Identity Through Imaging (For Country Universe)
An essay for Country Universe as well as a little something on “Highway 40 Blues”… Read More Identity Through Imaging (For Country Universe)
Author: Zackary Kephart
Quick Draw Album Reviews: Listening To Western Swing & Waltzes Under The Stars (For Country Universe)
Reviews for the latest albums from Mary Chapin Carpenter, Zephaniah OHora and Colter Wall for Country Universe.… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: Listening To Western Swing & Waltzes Under The Stars (For Country Universe)
Album Review: Ruston Kelly – ‘Shape & Destroy’ (For Country Universe)
I review Ruston Kelly’s ‘Shape & Destroy’ for Country Universe.… Read More Album Review: Ruston Kelly – ‘Shape & Destroy’ (For Country Universe)
What’s Going On With The Musical Divide?
I’ve written – and subsequently deleted – different variations of this post before. But considering I haven’t posted an original article here since the beginning of the month, I think it’s time to reevaluate my purpose with this outlet. Given that I’ve devoted basically all of my coverage to Country Universe lately, I think I’ve… Read More What’s Going On With The Musical Divide?
Album Review: Karen Jonas – ‘The Southwest Sky and Other Dreams’ (For Country Universe)
Another review for Country Universe, this one for a great album in a packed release day.… Read More Album Review: Karen Jonas – ‘The Southwest Sky and Other Dreams’ (For Country Universe)
Quick Draw Album Reviews: A Country Music Family Tree Right Here On Earth (For Country Universe)
New reviews for Country Universe, featuring thoughts on new music from Kree Harrison, Tim McGraw and Josh Turner.… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: A Country Music Family Tree Right Here On Earth (For Country Universe)
Quick Draw Album Reviews: Round Two (For Country Universe)
More reviews for Country Universe.… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: Round Two (For Country Universe)
Quick Draw Album Reviews: If It Wasn’t For The Legends And The Lookin’ Back (For Country Universe)
Reviews for new projects from Caylee Hammack, Orville Peck, and Mo Pitney, all at Country Universe… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: If It Wasn’t For The Legends And The Lookin’ Back (For Country Universe)
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)
