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Gretchen Wilson, ‘One Good Friend’ – Song Review
Gretchen Wilson, ‘One Good Friend’ – Song Review
Gretchen Wilson, ‘One Good Friend’ – Song Review
Gretchen Wilson may not be one of country music’s top female vocalists any longer. No, she’s transcended the genre, in a way Alison Krauss did hers years ago. Except Wilson’s not getting any of the recognition, until maybe now. ‘One Good Friend’ is a brilliant ballad about the meaning of friendship. However, it’s perhaps too professional to fit between the stars on modern country radio — a problem
Carrie Underwood, ‘Blown Away’ – Song Review
Carrie Underwood, ‘Blown Away’ – Song Review
Carrie Underwood, ‘Blown Away’ – Song Review
‘Blown Away’ is the signature song on Carrie Underwood‘s new album of the same name. It’s the dangerous storm cloud that looms over the other tracks on a surprisingly dark project. Is this really the same woman who cut ‘All-American Girl?’ This is what critics are talking about when they hammer the importance of subtly reinventing one’s self with each new album. The singer has built to this point
America’s Got Talent: Episode 9 Review
America’s Got Talent: Episode 9 Review
America’s Got Talent: Episode 9 Review
What makes Florida so great? No, not the faux zombie apocalypse, but rather the people. There’s all sorts of individuals residing in Tampa Bay, Florida who are yearning to have their chance in the spotlight. Luckily for them, ‘America’s Got Talent‘ gives them that opportunity. But the question is: will they shine or flub on their first try out on that stage.
Edens Edge, ‘Edens Edge’ – Album Review
Edens Edge, ‘Edens Edge’ – Album Review
Edens Edge, ‘Edens Edge’ – Album Review
There’s a thread of instability that weaves in and out of each song on ‘Edens Edge’ that makes it an album you look forward to finding in the morning. Lead vocalist Hannah Blaylock tells stories like a woman who’s lived through a few too many bad boyfriends, but still wants to show her friends she can smile about it. She’s all over the place — country’s equivalent of Jess from ‘New Girl’ on Fox. R
Miranda Lambert, ‘Fastest Girl in Town’ – Song Review
Miranda Lambert, ‘Fastest Girl in Town’ – Song Review
Miranda Lambert, ‘Fastest Girl in Town’ – Song Review
Every once in awhile, an artist like Miranda Lambert needs to remind the country music community what crazy looks like. All this talk of marriage, babies and puppy dogs could have left some (unwisely) wondering if Nashville’s most explosive firecracker had settled into life as a domestic diva. ‘Fastest Girl in Town’ is Lambert breathing fire again.
Jana Kramer, ‘Jana Kramer’ – Album Review
Jana Kramer, ‘Jana Kramer’ – Album Review
Jana Kramer, ‘Jana Kramer’ – Album Review
She’s beautiful and talented, but where Jana Kramer really shines on her debut country album is in her ability to select songs. Not only has she found 12 tightly-packaged, colorful ballads and pop-country cuts to make her own, but she’s found songs that fit her like the perfect pair of broken-in cowboy boots.
Daily Roundup: Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift + More
Daily Roundup: Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift + More
Daily Roundup: Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift + More
Fans got a peek at Reba McEntire‘s new sitcom today. The country great shared a trailer of ‘Malibu Country,’ a show that stars the redhead as an aging, aspiring country star who’s trying to begin a career after a divorce from a country legend. She isn’t the only superstar to appear on the small screen, however. Carrie Underwood was on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and Taylor Swift‘s ‘Mean’ got the ‘Gle
George Strait, ‘Drinkin’ Man’ – Song Review
George Strait, ‘Drinkin’ Man’ – Song Review
George Strait, ‘Drinkin’ Man’ – Song Review
When you’ve been around for over 30 years and put almost 60 songs on top of the Billboard charts, it’s probably difficult to surprise people, right? Actually, if you’ve made it that far it’s because you’ve turned surprises into a career. George Strait‘s new song ‘Drinkin’ Man’ is a gut-punch one dials up again and again.

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