Album Review: Daniel Donato – ‘A Young Man’s Country’ (For Country Universe)
My version of a fun album in 2020… Read More Album Review: Daniel Donato – ‘A Young Man’s Country’ (For Country Universe)
Album Review: Luke Bryan, ‘Born Here, Live Here, Die Here’ (For Country Universe)
A half-baked effort from Luke Bryan, which is an improvement… Read More Album Review: Luke Bryan, ‘Born Here, Live Here, Die Here’ (For Country Universe)
Favorite Albums Of The Decade: Jason Isbell – ‘Southeastern’ (2013)
The most obvious selection for this feature, but when it’s right, it’s right… Read More Favorite Albums Of The Decade: Jason Isbell – ‘Southeastern’ (2013)
Favorite Albums Of The Decade: Al Scorch – ‘Circle Round The Signs’ (2016)
An album that breezes right by, but not without leaving an impact… Read More Favorite Albums Of The Decade: Al Scorch – ‘Circle Round The Signs’ (2016)
Album Review: Lori McKenna – ‘The Balladeer’
Though The Balladeer doesn’t necessarily break any new ground for Lori McKenna, the peppier production and presentation style makes it one of her most engaging albums in years… Read More Album Review: Lori McKenna – ‘The Balladeer’
Album Review: Courtney Marie Andrews – ‘Old Flowers’ (For Country Universe)
I review the latest album from Courtney Marie Andrews for Country Universe… Read More Album Review: Courtney Marie Andrews – ‘Old Flowers’ (For Country Universe)
Favorite Albums Of The Decade: Caleb Caudle – ‘Crushed Coins’ (2018)
Love, death and another dark favorite of mine from the past decade… Read More Favorite Albums Of The Decade: Caleb Caudle – ‘Crushed Coins’ (2018)
The Best Singles Of The 2010s
A bit late, but enjoy! … Read More The Best Singles Of The 2010s
Album Review: The Chicks – ‘Gaslighter’
Gaslighter is sort of caught somewhere in the middle, in more ways than one… Read More Album Review: The Chicks – ‘Gaslighter’
Sing One With Willie: “Seven Spanish Angels” / “Ain’t Life Hell”
The start of a series in which we explore Willie Nelson duets… Read More Sing One With Willie: “Seven Spanish Angels” / “Ain’t Life Hell”
Quick Draw Album Reviews: Piano Poppers And Honky-Tonkers
Reviews for new projects from Brett Eldredge, Joshua Ray Walker, Margo Price and Jimmie Allen… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: Piano Poppers And Honky-Tonkers
The Melting Pot: Twenty Albums That Shaped My Musical Tastes (For Country Universe)
A fun musical journey over at Country Universe… Read More The Melting Pot: Twenty Albums That Shaped My Musical Tastes (For Country Universe)
Quick Draw Album Reviews: Late Bloomers (For Country Universe)
Reviews for new albums from Willie Nelson, Rebecca Connelly and Greg Williams + addressing the future of this outlet… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: Late Bloomers (For Country Universe)
Favorite Albums Of The Decade: Dierks Bentley – ‘Up On The Ridge’ (2010)
Dierks Bentley’s creative recharge… Read More Favorite Albums Of The Decade: Dierks Bentley – ‘Up On The Ridge’ (2010)
The Unbroken Circle: Alan Jackson – “Here In The Real World” (1989)
Alan Jackson’s first hit and saving grace… Read More The Unbroken Circle: Alan Jackson – “Here In The Real World” (1989)
Miscellaneous News & Notes
I normally just update my “Country Universe Posts” page to share what I’ve written there, but I’d like to share this one outright – “Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Alan Jackson,” in which I count down 25 of my favorite Alan Jackson songs. On that note, I’d like to mention that this week’s of edition… Read More Miscellaneous News & Notes
Album Review: Kyle Nix – ‘Lightning on the Mountain & Other Short Stories’
Lightning on the Mountain & Other Short Stories suffers from being a bit too bloated overall, but it’s a solid start for Kyle Nix… Read More Album Review: Kyle Nix – ‘Lightning on the Mountain & Other Short Stories’
Quick Draw Album Reviews: Chunks Of Coal In The Goldmine
Reviews for new albums from Corb Lund, Tenille Townes, Clint Black and Gabby Barrett… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: Chunks Of Coal In The Goldmine
Favorite Albums Of The Decade: Tami Neilson – ‘Dynamite!’ (2014)
The Best Hit Songs Of 2007 (Again)
Featuring hits from Trent Tomlinson, Billy Currington, Kellie Pickler and more!… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 2007 (Again)
