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Album Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 24

July 28, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 5

A quartet of four star efforts lead the way this week, courtesy of Lily Meola, Carin León, Brad Paisley, and Allison Russell.

The Best Albums of 2026

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A running list of every album to receive four stars or higher in 2026.

Album Review Roundup: Vol. 1, No. 22

June 16, 2025 Jonathan Keefe 2

The Crowe Boys run away with it this week. 

Single Review Roundup: April 9, 2025

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Cody Johnson and Carín León team up, while Cyndi Thomson levels up.

Bluesky Bullet Points: June 9, 2024

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Genre newcomers school country veterans in this week’s roundup, led by a star-making turn from Shaboozey.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 7

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Three out of four records score top marks as the country music renaissance continues. 

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