Chris Cagle - My Life’s A Country Song
February 19, 2008
NEW IN MUSIC: If Chris Cagle were nothing more than a man who lives life at full-speed, taking corners on two wheels, he would still be one of country music’s more interesting characters. There aren’t many in the industry who can put passion and energy on stage or on record the way he can. My Life’s Been A Country Song is Chris Cagle’s fourth album.
Allison Moorer - Mockingbird
February 19, 2008
NEW IN MUSIC: Working with producer and acclaimed roots artist Buddy Miller on this release, Moorer has conjured a rich pastiche of the phases of women’s hearts, lives, needs, and yearnings on this recording of other peoples’ songs. It’s about honoring the women who inspired her. “Mockingbird” is an album of subtlety, sensuality, and grace. Moorer is a 2008 Grammy Award nominee for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals (Steve Earle & Allison Moorer).
Willie Nelson - Moment Of Forever
January 29, 2008
Countless Westerns have centered around the theme of a young turk coming into town to try to take down a legendary gunslinger. Well, for the past couple of decades, Willie Nelson has turned that imagery on its head, attracting countless younger artists eager to soak up some of his musical mojo and infuse the master’s work with some of their own spirit.
Moment of Forever matches Willie with Kenny Chesney. The very idea of these seemingly disparate characters coming together is intriguing enough on paper. What really counts, however, is how it works on disc — and work it does, with Chesney’s production bringing out Nelson’s natural warmth and grace.
Shelby Lynne - Just A Little Lovin’
January 29, 2008
NEW IN MUSIC: Shelby Lynne’s new CD Just A Little Lovin’ is a tribute to the great singer Dusty Springfield. Says Lynne, “Dusty Springfield was a soulful singer. You can’t ever fill her shoes. So I just set out to sing songs we all want to hear again. The road map I followed when cutting these, was the one she made years ago. It was easy. I just sang and let the songs do the work. I’m so glad I did. Dusty inspired it all.” The album features nine classic songs associated with Dusty and one stunning original written by Shelby, inspired by Dusty.
Chuck Wicks - Starting Now
January 23, 2008
Chuck Wicks’ new album Starting Now was released today. The album was preceded by the hit single “Stealing Cinderella”. The album is caulk full of good home cookin’ country, sure to please any care-free fan. Don’t miss the music video for “Stealing Cinderella” at the bottom of the post!
Trisha Yearwood - Love Songs
January 15, 2008
Love Songs is a collection of 14 classic country romance tunes from the platinum-selling Songstress Trisha Yearwood. It is comprised of selections from each Of her 9 MCA albums. Included are songs written by Diane Warren, Rodney Crowell & Beth Nielsen Chapman.
This is a wonderful album, but keep in mind that there is no new material here.
Amanda Shaw - Pretty Runs Out
January 8, 2008
New Orleans-based fiddler and singer Amanda Shaw, who turned 16 in 2007, brings dazzling new energy to roots-based Louisiana music. Working with material that ranges from traditional fiddle tunes to new originals that embrace both country and rock influences, Amanda and her band, The Cute Guys, create a sound and an attitude that are both authentic and bold. In her first solo record, Amanda experiments with about every popular music genre… as a listener, it is great to be invited along for the ride.
Alan Jackson - Small Town Southern Man (Single)
December 18, 2007
The first single from Alan Jackson’s upcoming album “Good Time” was released for sale today. The song is called “Small Town Southern Man”. It reminded me a lot of the recently popular “International Harvester” by Craig Morgan. Enjoy!
Craig Morgan - International Harvester (Single)
December 8, 2007
Ever wonder what the guy is thinking who drives his tractor down the road at 10 miles an hour, blocking you and everyone behind you? Craig Morgan’s newly released “International Harvester” song and video are the answer. Whether or not you are satisfied with Morgan’s response is another issue, but in the meantime, the song is a fun, livin-life-my-way track worth listening to and downloading. From Craig Morgan’s 2006 Album “Little Bit Of Life”.
Blake Shelton - Pure BS
November 1, 2007
Well, it’ll be my birthday soon, so I thought I’d post a good ol’ honky tonk drinkin’ song. The More I Drink is a new one from Blake Shelton’s album Pure BS. See if it does anything for you. I’ve read quite a few good reviews of this album, so if you don’t mind a little country in your digital library, it is worth checking out.
















