Toby does it again and again and again and Hope on the Rocks is no exception. This is Keith’s 16th studio album, he wrote or co-wrote all ten songs, and they are all country. [and all Toby] There’s something so familiar about his barritone, his southern drawl, his songs about drinking, women and love lost,… Continue Reading
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Channel 7 covers the Country Scene
Joe’s Bar, US99 and CountryMusicChicago.com received a special shout out from ABC7 Chicago reporter John Garcia during a special segment featuring the local country music scene. The report aired on the 10PM newscast following the CMA Awards, which also aired on the same network. “Sources” tell me John is quite the country fan himself. So if you… Continue Reading
Review: Taylor Swift: “Red”
In Taylor Swift’s own words, this CD is about the red relationships in life. She is talking about “…..the ones that went from 0-100mph and then hit a wall and exploded”. While every listener can relate to this, devoting a whole CD of 16 songs to the same subject is not only a daunting undertaking,… Continue Reading
Catching up with Katie Armiger
CONCERT ALERT: Country music sweetheart Katie Armiger has a growing list of friends getting married and having babies, and she admits to sometimes envisioning whether that would have been her if she hadn’t packed up and headed to Nashville as a teen. And just about the moment she starts wondering about life’s little and big… Continue Reading
Review: Dwight Yoakam return with “3 Pears”
Three pears is Dwight Yoakam’s first new release in seven years. This collaborative effort is a true work of art. But as much as this music is collaborative with other artists and genres it still retains that signature bluesy, honky tonk sound that is pure Yoakam including his signature higher pitched “whoop” at the ends… Continue Reading
Review: Kix Brooks’ “New To This Town”
New to Kix Brooks If you put this CD on expecting to hear half of Brooks and Dunn, you probably won’t get what you were looking for but in a pleasantly shocking way. Kix Brooks held strong for many years as half of Brooks and Dun and we sure do miss that duo but his… Continue Reading
Review: Gloriana’s A Thousand Miles Left Behind
Gloriana was formed back in 2008 and was then comprised of brothers Tom and Mike Gossin, Rachel Reinert and Cheyenne Kimball. In 2011 Kimball left the group and Gloriana became a threesome. Since Kimball’s departure, this is the now trio’s first album. A Thousand Miles Left Behind features 11 tracks and was a wonderful listen. With the… Continue Reading
Introducing DJ Miller
It was just a few short months ago when rising country star DJ Miller crossed paths with the one man he has spent his life idolizing….but had never once spoken a word to. What was the setting of this chance meeting you might ask? A hotel lobby….of course. “Chains couldn’t keep me from going up… Continue Reading
Review: JT Hodges’s Debut Album: “JT Hodges”
When being asked to do an album review of an artist about which you have heard little, it is hard to know what to expect. However, I am pleased to say that with his self-titled debut album, JT Hodges has well exceeded any expectations that I had in mind. As I started listening to the… Continue Reading
Country Thunder 2012 Sold Out!
Tickets may be gone but the Thunder will roll into Twin Lakes, Wisconsin starting this Thursday, July 19th. The four day music festival is the ultimate summer event for country music fans and will feature some of today’s biggest stars. Big & Rich, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Toby Keith and more will all… Continue Reading