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Eileen's Blog: The Civil Wars: "Barton Hollow" This is not a rockin, boot scootin', stompin' country music album. It does not have the big band sound that most mainstream country music performers have. This is an ethereal album that has an incredibly unique sound that creates a mood. This is … [Read more...]
Eileen's Blog: Dierks Bentley introduced himself to us with What Was I Thinkin' which became so much of an anthem that women still wear little white tank tops to his concerts. He then revealed his love of Bluegrass music with Up on the Ridge an album that received critical acclaim across several … [Read more...]
Toby takes us back to when he was 12 years old in Billie's Supper Club in Arkansas. The supper club was run by his grandmother Hilda ( aka Clancy). It was here and at this age that Toby developed a love of music and writing and has been doing it nonstop ever since. His new CD titled Clancy's Tavern … [Read more...]
Eleven is Martina's 11th studio album and was released on October 11, 2011. She co-wrote six of the eleven tracks. One Night, a song written to her fans detailing how she feels walking out on the stage, begins the album and sets the tone for the other 10 tracks in which she sings about being in … [Read more...]
I started this CD expecting to hear not so great music thinking this 18-year-old would not be worthy of a cd already, he is just getting started. I was in for a shut-the-front-door type of shock as I listened to this deep bass, deep south innocence yet pure classic country voice sing about love, the … [Read more...]
We fell in love with Lady Antebellum when they sang Love Don't Live Here, Long Gone and Need You Now. Everyone was wondering what they would do next and Own the Night is the very aptly titled CD that answers the question. They own the night and the world of country music as well. This well loved … [Read more...]
Music Review: Randy Montana If you've heard “1,000 Faces” or “Ain't Much Left of Loving You”, you're already familiar with this brand new country artist Randy Montana. Son of Nashville songwriter Billy Montana, Randy released his debut album on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. In this eleven song … [Read more...]
New Music Review: When it comes to Blake Shelton, he is not just a wonderful singer with a melodious voice that contains an extremely pleasing drawl (ladies really do love country boys), he provides personality, charm and charisma that reaches far beyond the song. While listening to his … [Read more...]
Soundboard: Chicago country fans sound off on country music and share their opinions about who's hot and what's not. Jake Owen: "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" Jake Owen's "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" has a catchy little chorus and can makes anyone smile. Someone commented that it's "good … [Read more...]
Steel Magnolia Release Date: January 11, 2011 It seems like forever ago since Big Kenny and Naomi Judd were eyeing up this duo on the second season of CMT original series Can You Duet. While Joshua Scott Jones and Meghan Lindsey managed to not only win over the judges and the fans, it … [Read more...]
