The Time Jumpers — Kid Sister Label: Rounder Records OK, so it’s not the world’s most exciting album cover. Open it up and take out the disc. What really matters is the music, and that’s where this album comes through. What more could anyone who loves Western Swing ask for than the stellar musicianship surrounding … Continue reading
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New (Authentic) Country: Shane Owens — ‘Where I’m Comin’ From’
Shane Owens — Where I’m Comin’ From Label: Amerimonte Records God bless Shane Owens, for he is a beacon of hope in the disappearing history of country music. His sound harkens back to when country music and lyrics reflected an authentically rural world, and when the songs on a country radio station could never be mistaken … Continue reading
New Classic Country: Gary West — ‘For The Love Of Cash’ (Vol. 2)
Gary West — For The Love Of Cash, Volume 2 The actual Johnny Cash may have left the building, but the love of his music remains. The most entertaining way to satisfying that craving for hearing Johnny Cash’s sound again is to listen to Gary West. His album, For The Love Of Cash, Volume 2, is … Continue reading
New Country: Bradley Walker — ‘Call Me Old-Fashioned’
Bradley Walker — Call Me Old-Fashioned Label: Gaither Music/Farmhouse Recordings Did you miss going to church last Sunday? I have a solution; put on Call Me Old-Fashioned, the new album from Bradley Walker. It’ll do you good. The church crowd will ove it too, of ocurse, but it’s the kind of singin’ that reaches much further than … Continue reading
New Country: William Clark Green — Live At Gruene Hall
William Clark Green — Live At Gruene Hall I confess: the main reason I often avoid going to live country concerts is… well… is because I love country music. The last thing I want to hear is a great song drowned out by a bunch of random drunk people… or someone near me who isn’t … Continue reading
Cody Johnson’s ‘Gotta Be Me’ Is The Best Country Album So Far in 2016
Cody Johnson’s — Gotta Be Me Produced by: Trent Willmon Label: CoJo Music If you’re one of the loyal, country music lovers out there who have been worrying about the direction the genre is headed, fear not—Cody Johnson has come to the rescue. And you’ll never guess what he brings to assuage your anxiety… actual … Continue reading
Cody Johnson’s ‘Gotta Be Me’ Claims #1 Position On iTunes Country Album Chart
This morning indie sensation Cody Johnson woke up to the news that his album GOTTA BE ME was sitting at #1 on the iTunes Country Album Chart and #2 on the iTunes All Genre Album Chart. GOTTA BE ME is available in stores now and on iTunes here. Rolling Stone Country claims “Johnson confidently asserts … Continue reading
New Country (single): Lucas Hoge — ‘Boom Boom’
Lucas Hoge — “Boom Boom” Label: Rebel Engine Entertainment To purchase this song on iTunes, click here. Lucas Hoge is impressing country radio with his new single, “Boom Boom.” It’s a feel good uptempo love song that inhabits the popular border between pop and country. Sung with a comfortable, slightly yearning voice, it was smartly … Continue reading
Cody Johnson’s New Album (‘Gotta Be Me’) – Making Country Music Great Again
Great news for country music: Cody Johnson will release his new album, GOTTA BE ME, on Friday, August 5th. It’s an album that is unapologetically rural and bound to become a favorite of music lovers who have missed the brand of country that left the arena when George Strait rode away. It’s not that you’d … Continue reading
Grand Ole Opry & Southwest Airlines To Team With BBR Music Group For Summer Music Series In NYC’s Bryant Park
The Grand Ole Opry® and Southwest Airlines®, in partnership with BBR Music Group, are returning to the heart of New York City for a three-week series of free acoustic performances at the Southwest Porch at Bryant Park. The Circle in the City summer series is set to feature three acts who have become Opry fan … Continue reading
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