The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 4 (2021): (Morgan Wade)
A light week that favors quality over quantity.… Read More The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 4 (2021): (Morgan Wade)
Author: Zackary Kephart
The Melting Pot: Favorite Debut Albums (w/ Critically Country)
Excellent first steps from some of the genre’s best, including Gary Stewart, Eric Church, Emmylou Harris, Caitlyn Smith and more!… Read More The Melting Pot: Favorite Debut Albums (w/ Critically Country)
The Sunday Morning Paper: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Think Mr. Misunderstood is One Bad Mother (Jan. 24, 2021)
Plenty of new release announcements – including three albums from Eric Church – make this an exciting Sunday morning read.… Read More The Sunday Morning Paper: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Think Mr. Misunderstood is One Bad Mother (Jan. 24, 2021)
The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 3 (2021): (Parker Millsap, Tim McGraw & Tyler Hubbard, Blake Shelton, etc.)
This week’s edition features thoughts on new singles from Parker Millsap, Tim McGraw & Tyler Hubbard, Blake Shelton, and more.… Read More The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 3 (2021): (Parker Millsap, Tim McGraw & Tyler Hubbard, Blake Shelton, etc.)
The Melting Pot: My Five Principles in Approaching the Writing Process
Somewhat of an “insurance policy” for this blog.… Read More The Melting Pot: My Five Principles in Approaching the Writing Process
The Best Hit Songs of 2006
Getting nostalgic with hits from Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw and more!… Read More The Best Hit Songs of 2006
The Sunday Morning Paper: Finally, Some Willie Good News – Jan. 17, 2021
Willie Nelson gets his COVID vaccine, Morgan Wallen breaks streaming records, and Luke Combs addresses his struggles with anxiety in this week’s edition of the Sunday Morning Paper.… Read More The Sunday Morning Paper: Finally, Some Willie Good News – Jan. 17, 2021
Album Review: Morgan Wallen – ‘Dangerous: The Double Album’
Dangerous offers both good and bad talking points for Morgan Wallen.… Read More Album Review: Morgan Wallen – ‘Dangerous: The Double Album’
The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 2 (2021): (The Wilder Blue, Old Dominion, etc.)
The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox is a weekly series where I cover new entries to the top 40 of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, standalone oddities, and a throwback tune. So, as I said at the beginning of this year, this is an experiment in progress, and, given that this feature offers a mix of standalone singles and… Read More The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 2 (2021): (The Wilder Blue, Old Dominion, etc.)
Album Review: Aaron Watson – ‘American Soul’
American Soul is a decent listen that feels less adventurous and more predictable than Aaron Watson’s most recent efforts.… Read More Album Review: Aaron Watson – ‘American Soul’
The Sunday Morning Paper: Announcements Abound – Jan. 10, 2021
Hopefully the start of something good!… Read More The Sunday Morning Paper: Announcements Abound – Jan. 10, 2021
The Origin of My Country Music Fascination: A Tribute to My Grandparents
A tribute to the people who started this crazy journey for me.… Read More The Origin of My Country Music Fascination: A Tribute to My Grandparents
The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 1 (2021): (Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno, Parker McCollum, Kane Brown, etc.)
Reviewing new singles from Hailey Whitters and Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Trey Lewis, Kane Brown, Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno, plus a classic from Lynn Anderson.… Read More The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 1 (2021): (Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno, Parker McCollum, Kane Brown, etc.)
Plans for 2021
What new features to expect as well as a reflection on blogging about music in 2020.… Read More Plans for 2021
The 2020 Long List
A roundup of other year-end lists “across the country.”… Read More The 2020 Long List
Wings of Burden
A tribute to what we’ll take with us after 2020 ends.… Read More Wings of Burden
For the Archives: The Albums of 2020
Copied and pasted from my Album Release Schedule page, and, as the headline suggests, posted mainly for archival purposes. January 2020: 10th Ronnie Dunn – Re-Dunn Tenille Arts – Love, Heartbreak & Everything In Between 15th Futurebirds – Teamwork 17th Little Big Town – Nightfall Marcus King – El Dorado Dustin Lynch – Tullahoma Della… Read More For the Archives: The Albums of 2020
Upcoming Country/Americana Album Releases For 2021
A light year, so far.… Read More Upcoming Country/Americana Album Releases For 2021
The Best Albums of 2020
The albums that shaped my year.… Read More The Best Albums of 2020
The Best Songs of 2020
My soundtrack for 2020.… Read More The Best Songs of 2020
