Zackary Kephart

Classic Country Singles: Tanya Tucker, “Delta Dawn”

November 19, 2020 Zackary Kephart 4

In a sense, “Delta Dawn” is one child’s gift to another.

Favorite Songs by Favorite Songwriters: Gretchen Peters

November 5, 2020 Zackary Kephart 2

These 25 sad songs make me happy.

Classic Country Singles: Trisha Yearwood, “The Song Remembers When”

October 29, 2020 Zackary Kephart 9

A perfect song about a song.

Single Review: Dierks Bentley, “Gone”

October 25, 2020 Zackary Kephart 2

“Gone” is a disappointing misstep in Dierks Bentley’s discography.

Single Review: Cody Johnson & Reba McEntire, “Dear Rodeo”

October 18, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

“Dear Rodeo” is fairly good, but hardly works as a duet.

Single Review: Gretchen Peters, “The Cruel Mother”

October 18, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

Longtime fans will already be familiar with Gretchen Peters’ take on “The Cruel Mother,” which remains a quiet highlight in an already impressive discography.

Classic Country Singles: Pam Tillis, “Maybe It Was Memphis”

October 8, 2020 Zackary Kephart 7

It sure felt right to write about this classic country love song.

A CU Sweet 16 Celebration: Zackary’s Philosophy

October 3, 2020 Zackary Kephart 1

Zack’s take on Country Universe’s Sweet 16 celebration.

Sing One With Willie: “Pancho and Lefty” / “Reasons to Quit”

September 26, 2020 Zackary Kephart 1

The story of how a tortured soul’s masterpiece ended up being a commercial hit.

Album Review: HARDY, A ROCK

September 19, 2020 Zackary Kephart 2

Newcomer HARDY is certainly different from the rest of the pack, but that’s not a good thing.