At the end of 2006, I of various albums released that year. With sales in the doldrums, it seems a good time to take a look at who’s doing well and who’s struggling. In each
This week’s most pleasant surprise is that Patty Loveless will be releasing new music later this year. Sleepless Nights, due Sept. 9, is her first album in three years, and it’s a collection of classic
Michael Slezak at the EW PopWatch Blog make the persuasive case that the worst cover song of all time is Jessica Simpson’s butchering of “These Boots are Made For Walkin’.” I’d never heard that, but
The music Carrie Underwood has released since her stunningly successful debut album has been an interesting contrast between commercial music recorded with a clear eye for radio and compelling cover songs recorded for charity. While
With Sunday's popular topic being songs that should be released as singles, here's a different spin on the same topic: What are some songs that labels overlooked, missing a potential hit? I'm putting up two
I would like to know who is responsible for trying to turn Billy Currington into a lounge singer. The man is blessed with a rich, expressive voice that can easily deliver pure country songs, and
You know how some country songs are just ridiculous, but they’re still awesome? The premises are flimsy, the lyrics aren’t believable, but they’re still enjoyable to listen to. My favorite song in this vein is
Emmylou Harris All I Intended to Be It’s easy to view this album as a homecoming of sorts for Emmylou Harris. She is reunited with producer Brian Ahern, who helmed her seminal records from the
When I first heard Carrie Underwood’s new album Carnival Ride, I was most impressed by the ballad “Just a Dream”, which is now slated to be her fourth single from the set. Similarly, I was
So according to journalist Chet Flippo, Sugarland’s upcoming album, Love on the Inside, is a keeper: Sugarland’s upcoming CD is a leading candidate for country album of the year…by and large, musically they have not
