The grand finale of another year-long series, plus my plans for December.… Read More Favorite Albums Of The Decade Finale: First Aid Kit – ‘Stay Gold’ (+ December Plans)
Far from a sophomore slump, and one of the best country albums of the year!… Read More Album Review: Ward Davis – ‘Black Cats and Crows’
Three solid releases and an unfortunate return.… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: Highways & Heartaches (Josh Abbott Band, Easton Corbin, Lindsay Ell, Alecia Nugent)
Despite its name, Starting Over is another Chris Stapleton album, for better and worse.… Read More Album Review: Chris Stapleton – ‘Starting Over’
Jade Bird returns, Randall King delivers one of his best songs yet, and Thomas Rhett continues to be mediocre.… Read More Quick Draw Single Reviews: Vol. 18 (Jade Bird, Randall King, Thomas Rhett)
I catch up with recent releases from Charley Crockett, Austin Lucas and Taylor Swift.… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: Catching Up With Folklore of Hard Times in the Hot Zone (Charley Crockett, Austin Lucas, Taylor Swift)
Eclectically great, but not for everyone.… Read More Favorite Albums Of The Decade: Robert Ellis – ‘Robert Ellis’ (2016)
Cam finally makes it to the “other side” with her sophomore album, but the effort can’t help but feel like an inconsistent, safe return for her. … Read More Album Review: Cam – ‘The Otherside’
A not-so-disastrous duo of singles.… Read More Quick Draw Single Reviews: Vol. 17 (Luke Combs, Michael Ray)
Don’t judge this album by its cover, especially today.… Read More Favorite Albums Of The Decade: The Bloody Jug Band – ‘Coffin’ Up Blood’ (2012)
Exploring the darker side of bluegrass.… Read More Blood on the Bluegrass
The Loneliness in Me is a fantastic late entry for one of the year’s best albums, an excellent starting point in Rachel Brooke’s discography, and a welcome return-to-form. … Read More Album Review: Rachel Brooke – ‘The Loneliness In Me’
Kylie Frey finally releases a collection of songs, Texas Exit impress with their debut, and the Cadillac Three continue being insufferable.… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: Don’t Turn The Radio On If You Want To Hear Rodeo Queens
Eric Church and Lucero are rockin,’ and Dierks Bentley, Shenandoah and Kalie Shorr miss the mark. … Read More Quick Draw Single Reviews: Vol. 16
Reviews for recent releases from Parker McCollum, Sturgill Simpson and Tennessee Jet.… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: Gold Grass All Over The Country
Reviews for new singles from Gary Allan, Ward Davis, Justin Moore and Meghan Patrick… Read More Not-So-Quick Draw Single Reviews: Vol. 15
A life-long journey way out west, but as for why, no one really knows… Read More Favorite Albums Of The Decade: Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives – ‘Way Out West’ (2017)
This review roundup post features thoughts on new releases from Brennen Leigh, Brent Cobb and Brothers Osborne… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: Billy, Beau, Brennen, Brent and BROS
I wrote about a sweet country love song for Country Universe; it just felt right!… Read More The Unbroken Circle: Pam Tillis – “Maybe It Was Memphis” (For Country Universe)
