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Alan Jackson, “Country Boy”

September 6, 2008 Leeann Ward 21

If you like Alan Jackson’s “Where I Come From”, you’ll probably enjoy his latest single, “Country Boy.” However, if you’re like me and thought that song was clichéd and dull, you’ll likely pass over this

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Eric Durrance, “Turn It Off”

September 6, 2008 Leeann Ward 7

As obsessive bloggers and blog readers, this is a song to which many of us can surely relate. After running through the list of modern technologies of the day that we, as a society, generally

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Matt Stillwell, “Shine”

September 5, 2008 Guest Contributor 14

No, this is not a cover of the Collective Soul (or even the Dolly Parton) version of “Shine”.  Unfortunately.  In this case, “Shine” is short for moonshine, as in, home-distilled alcohol.  If you never grow

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Adam Gregory, “Crazy Days”

September 5, 2008 Guest Contributor 7

The introduction to newcomer Adam Gregory is an energetic one.  It’s a yearning for the simpler days, as told by a ready-made-for-radio voice.  Gregory’s voice has just enough hint of desperation to make this tale,

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Jeff Bates, “Riverbank”

September 5, 2008 Guest Contributor 7

At the funeral of his father, the character in Jeff Bates’ new single “Riverbank” feels the rush of old memories when the pair would enjoy days together at the fishing hole.  The death has made him

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Keith Anderson, “Somebody Needs A Hug”

September 3, 2008 Dan Milliken 10

Listen, country songwriters of the world: not every semi-popular catchphrase requires its own song. Some things just don’t really need to have music written about them, and hugging out someone else’s case of “the Mondays”

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Rascal Flatts, “Here”

September 2, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 27

Writing a review of this just seems like an exercise in futility. No fans will be won or lost by this performance. If you enjoy listening to “I Melt” “Winner at a Losing Game ”

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Zac Brown Band, “Chicken Fried”

August 31, 2008 Dan Milliken 66

When that mellow guitar intro first chimes in, you might swear you’re listening to a late-night NPR special. Or watching an iPhoto slide show. Or maybe hanging out in a coffee shop somewhere in Georgia.

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