Amythyst Kiah rocks with “Black Myself,” Ashley Monroe returns, and I retool with my throwback feature in this week’s edition of the Boom-or-Bust Jukebox.… Read More The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 8 (2021): (Amythyst Kiah, Ashley Monroe, Jon Pardi, etc.)
A week of new discoveries and solid releases all around.… Read More The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 7 (2021): (Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi, Lanco, Kaitlin Butts, etc.)
In which I advise you to buy stock in Chapel Hart and find very little else to work with in this week’s edition of the Boom-or-Bust Jukebox.… Read More The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 6 (2021): (Chapel Hart, Dan + Shay)
Reviews for the new single from Dallas Moore and a throwback review for Blake Shelton, as well as links to other reviews for Luke Combs (& Billy Strings) and Elvie Shane.… Read More The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 5 (2021): (Dallas Moore, Luke Combs, etc.)
A light week that favors quality over quantity.… Read More The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – Week 4 (2021): (Morgan Wade)
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 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.)
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.)
The last single review roundup of 2020 … and we’re not ending with a bang, sadly.… Read More A Bushel O’ Belated Single Reviews (Jessi Alexander, Priscilla Block, Lee Brice, Miranda Lambert, Scotty McCreery, Aaron Watson, Chris Young & Kane Brown)
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)
A not-so-disastrous duo of singles.… Read More Quick Draw Single Reviews: Vol. 17 (Luke Combs, Michael Ray)
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 new singles from Gary Allan, Ward Davis, Justin Moore and Meghan Patrick… Read More Not-So-Quick Draw Single Reviews: Vol. 15
Reviews for new singles from Brantley Gilbert, Zac Brown Band, Kane Brown and Cole Swindell… Read More Quick Draw Single Reviews Vol. 14
High on optimism, a bit short on satisfaction… Read More Song Review: Dolly Parton – “When Life is Good Again”
Tim McGraw’s latest single is a smart choice for reclaiming lost momentum, but as a standalone song it’s merely decent… Read More Song Review: Tim McGraw – “I Called Mama”
Reviews for new singles from Morgan Wallen, Lady Antebellum, Kane Brown and Walker Hayes… Read More Quick Draw Single Reviews Vol. 13
Florida Georgia Line return … with a tepid attempt to recapture their former glory… Read More Song Review: Florida Georgia Line – “I Love My Country”
