Leeann Ward

News: Carrie Underwood will join Grand Ole Opry

March 16, 2008 Leeann Ward 18

Last night, Carrie Underwood was surprised to be invited to join the Grand Ole Opry. The invitation was extended by Randy Travis, in a touching exchange, after she finished singing his song, “I Told You

Carrie Underwood, “Last Name”

March 15, 2008 Leeann Ward 27

The glaringly obvious comparison to Alan Jackson’s “I Don’t Even Know Your Name” cannot be overlooked here. Likewise, the comparison to Carrie’s own “Before He Cheats” is also rather evident. Moreover, this song doesn’t do

Willie Nelson, “You Don’t Think I’m Funny Anymore”

March 15, 2008 Leeann Ward 2

Willie Nelson’s voice is as thrilling as ever these days. It is unique and unpolished, but it is dripping with charisma. “You Don’t Think I’m Funny Anymore” finds his voice still strong and vibrant, in

Randy Travis, “Faith In You”

March 14, 2008 Leeann Ward 19

As a point of interest, “Faith In You” is being offered as a free download on randytravis.com as a show of appreciation to his dedicated fans over the years. For the record, I am one

Garth Brooks, “Midnight Sun”

March 14, 2008 Leeann Ward 4

Garth Brooks might have been wise to follow his own advice to his wife, Trisha Yearwood. He is credited for encouraging Trisha to step it up a notch for her latest studio effort, which is

John Berry, “The Balloon Song”

March 11, 2008 Leeann Ward 4

John Berry, who has been off the country music radar since his moderate success of the nineties, is attempting to get his unique voice heard on the radio once again. Songs like “Your Love Amazes

Gary Allan, “Learning How To Bend”

March 4, 2008 Leeann Ward 12

Gary Allan’s raw and powerful delivery on his second single, from his Living Hard album, is a great reason to turn on your radio! “Learning How To Bend” is a realistic, honest love song that

Heidi Newfield, “Johnny And June”

March 2, 2008 Leeann Ward 35

Heidi Newfield, the former lead singer of Trick Pony, tries her hand at a solo career with a song that drops the names of one of country music’s most beloved couples, Johnny and June Cash. When

Tim McGraw, “Kristofferson”

March 1, 2008 Leeann Ward 26

By now, I should know better than to allow a title that name drops intrigue me, because much more often than not, the song simply leaves me disappointed and annoyed that the name was simply

Dolly Parton, “Jesus & Gravity”

February 23, 2008 Leeann Ward 15

Dolly Parton is a pro. Not only is her voice as strong as ever, at the age of 62, she can still expertly keep up with the modern sound of country music. While “Better Get