Martina McBride Waking Up Laughing As the genre’s leading female vocalist for the past few years, it’s hard not to have high expectations for a Martina McBride record. Her consistent success at radio and retail
Tim McGraw Let It Go Since he broke through in 1994 with the one-two punch of a novelty hit (“Indian Outlaw”) and a heart-wrenching ballad (“Don’t Take the Girl”), Tim McGraw has been refining that
Todd Snider Peace, Love and Anarchy Anybody who has seen Todd Snider live knows that he performs with just an acoustic guitar. No backup singers, no supporting musicians, and only a harmonica around his neck
Trace Adkins, “I Wanna Feel Something” A compelling single that explores struggling with cynicism as you age. Adkins turns in one of his strongest performances to date. If you prefer “I’m Tryin’” to
The Songwriter’s Hall of Fame has selected Dolly Parton to be the recipient of its most prestigious honor, the Johnny Mercer Award. This award ranks higher than induction into the Hall of Fame; it is
Much like her hubby Tim McGraw followed up his best studio album, Live Like You Were Dying, with a hits collection, Faith Hill is prepping her first domestic hits collection. Greatest Hits is due for
Rodney Atkins, “These Are My People” Fantastic. I thought it was going to be another carbon-copy celebration of southern hillbilly culture, but after a few lines of that, reality kicks in, and the celebration is
Amy Dalley, “Good Kind of Crazy” There are the basic elements of a good song here, but they don’t fully come together. I’m a fan of Dalley, and have enjoyed her previous singles, “I Would
Pam Tillis performed a showcase concert at The Continental Club in Austin, Texas on Friday, March 16 during the SXSW Conference. The set list is dominated by her fantastic upcoming album, RhineStoned, but it also
Collection February 1, 1994 It has to be frustrating for a label to see an artist that they never had success with go on to another label in town and become a big star right