The Unbroken Circle: The Willie Nelson Story (Part Four – Final)
The conclusion of one hell of a story, with a chapter that, as of this writing, remains unfinished.… Read More The Unbroken Circle: The Willie Nelson Story (Part Four – Final)
Author: Zackary Kephart
The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – July 27, 2021 (Brandi Carlile, Jason Aldean/Carrie Underwood, Dillon Carmichael, etc.)
Refocusing this feature with thoughts on five recent-ish singles.… Read More The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – July 27, 2021 (Brandi Carlile, Jason Aldean/Carrie Underwood, Dillon Carmichael, etc.)
Fifteen Favorites: The Eric Church Edition (feat. Marty Kurtz)
Our second edition of ’15 Favorites’ takes a deep-dive into Eric Church’s career, and for it, I’m joined by my friend and Church aficionado, Marty Kurtz.… Read More Fifteen Favorites: The Eric Church Edition (feat. Marty Kurtz)
Reviews: What to Make of EPs? (Charlie Worsham + Midland)
Exploring the curious case of the EP format through new releases from Charle Worsham and Midland.… Read More Reviews: What to Make of EPs? (Charlie Worsham + Midland)
Album Review: John R. Miller – ‘Depreciated’
‘Depreciated’ is a long time coming for John R. Miller.… Read More Album Review: John R. Miller – ‘Depreciated’
Fifteen Favorites: The Lee Ann Womack Edition
Kicking off a new series by examining 15 of my favorite Lee Ann Womack songs!… Read More Fifteen Favorites: The Lee Ann Womack Edition
The Unbroken Circle: The Willie Nelson Story (Part Three)
Simply put, Willie Nelson’s golden hour.… Read More The Unbroken Circle: The Willie Nelson Story (Part Three)
The Art Behind Country Music Album Artwork
A history of what album artwork has represented in country music throughout its various eras.… Read More The Art Behind Country Music Album Artwork
Starting Over … In a Way
For approximately the past three years, I’ve stuck to a routine with this blog that – outside of a brief period last year where I focused my attention on Country Universe – has rarely changed. Every week usually consists of around three posts that can be anything from album reviews to countdowns to historical pieces… Read More Starting Over … In a Way
The Unbroken Circle: The Willie Nelson Story (Part Two)
Willie Nelson had to stumble before he found himself as an artist in Austin, Texas.… Read More The Unbroken Circle: The Willie Nelson Story (Part Two)
Album Review: Flatland Cavalry – ‘Welcome to Countryland’
Welcome to Countryland is an exercise in looking forward while also grounding what’s worked along the way.… Read More Album Review: Flatland Cavalry – ‘Welcome to Countryland’
The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 27 (2021): (Randall King, HARDY)
The Unbroken Circle: The Willie Nelson Story (Part One)
The start of Willie Nelson’s wild story!… Read More The Unbroken Circle: The Willie Nelson Story (Part One)
Album Review: Vincent Neil Emerson – ‘Vincent Neil Emerson’
Vincent Neil Emerson’s sophomore effort is no sophomore slump.… Read More Album Review: Vincent Neil Emerson – ‘Vincent Neil Emerson’
The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 26 (2021): (Mike and the Moonpies, Toby Keith, Elle King and Miranda Lambert)
Mike and the Moonpies continue their hot streak of creativity and Toby Keith continues his hot streak of mediocrity.… Read More The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 26 (2021): (Mike and the Moonpies, Toby Keith, Elle King and Miranda Lambert)
Album Review: Gary Allan – ‘Ruthless’
Gary Allan is back, albeit with a compromised effort.… Read More Album Review: Gary Allan – ‘Ruthless’
Clusterpluck Album Reviews: The Barlow, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, and Allison Russell
A trio of mostly solid releases, including two great ones that have been sitting in my backlog.… Read More Clusterpluck Album Reviews: The Barlow, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, and Allison Russell
The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 25 (2021): (Brittney Spencer, Tré Burt, The Worst Country Song Of All Time)
The 2021 Midyear Report
A yearly family tradition of counting down my favorite albums and songs of the year thus far.… Read More The 2021 Midyear Report
Album Review: Amythyst Kiah – ‘Wary + Strange’
‘Wary + Strange’ is a personal and artistic rebirth for Amythyst Kiah.… Read More Album Review: Amythyst Kiah – ‘Wary + Strange’
