A Country Music Conversation, Day 8: “For the Good Times” to “He Stopped Loving Her Today”
Day 8 features tracks from Ray Price, Laura Bell Bundy, Jeannie C. Riley, Nickel Creek, and George Jones.
Nickel Creek
CMA Flashback: New Artist of the Year (Horizon Award)
Originally called the Horizon Award when introduced in 1981, the New Artist of the Year award is given to the developing artist that voters feel have demonstrated the most growth in their career during the past year.
Album Review Roundup: Eric Brace & Peter Cooper, Sierra Hull, Josh Kelley
It’s hard to believe, but we’re nearing the end of 2016. School is back in session, a wave of pumpkin spice lattes is about to sweep the land, and websites are going to start prepping their “Best of 2016” lists.
Sunday Selections: April 17, 2016
After what seems like months of ever-louder hype, Sturgill Simpson’s latest album finally arrived.
Sunday Selections: March 20, 2016
There are precious few artists more capable of bringing real depth to a straightforward pop song than Trisha Yearwood. Her performances of songs by the […]
Sunday Selections: January 24, 2016
The biggest story of the past week is the death of Glenn Frey, whose work with the Eagles has, for better or worse, influenced multiple generations of country artists.
Daily Top Five: Recommend a Track
Today, we combine a classic feature with our latest one. What are your Top Five Track Recommendations? They don’t have to be that recent, but […]
Daily Top Five: Strengthen Country Radio
Actively writing single reviews again has me also looking at the radio charts again. What a bleak landscape of interchangeable singers and songs! I can’t […]
2015 Grammy Awards: Predictions & Personal Picks
This year’s Grammy Awards air on Sunday, February 8, and country music will be represented with performances Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and the tantalizing pairing […]
The Best Albums of 2014
2014 was a banner year for country music albums. In addition to the predictably solid entries from the Americana, folk, and bluegrass scenes, some excellent […]