Quick Draw Single Reviews is a recurring feature where I cover multiple new country airplay singles and standalone songs in a gauntlet style format, in order from best to worst. Jessi Alexander – “Mama Drank” (written by Jessi Alexander and Jon Randall) Considering the track record left behind from acts like Lori McKenna, Caitlyn Smith,… Read More Quick Draw Single Reviews Vol. 8
A yearly tradition of weathering the storm before we see the rainbow… Read More The Worst Singles Of 2019
“Dive Bar” is worth a listen or two, but little more than that… Read More Song Review: Garth Brooks & Blake Shelton – “Dive Bar”
Featuring hits from Craig Morgan, Randy Travis, the Dixie Chicks and more!… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 2003
The short version: It may take a few listens to warm up to, but “God’s Country” is a welcome return to form for Blake Shelton. Writers: Devin Dawson, Michael Hardy, Jordan Schmidt Rating: 7/10 The long version: I’ll admit I’ve been one of Blake Shelton’s harsher critics. Of course, it’s not like that criticism was… Read More Song Review: Blake Shelton – “God’s Country”
This edition of “The Best Hit Songs” explores a transitional period in country music. The ’90s boom had long been over, and even Garth Brooks and Shania Twain were collecting their final big hits. Hat acts were transitioning into easy listening pop-country acts, and in the wake of the September 11 attacks, the theme of… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 2002
Editor’s note: Please keep in mind that all remarks extend only toward the music and not the artists themselves. While not my personal favorite list to make, the worst of mainstream country music in a calendar year always makes for an interesting discussion. This year though, the problems were more directed at the industry itself… Read More The Musical Divide’s Worst 20 Singles Of 2018
(Last edition’s list of the best hits of 2007 can be found here) Let’s hop in the time machine folks, because we’re going back to 2005 … I’ve got a few online friends who would say that 2005 was one of the best years for modern Country music, and looking back, I can’t say I… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 2005
