Single Review: Maren Morris, “I Could Use a Love Song”
Another solid radio single undermined by its production choices.
Single Review: Delta Rae, “A Long and Happy Life”
Country radio would be better if it embraced the talent and optimism of Delta Rae.
Single Review: Midland, “Drinkin’ Problem”
Take your authenticity fetishes elsewhere; this single is just fine.
NPR “Turning the Tables” List – A Conversation, Part Six: Pop Goes the Country Universe (Madonna)
A discussion of the two Madonna albums included on the NPR list, along with six albums that should’ve been there before one of them.
NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part Six: Pop Goes the Country Universe (#1-#150)
As we expand the conversation beyond country music, we share our thoughts on the albums included by Tori Amos, Bangles, Sheryl Crow, Ani DiFranco, Eurythmics, and Whitney Houston.
NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part Five: NPR MIA (Kevin’s Picks)
Five women that Kevin thinks were left off of the NPR list.
In Memoriam: Glen Campbell (1936-2017)
Country, pop, and session guitarist legend Glen Campbell has passed away at 81.
NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part Five: NPR MIA (Jonathan’s Picks)
Five artists – okay, technically six – that Jonathan Keefe believes were MIA from the NPR list.
NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part Four: NPR #101-#150
A discussion of entries by Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Shelby Lynne, Iris DeMent, and Patty Griffin.
NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part Three: NPR #81-#100
A discussion of entries by Bobbie Gentry, k.d. lang, Shania Twain, Alison Krauss & Union Station, and Taylor Swift.