer On ‘Sunshine State Of Mind Tour’ April 29, 2025
- Listening & Lifting: David Conrad To Be Honored At CMA Triple Play Awards [Interview] April 29, 2025
- Gretchen Wilson Joins CBS Competition ‘The Road’ April 29, 2025
- Dolly Parton To Publish Third Children’s Book Featuring Her God-Dog, Billy The Kid April 29, 2025
DISClaimer Single Reviews (9/15/10)
/by Robert K OermannThis is apparently Country Ballads Week. Almost all of the class acts in this stack of platters are making their marks with slower tempi fare. James Otto, Lorrie Morgan, John Mellencamp, Charlie Louvin, the LoCash Cowboys, Jerrod Niemann and Teea Goans ain’t about rockin’ the house. They have generally thoughtful things to say.
DISClaimer Single Reviews (9/8/10)
/by Robert K OermannThe competition is at a really high level this week. I can’t remember when there were so many really fine songs going head to head during one listening session. “I Make a Difference,” “Bad Angel,” “Raymond” and “Who Are You When I’m Not Around” all tugged at my emotions in different ways. It’s also a really good sign when there are so many worthy newcomers making noise.
DISClaimer Single Reviews (9/1/10)
/by Robert K OermannYou say you want some tempo tunes? Well, step right up. This week’s stack of platters contains a bevy of boppers. Marty Stuart, The McClymonts, Blaine Larsen, Mason Douglas and Eric Heatherly are all tapping their toes. Margaret Durante and Jewel are both breezy, too.
DISClaimer Single Reviews (8/25/10)
/by Robert K OermannThe stars are blindingly bright this week. Here for your listening enjoyment are top-tier new sounds from Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland and Jamey Johnson. That’s what I call an embarrassment of riches. Up-and-comers like Jaron & The Long Road to Love and Crossin’ Dixon have fresh offerings, too.
DISClaimer Single Reviews (8/18/10)
/by Robert K OermannThese may be the Dog Days of summer, but some of the puppies in this stack of new tunes are as cute as the dickens. Ashley Gearing, Taylor Swift, The Roys and Amber Hayes are all bopping brightly. Joey + Rory have teamed with The Zac Brown Band to record an excellent ode to country’s core fans. Jesse Lee wins the DisCovery Award. She not only has a richly evocative country vocal style, but also the listening session’s best written song.
DISClaimer Single Reviews (8/11/10)
/by Robert K OermannIt’s Independents’ Day. As regular readers know, I occasionally like to stray off the major-label path and devote a column entirely to indies. Just to survey the scene and see what’s going on.
DISClaimer Single Reviews (8/4/10)
/by Robert K OermannCan I get a witness for Lloyd Maines? The steel-guitar wonder is behind two of the finest country performances in this stack of platters. And in the case of James Hand, I mean Country with a capital “C.”
DISClaimer Single Reviews (7/28/10)
/by Robert K OermannAmong the new super sounds are efforts by Mark Chesnutt, Train, Kenny Chesney and Matt Kennon. Newcomers Kathe Knight, Manning-Dickson and The Ketucky Linemen are also welcome additions to our audio environment.
DISClaimer Single Reviews (7/21/10)
/by Robert K OermannWith temperatures on Music Row soaring into the upper 90s this week, I’m taking every opportunity to stay here at my desk. Including penning today’s roundup of new country sounds.
DISClaimer Single Reviews (7/14/10)
/by Robert K OermannIt’s Duo Day! All three of our top contenders this week are teams of two. If your taste runs to authentic, nostalgic country music I urge you to seek out Keeping Up Appearances by Texas-based label-mates Amber Digby and Justin Trevino. It does my heart good to hear that somebody is still making music this pure and fine.