Zackary Kephart

Single Review: Cody Johnson & Reba McEntire, “Dear Rodeo”

October 18, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

“Dear Rodeo” is fairly good, but hardly works as a duet.

Single Review: Gretchen Peters, “The Cruel Mother”

October 18, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

Longtime fans will already be familiar with Gretchen Peters’ take on “The Cruel Mother,” which remains a quiet highlight in an already impressive discography.

Classic Country Singles: Pam Tillis, “Maybe It Was Memphis”

October 8, 2020 Zackary Kephart 7

It sure felt right to write about this classic country love song.

A CU Sweet 16 Celebration: Zackary’s Philosophy

October 3, 2020 Zackary Kephart 1

Zack’s take on Country Universe’s Sweet 16 celebration.

Sing One With Willie: “Pancho and Lefty” / “Reasons to Quit”

September 26, 2020 Zackary Kephart 1

The story of how a tortured soul’s masterpiece ended up being a commercial hit.

Album Review: HARDY, A ROCK

September 19, 2020 Zackary Kephart 2

Newcomer HARDY is certainly different from the rest of the pack, but that’s not a good thing.

Album Review: Juliet McConkey, Disappearing Girl

September 19, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

Even in a banner year for country music, make time for Juliet McConkey’s debut. It’s well worth the listen.

Album Review: Waylon Payne, Blue Eyes, The Harlot, The Queer, The Pusher & Me

September 18, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

Waylon Payne makes a grand return with his latest work.

Album Review: Mickey Guyton, Bridges

September 18, 2020 Zackary Kephart 3

On Bridges, Mickey Guyton proves why she should have been a star long ago.

5 Five-Second Single Reviews: Larry Fleet, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, Elvie Shane, and Morgan Wallen

September 17, 2020 Zackary Kephart 4

We’re reviving an old review format, because how else does one deal with five dudes releasing new singles to country radio?