2017 Master Lists: The Albums! November 27, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 7 It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Top Fifty CMA Single of the Year Winners, Part Six: Individual Ballots October 29, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 1 One of us didn’t rank “Cruise” dead last. But which one of us was it?
Single Review: Alan Jackson, “The Older I Get” October 25, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 6 Alan Jackson offers a meditation on aging that should become a genre standard.
Single Review: Chase Rice, “Three Chords and the Truth” October 24, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 1 Chase Rice goes almost four full minutes without actively debasing women or country music, but don’t mistake that achievement alone for greatness.
Single Review: The Last Bandoleros, “Fly With You” October 23, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 0 Yes, that comparison to Hanson is meant as a very high compliment.
Single Review: Ashley McBryde, “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega” September 19, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 6 Here’s to the arrival of a major talent, taking us to a little dive bar in Dahlonega.
NPR “Turning the Tables” List – A Conversation, Part Seven: Pop Goes the Country Universe (MIA & WTF) August 27, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 3 We wrap up our NPR feature with a look at the baffling inclusions and exclusions from beyond the Country Universe.
Single Review: Mickey Guyton – “Nice Things” August 24, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 8 Mickey Guyton knows why the caged bird sings, and God love her for that.
Single Review: Maren Morris, “I Could Use a Love Song” August 23, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 2 Another solid radio single undermined by its production choices.
Single Review: Delta Rae, “A Long and Happy Life” August 22, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 3 Country radio would be better if it embraced the talent and optimism of Delta Rae.