Megan Moroney, Cloud 9 Review by Rudy Palma Megan Moroney’s Cloud 9 works because the album’s vocal performances are a defining element of the songwriting. Moroney’s singing is the organizing force of the record. Every arrangement decision, pedal-steel placement, chorus Read more
Charley Crockett, Lonesome Drifter Review by John Gaddis Charley Crockett’s latest album, Lonesome Drifter, showcases his distinctive blend of country, blues, and soul, underscored by his songwriting and compelling vocal performances. The album, co-produced with Shooter Jennings and recorded live Read more
Warren Zeiders, Can A Heart Take Review by Rudy Palma Warren Zeiders’ latest single, “Can A Heart Take,” released on January 10, 2025, brings his compelling vocal skills to a solid musical setting that defines his sound, which exemplifies the Read more
Jim Lauderdale, My Favorite Place Review by John Gaddis With a career spanning over four decades and 37 albums, Jim Lauderdale’s voice remains a defining element of his music. His latest release, My Favorite Place, is no exception, showcasing his Read more
Alyssa Bonagura, Love Wins Review by John Gaddis Contemporary country vocalist Alyssa Bonagura has released her multi-faceted gem, Love Wins, unveiled on May 3, 2024, under Extreme Music Library LTD. The EP encapsulates a blend of modern country with a Read more
Runaway June, Smoke, Wine & Whiskey Review by Constance Tucker In the dynamic vocal sphere of country music, the release of Smoke, Wine & Whiskey by Runaway June marks a spirited vocal gem in the genre, intertwining heartfelt narratives with an Read more
Rod Picott, Starlight Tour Review Rod Picott’s Starlight Tour – A Vocal Expedition Into Mortality and Grace By Rudy Palma Rod Picott, a weathered troubadour with a penchant for narrative storytelling, is back at it again with his fifteenth studio album, Starlight Read more
Morgan Wade, Psychopath Review Morgan Wade’s Psychopath: A Vocal Journey of Resonance and Grit by Rudy Palma At first glance, Morgan Wade’s sophomore effort, Psychopath, seems to be a mere continuation of her previous album, Reckless. But one should never Read more
Colter Wall, Little Songs Review Reverberating Heartland: Colter Wall’s Little Songs Echoes with Authentic Country Spirit by John Gaddis Colter Wall’s Little Songs offers compelling evidence that the soul of country music continues to throb powerfully. Wall’s distinctive, gravelly baritone Read more
Colby Acuff, Western White Pines Review Colby Acuff’s “Western White Pines”: A Return to Country’s Wild Roots by John Gaddis In a time when mainstream country music seems to have strayed from its origins, Colby Acuff’s Western White Pines is a potent Read more
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