Jim Lauderdale, My Favorite Place Review Jim Lauderdale, the ever-prolific Americana icon, returns with his 37th album, My Favorite Place, released on June 21, 2024. This album, produced alongside Jay Weaver, reaffirms Lauderdale’s unparalleled ability to blend the essence of traditional country with his distinctive storytelling prowess. Recorded at Nashville’s famed Blackbird Studios, this album … Read more
Anne Wilson, Rebel Review Anne Wilson’s latest album, REBEL, released on April 19, 2024, marks a pivotal moment in her career as she ventures into synthesizing Country and Christian music genres. These sixteen songs illustrate her versatility as an artist and her ability to interweave personal storytelling with spiritual depth. Here, we explore REBEL, examining its conceptual … Read more
Hayden Baker, Barely Gettin’ By Review Let’s dive into Hayden Baker’s debut album, Barely Gettin’ By, which plays like a warm summer breeze through the chords of country music with its raw emotions and life’s unvarnished truths. This fourteen-track collection spins tales of hard-won lessons wrapped in the mastery of guitar strings that sing as soulfully … Read more
Grace Leer, Best Friend For Life Review Grace Leer’s “Best Friend For Life” is a catchy melody with lyrics encapsulating the essence of enduring friendship and the journey to finding a life partner. Crafted with a blend of heartfelt sincerity and infectious catchiness, this ballad showcases Leer’s remarkable vocal tone and delivery and her adeptness … Read more
Gabby Barrett, Growin’ Up Raising You Review Gabby Barrett’s upcoming album, Chapter & Verse, is shaping up to be a profoundly personal and artistically mature offering, judging from its latest single, “Growin’ Up Raising You.” This tender ballad, co-written by Barrett herself alongside Jon Nite, Zach Kale, and Jimmy Robbins, offers an intimate glimpse into the … Read more
Grace Leer, Star On Top Of The Tree Review Grace Leer, an artist rapidly gaining recognition in the country music scene and beyond, makes a remarkable impact with her single “Star On Top Of The Tree,” featured in the Hallmark movie “Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas.” This film marks Leer’s acting debut … Read more
Cody Johnson, Leather Review Cody Johnson’s Leather emerges as a solid project with its gritty threads of traditional country adorned with modern collaborative genius. Following the Gold-certified acclaim of Human and a year garnished with a Grammy win, a CMT Music Award, and a CMA nomination, Johnson’s latest project reveals an artist not just peaking, but pushing the summit higher. … Read more
Lonesome Ace Stringband, Try To Make It Fly Review Struggle, Hope, and Harmony: A Deep Dive into Try To Make It Fly Bringing a vibrant sound of contemporary folk, Americana, and bluegrass, Lonesome Ace Stringband presents their latest project, Try To Make It Fly. The Lonesome Ace Stringband is Chris Coole on banjo and vocals, … Read more
Dan + Shay, Bigger Houses Review From Pitstop to Highway: The Multifaceted Journey of Dan + Shay’s Bigger Houses Buckle up ’cause we’re moving into a bigger house in the heartland! I’m absolutely giddy to give you my take on Dan + Shay’s latest offering, Bigger Houses. Released on September 15, 2023, through Warner Music … Read more
Morgan Wade, Psychopath Review Bridging Mind and Soul: A Review of Morgan Wade’s Psychopath Morgan Wade’s latest album, Psychopath, presents itself as a tantalizing canvas of emotional narrative and musical acuity. The thirteen tracks bring us both overarching emotional narratives and the nuanced compositional elements that render this album a compelling listen. Psychopath lays its … Read more