Leeann Ward

George Jones, Burn Your Playhouse Down: The Unreleased Duets

August 19, 2008 Leeann Ward 6

George Jones Burn Your Playhouse Down: The Unreleased Duets As the title states, Burn Your Playhouse Down: The Unreleased Duets is a compilation of duets that have not been released until now. The tracks span

Darrell Scott

August 16, 2008 Leeann Ward 8

Darrell Scott was born on a tobacco farm in 1959 in London, Kentucky, but was raised in East Gary, Indiana where his father worked as a steel worker. When he was eleven, his family moved

Joey + Rory, “Cheater, Cheater”

August 14, 2008 Leeann Ward 37

“Cheater, Cheater”, the debut song from Joey + Rory, made me laugh out loud. This husband and wife duo, who has recently emerged from CMT’s Can You Duet, doesn’t mince words. In the song, Joey

Miranda Lambert, “More Like Her”

August 13, 2008 Leeann Ward 20

If people were to judge Miranda Lambert’s songwriting abilities by what they have heard on the radio, they might be justified in assuming that her strength lied in songs steeped in defiant attitude. They may

John Mellencamp, “My Sweet Love”

August 12, 2008 Leeann Ward 8

John Mellencamp’s “My Sweet Love” is surprisingly addictive. Lines such as “It sure would feel good to feel good again”, celebrate the feelings that accompany new found love. Its purposeful retro feel, rapid drum beat

Ashton Shepherd, Sounds So Good

August 11, 2008 Leeann Ward 8

Ashton Shepherd Sounds So Good Ashton Shepherd has entered the country music scene with a voice that holds nothing back. It’s loud and full while possessing an uninhibited twang that is fairly uncommon in today’s

Josh Turner, “Everything Is Fine”

August 9, 2008 Leeann Ward 2

Two of my favorite things about Josh Turner are aptly displayed in “Everything Is Fine.” One is that he utilizes his lower register to great effect. Furthermore, his fine vocals are supported by a decidedly

Josh Gracin, “Unbelievable (Ann Marie)”

August 8, 2008 Leeann Ward 6

While this song may not be quite as steamy as Sara Evans’ latest single, “Love You With All My Heart”, it seems to focus on the intimacies of the Gracin relationship. As indicated in the

Randy Travis, Around the Bend

August 4, 2008 Leeann Ward 2

Randy Travis Around the Bend After spending significant time immersed in the world of gospel music, Randy Travis has released his first album in nine years that includes secular themes. This is not to say,

Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Randy Travis

July 26, 2008 Leeann Ward 30

Randy Travis has one of the most distinctive voices in country music. Moreover, his unbridled twang is credited for helping to pull country music out of the doldrums of the Urban Cowboy phase that plagued