Single Reviews

Heartland, “Built to Last” A beautiful tribute inspired by a 50th Anniversary party, this is the kind of record that raises the collective dignity of country music. Not sappy, devoid of cliche – just honest,

Carolina Rain, “Isn’t She” They’re a great vocal group doing an unfortunate Rascal Flatts impression. To their credit, they sound better than the supergroup – none of the annoying nasal whining that defines RF’s sound

Ashley Monroe with Ronnie Dunn, “I Don’t Want To” Monroe impressed me with her debut single, “Satisfied.” I still really dig her voice, though she throws in a few too many trills here. She’ll gain

All apologies for the site going quiet, but blogging couldn’t compete with Wii-ing. Here’s a long overdue rundown of recent singles. AARON TIPPIN, “He Believed” Nice, heartfelt ode to a father that could’ve devolved into

CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON, “Taking Back My Brave” This is much better than her last single. Lyrically strong, with a good vocal performance. The production kinda just lays there, though. Could’ve used more muscle. DARRYL WORLEY,

MONGTOMERY GENTRY, “Some People Change” The boys turn in a strong cover of a song that originally appeared on the Kenny Chesney album When The Sun Goes Down. The message is more powerful coming from

BRAD PAISLEY, “She’s Everything” Every time I think he can’t make a more conscending love song, he surprises me. Is there any woman who’d really be touched by being compared to a pair of running