If the songs on this EP sound vaguely familiar, it’s a very good thing. It could be because, with his debut EP Trace Nixon embodies an appreciation for the most recent glory days of traditional country music. He captures the essence of George Strait delivering an Alan Jackson song with all of the earnestness of … Continue reading
Dierks Bentley’s four-song live release, The Sessions, features collaborations and classic country storytelling. The tracks are all strong, and balance each other to create a satisfying listening experience. They include a duet with Jordan Davis on “What Was I Thinkin’,” a cover of Keith Whitley’s “I’m No Stranger to the Rain,” Bentley’s own “Heartbreak Drinking … Continue reading
Grammy nominated country music icon Ty Herndon is teaming up with Grand Ole Opry member and Grammy Award-winning powerhouse vocalist Ashley McBryde to breathe new life into his 1998 hit “A Man Holdin’ On (To a Woman Lettin’ Go)” – a haunting ballad about love, loss, and the moment two hearts go their separate ways. The track, set for release on Friday, August … Continue reading
Sometimes the sound of a trustworthy voice, singing calming words of wisdom, are just what’s needed. This is the case with Hudson Macready and his new song, “Rise Again.” It’s a message of hope that speaks directly to those affected by the destructive wildfires that ravaged Southern California earlier this year. Like a good country … Continue reading
Please ignore the graphic above. I created it as a “dummy” to fill the space of the album cover. But since the album will not be available until February 5, 2025, it will do. The main thing is that it brings attention to a musical event that deserves as much attention as possible—the release of … Continue reading
Listening to the self-titled debut album by The Roamers, it occurred to me that like literature, music is an expressive art where the antihero can thrive. And this collection of songs is proof. Asking questions that reject the typical perspective, and answering those questions with wisdom gathered from experience polished by a clear affinity with … Continue reading
Daryl Mosley‘s, Long Days & Short Stories, is an opportunity to be reminded that somehow it will all be alright. What a pleasure to hear the songs, instruments, voices, and sentiments that make up the album. It’s seldom the case that the music and lyric are equally as strong as the performers—especially when Daryl Mosley … Continue reading
Just when you might have thought that authentic country music might have disappeared for good, along comes Alex Miller and his recent release, My Daddy’s Dad, and suddenly there’s hope once again. How exciting to discover Miller and his bonafide rural sound in this 5-track collection that is inspired by his raising. Whether it’s 4-H, … Continue reading
The trustworthiness factor in country music cannot be stressed enough. You hear one verse and either you have faith that it’s an instrument telling the truth… or you don’t. Listening to Brock Davis reminds one of this ineffable gut feeling, for his is a voice that inspires freedom from any suspicion whatsoever. Couple that with … Continue reading
Proving that there is still room for an authentic country voice in the Country music genre, Scotty McCreery has bravely released an unabashed rural record. It’s an album that true country fans will embrace, and it includes several songs that will no doubt inspire audiences to sing along when McCreery hits the road this summer. … Continue reading
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