2. SHE’S A VERY LOVELY WOMAN–Linda Ronstadt
Never released on an album until October 2009, when Australian import label Raven put it at the end of the single CD that otherwise combined Linda’s first two albums (1969′s HAND SOWN, HOME GROWN; 1970′s SILK PURSE). Originally released as a single only by Capitol in January 1971.

3. SIX MORE DAYS OF RAIN–Tift Merritt
A track from Tift’s new album SEE YOU ON THE MOON, this is a perfect example of why Tift is, for me, the finest female singer to come around in recent times–a wonderful combination of her own singer/songwriter gifts and old-school country-rock.

4. IT’S YOUR WORLD NOW–The Eagles
The final track on the second CD of their 2007 magnum opus LONG ROAD OUT OF EDEN, this passing-of-the-torch-to-a-new-generation song has a decidedly Mexican influence to it. If EDEN was this group’s last recording, then it’s a wholly appropriate “Adios.”

5. I COULD BREAK YOUR HEART ANY DAY OF THE WEEK–Mandy Moore
I’m not much on teen idols, but here Mandy sounds very grown up and spunky on this track from her 2009 album AMANDA LEIGH, sounding at times very much like Linda Ronstadt from 1977.

6. HAD IT ALL–Katharine McPhee
She may have finished second to Taylor Hicks on “American Idol”, but this track from her most recent album UNBROKEN shows that she has a lot of staying power as a vocalist.

7. AIN’T NO SON–The Court Yard Hounds
The sister two-thirds of the Dixie Chicks hit hard with this swipe against homophobic behavior. Starts out almost as bluegrass, but then develops an ominous rock drive to it.

8. FAREWELL TO CHEYENNE–Ennio Morricone
Jaunty theme that Morricone composed as accompaniment to the roguish bandit Cheyenne (Jason Robards) in director Sergio Leone’s masterful 1969 western epic ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST. The film itself is a must-see for anyone with a taste for Westerns.

9. ABALONE SKY–Allison Moorer
Fine, minor-key, piano-based ballad that opens her recent album CROWS.

10. STRANGER IN MY OWN HOME TOWN–Elvis Presley
Another track from the King’s 1969 Memphis recording sessions, this version of the Percy Mayfield blues standard is done by Elvis and the session boys under producer Chips Moman’s aegis with incredible gusto

2) “Chinese”, Lily Allen
A sweet song about just wanting to have spend some time with a loved one without doing anything special.

3) “White Trash Wedding”, Dixie Chicks
Not my favorite song off of Home, but such a fun and catchy song. Love it’s sound.

4) “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”, Miranda Lambert
Miranda at her trashiest.

5) “Makes Me Wanna Pray”, Christina Aguilera feat. Steve Winwood
Not one of my favorites by her, but my god she can sing!

6) “Snowblind”, Rob Thomas
A touching snog about a troubled relationship, but they refuse to give up just yet.

7) “As If By Magic”, La Roux
La Roux is honestly just the coolest thing out there right now, this song is no exception.

8) “Burn This Disco Out”, Michael Jackson
A great track off his fantastic Off The Wall album. There’s an innocence to it that disappeared from Jackson’s music after Thriller.

9) “Desperation” Miranda Lambert
Okay well Miranda keeps popping up on shuffle tonight. Great song, once again it shows Miranda’s sensitvie side, definetly one of my favorite’s by her.

10) “Take Me As I Am”, Sugarland
Sigh, Love On The Inside had so many missed single oppertunities. This is one of them. It has some of that “Something More” spirit in it and Jennifer’s voice soars on the chorus.

“Heart Like Mine”- Miranda Lambert
“Virginia Bluebell”- Miranda Lambert
“Bleeding Love”- Leona Lewis
“Wheel Of The World”- Carrie Underwood
“What Can I Say”- Carrie Underwood
“Oh Love- Brad Paisely ft. Carrie Underwood
“Things That Matter”- Rascal Flatts

1. “The Bees” by Lee Ann Womack
-With harmonies by Keith Urban, this is a fantastic story song.

2. “Love Profound” by Little Big Town
-A celebradion of the deepness of love, very great harmonies as always.

3. “I Wish I Was The Moon” by Neko Case
-A great song after a long, hard day.

4. “Oh, Maker” by Janelle Monae
-She combines folk, R&B and gospel, SOMEHOW. I highly recommend her album, The ArchAndroid.

5. “A&E” by Goldfrapp
-A hit in England, but not here. One of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard and wonderful imagery.

6. “Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)” by Florence + the Machine
-Harp? Yeah, she’s that cool.

7. “Play On” by Carrie Underwood
-My favorite from her new album.

8. “Everybody’s Here” by Brad Paisley
-This song made me a fan of Brad. Should be a single, for sure.

9. “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart” by Alicia Keys
-Probably in my top 10 of R&B songs, should have been a much bigger hit.

10. “Gravity” by Alison Krauss & Union Station
-Wow.

Martina McBride – “Love Land”
Easily the best track from Waking Up Laughing. This is the Martina I like. It has a hopeful message, but it tells a great story along the way.

Kelly Clarkson – “Addicted”
This track should have been the fifth single from Breakaway. It’s one of Kelly’s best songs to date and definitely one of her best vocals. The bridge is just to die for.

Lee Ann Womack – “Either Way”
Lee Ann tells her man to stay or go, it doesn’t matter, because she won’t love him either way. Ouch. Fantastic song, though.

George Strait and Patty Loveless – “House of Cash”
I really wish that this would’ve been the third single from Troubadour instead of “River of Love.” This song has much more heft and probably would have performed well on the charts.

Adele – “Hometown Glory”
This was never released in the USA, so it counts right? It’s an absolutely beautiful song. This is what every song about being proud of your roots should strive to be. Adele’s haunting delivery just makes the song.

Rob Thomas – “Wonderful”
The big band sound really suits the Matchbox 20 frontman. This song is anything but boring. The production and vocals keep this in your head all day long.

Sara Bareilles – “Gravity”
This song is beautiful. It’s really the only way I can describe it. I didn’t know how much vocal ability Sara had until I heard this song. She has quite a range and a lot of power.

Reba McEntire – “All Dressed Up (With Nowhere to Go)”

This was always my favorite from the For My Broken Heart album.

Paramore – “All I Wanted”
It’s not much lyrically, but vocally it’s very convicting.

Some are new, but some are pretty random. Either way, I love shuffle!

love the Heidi Newfield Song!!!!

just passing time – dwight yoakam
happiness – lee ann womack
a cowboy and a dancer – tracy byrd
la to the moon – linda davis
if hell had a jukebox – travis tritt
have a nice day – mindy mccready
writing on the wall – george strait
cowboy bill – garth brooks
we’ve tried everything else – michelle wright
lefty’s gone – george strait