Year: 2007

Chris Young, “You’re Gonna Love Me” What’s this? Could it really be? Is this…country music? From a new artist who isn’t a wanna-be southern rocker, or an aging pop star, or an American Idol castaway?

The Wreckers, “Tennessee” I view The Wreckers as an Adult Top 40 act that have slapped a few minimal country touches on the surface to score hits at a more lucrative radio format.    That

Van Zant, “That Scares Me” A theme that’s been explored before. The protagonist compares how fearless he was in his youth, but that his children following that example terrifies him. It reminded me of the

Trace Adkins, “I Wanna Feel Something” A compelling single that explores struggling with cynicism as you age.    Adkins turns in one of his strongest performances to date.   If you prefer “I’m Tryin’” to