Jacob Bryant’s new album PRACTICE WHAT I PREACH charged out of the gates last Friday rising to #1 on the iTunes Top Country Albums chart. Bryant’s response was fast and to-the-point: “I’d like to thank God, my team and my amazing fans for all the support and help pushing this to #1 at iTunes. We … Continue reading
New Country: Jacob Bryant — ‘Practice What I Preach’
Jacob Bryant — Practice What I Preach Label: American Roots Records Jacob Bryant may not be a household name yet, but if he continues to release country music as exciting and consistent as Practice What I Preach, then he will be one of the greats of his generation. He has a vocal instrument that’s one of … Continue reading
Big Joe and the Dynaflows — ‘Rockhouse Party’
Big Joe and the Dynaflows — Rockhouse Party Label: Severn Records Release date: February 15, 2019 Agreeable from the very first beat, Rockhouse Party — the new album from Big Joe and the Dynaflows — proves that there is still truth in advertising. The band knows how to throw a party, alright. It all starts, of … Continue reading
Cody Johnson’s ‘Ain’t Nothin’ To It’ Debuts At #1 on Billboard’s Country Album Chart
Back in a 2016 review on Parcbench.live, I called Cody Johnson “the most instantly relatable persona to come along in country music in a long time.” I stand by that statement. He seems to be catching up with his destiny. Cody Johnson’s first major label release Ain’t Nothin’ To It has impressively debuted at #1 on … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Come See About Me: A Benefit For The IBMA Trust Fund)
Come: See About Me: A Benefit For The IBMA Trust Fund Label: Mountain Home Music Company A family of artists from the Mountain Home Music Company have come together to record and release a special album that sends a message of hope and help. COME SEE ABOUT ME: A Benefit For The IBMA Trust Fund … Continue reading
New Country: Karen Waldrup — ‘Justified’
Karen Waldrup — Justified There’a nothing better than a new album that has the effect of an old favorite. Put it on and suddenly you’re surrounded by vocals that sound like a good friend who never quite phones often enough, and songs that make you press “repeat.” Such is the case with singer/songwriter Karen Waldrup’s … Continue reading
Ynana Rose — ‘Tea Leaf Confessions’
Ynana Rose — ‘Tea Leaf Confessions’ Label: Ynana Rose Music Sounding at the same time both comfortably familiar and bravely vulnerable, singer/songwriter Ynana Rose has released Tea Leaf Confessions. These are folk, blues, Americana songs, sung with warmth by a voice you can (and do, after the first note) trust. Ms. Rose composed ten of the eleven … Continue reading