Album Review: Riley Green – ‘Different ‘Round Here’
Different ‘Round Here is a mixed bag… Read More Album Review: Riley Green – ‘Different ‘Round Here’
Album Review: Leslie Stevens – ‘Sinner’
Leslie Stevens explores the darkest throes of depression on Sinner… Read More Album Review: Leslie Stevens – ‘Sinner’
Album Review: Zac Brown Band – ‘The Owl’
The Zac Brown Band fly off the rails on The Owl… Read More Album Review: Zac Brown Band – ‘The Owl’
Pop Goes The Country Vol. 37: B.J. Thomas – “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song” (1975)
The Best Hit Songs Of 1989
Featuring hits from Keith Whitley, Clint Black, Suzy Bogguss and more!… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1989
Album Review: Zach Bryan – ‘DeAnn’
A viral sensation releases his debut album… Read More Album Review: Zach Bryan – ‘DeAnn’
The Top 100 Country Songs Of All Time
The Musical Divide has teamed up with Julian Spivey of The Word and Nathan Kanuch of Shore2Shore Country to deliver, what we feel are, the best 100 songs that represent country music and its vast history. We have made this list to coincide with the newest documentary from Ken Burns, Country Music. This list can… Read More The Top 100 Country Songs Of All Time
Quick Draw Single Reviews Vol. 2
Covering new singles from Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town and Jason Aldean! … Read More Quick Draw Single Reviews Vol. 2
Pop Goes The Country Vol. 36: Freddy Fender – “Before The Next Teardrop Falls” (1975)
Exploring the saga of a song that took over 30 different recordings before it landed in Freddy Fender’s hands.… Read More Pop Goes The Country Vol. 36: Freddy Fender – “Before The Next Teardrop Falls” (1975)
Album Review: Paul Cauthen – ‘Room 41’
Paul Cauthen’s shtick runs dry on Room 41… Read More Album Review: Paul Cauthen – ‘Room 41’
Album Review: The Highwomen – ‘The Highwomen’
Four artists pool their talents together to create an album that’s specific in scope and approach, yet broad enough to appeal to anyone who enjoys well-crafted country music… Read More Album Review: The Highwomen – ‘The Highwomen’
Pop Goes The Country Vol. 35: Billy Swan – “I Can Help” (1974)
Exploring rockabilly’s influence 20 years after its debut and how it shaped a song written in 20 minutes… Read More Pop Goes The Country Vol. 35: Billy Swan – “I Can Help” (1974)
Album Review: Trisha Yearwood – ‘Every Girl’
Trisha Yearwood remains an exceptional talent, vocally, but the material on Every Girl is often bland and forgettable… Read More Album Review: Trisha Yearwood – ‘Every Girl’
Quick Draw Single Reviews
As readers of this website know, if I review a song here, it’s usually going to be a radio single. For one, I like to save bigger discussions for the eventual album review, giving me a larger framework to discuss the cultural context surrounding the artist or band. Plus, if any review outlet tried to… Read More Quick Draw Single Reviews
Song Review: Tenille Townes – “Jersey On The Wall (I’m Just Asking)”
The short version: Tenille Townes delivers a much stronger followup to her debut single with “Jersey On The Wall (I’m Just Asking).” Writers: Gordie Sampson, Tenille Townes, Tina Parol Rating: 8/10 The long version: While it’s fair to question whether country radio matters in 2019 (spoilers: it does), it’s even more fair to question some… Read More Song Review: Tenille Townes – “Jersey On The Wall (I’m Just Asking)”
Song Review: Ashley McBryde – “One Night Standards”
“One Night Standards” is as witty as anything else Ashley McBryde has released thus far… Read More Song Review: Ashley McBryde – “One Night Standards”
Album Review: Vince Gill – ‘Okie’
Okie is commendable for its scope, but feels too mawkish and cloying in its actual execution… Read More Album Review: Vince Gill – ‘Okie’
Pop Goes The Country Vol. 34: Charlie Rich – “The Most Beautiful Girl” (1973)
Exploring the power of producer Billy Sherrill… Read More Pop Goes The Country Vol. 34: Charlie Rich – “The Most Beautiful Girl” (1973)
Album Review: Dalton Domino – ‘Songs From The Exile’
Songs From The Exile is great on its own, but it’s most fitting as a coda to Corners… Read More Album Review: Dalton Domino – ‘Songs From The Exile’
Album Review: Tanya Tucker – ‘While I’m Livin’
While I’m Livin’ is a solid return to form for a country music veteran… Read More Album Review: Tanya Tucker – ‘While I’m Livin’
