- Album Review: Carly Pearce – Honest WomanCarly Pearce had a big surge in her career between 2019 and 2022 predominantly around her “29: Written in Stone” album but has fallen victim… Read more: Album Review: Carly Pearce – Honest Woman
- Album Review: – Mason Ramsey – Outlaw In LoveMason Ramsey is still just 19 years old and he has two albums under his belt. This is his first album since 2024 which was… Read more: Album Review: – Mason Ramsey – Outlaw In Love
- Album Review: David Nail – FlowersDuring the Bro-Country years in the 2010s, David Nail served as the thinking man’s mainstream Country artist. While he had hits, his albums were stuffed… Read more: Album Review: David Nail – Flowers
- Album Review: Dan + Shay – YoungDan + Shay have a lot of hits under their belt at this point, between their own singles and a massively popular duet with pop… Read more: Album Review: Dan + Shay – Young
- Album Review: Ashley Cooke – ashley cooke (2026)Ashley Cooke has had two really big hits with “your place” and “never til now” and this is technically her fourth studio album (though many… Read more: Album Review: Ashley Cooke – ashley cooke (2026)
- Album Review: Willie Nelson – Dream ChaserWith this album, it has to be considered that this could be one of the final albums Willie Nelson releases as he is 93 at… Read more: Album Review: Willie Nelson – Dream Chaser
- Album Review: Tenille Townes – The AcrobatCanadian Country artist Tenille Townes is releasing her fourth studio album with “The Acrobat”. Townes has a songwriting credit on every song and also recorded/produced/mixed… Read more: Album Review: Tenille Townes – The Acrobat
- Album Review: Leah Blevins – All Dressed UpThis is Leah Blevins second full studio album release, and her first since 2021. Hailing from Sandy Hook, Kentucky (shout out to a fellow Kentuckian!).… Read more: Album Review: Leah Blevins – All Dressed Up
- Album Review: Lakelin Lemmings – Lakelin Lemmings (2026)This is Lakelin Lemmings debut album with all but one of tracks co-written by her. She signed a publishing deal while still a teenager and… Read more: Album Review: Lakelin Lemmings – Lakelin Lemmings (2026)
- Album Review: 49 Winchester – Change Of Plans49 Winchester deliver another strong collection of songs with their sixth studio album. This is a band who knows what worked for them and are… Read more: Album Review: 49 Winchester – Change Of Plans
- Album Review: Lily Meola – Lucky to BeA Hawaiian native (Maui), Lily Meola was featured on “America’s Got Talent” (she finished third on the 17th season of the show) and has used… Read more: Album Review: Lily Meola – Lucky to Be
- Album Review: Brad Paisley – Tacklebox (Disc 1)Brad Paisley was a big name in the Country genre in the 2000s but has seemingly been phased out of the mainstream channels as the… Read more: Album Review: Brad Paisley – Tacklebox (Disc 1)
- Album Review: Wyatt Flores – Scared of HeightsWyatt Flores is one of the artists that hasn’t had a big mainstream radio push, but has been getting steadily more popular in the online… Read more: Album Review: Wyatt Flores – Scared of Heights
- Album Review: Matt Jordan – Time Was On Our SideMatt Jordan hails from Missouri and it’s easy to see the influence of the Americana artists like Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp who he cites… Read more: Album Review: Matt Jordan – Time Was On Our Side
- Album Review: Tucker Wetmore – Sunburn Mixtape (EP)Riding high off the success of his debut album, and the singles “1,2,3” and “Brunette”, Tucker Wetmore is back with a summer themed EP. Read… Read more: Album Review: Tucker Wetmore – Sunburn Mixtape (EP)
- Album Review: Charles Wesley Godwin – Christian NameWith much of this album, Charles Wesley Godwin honors his family’s legacy and faith. He has been clear in interviews leading up to the album… Read more: Album Review: Charles Wesley Godwin – Christian Name
- Album Review: Keith Urban – flow stateKeith Urban has always danced on the lines of the Country genre (and crossed it for many traditionalist fans) with that trend increasing quite a… Read more: Album Review: Keith Urban – flow state
- Album Review: Alex Hall – Turn This Love Around (EP)A Georgia native, Alex Hall has released an album previously in 2023 “Side Effects Of The Heart” and this is his third EP. Some of… Read more: Album Review: Alex Hall – Turn This Love Around (EP)
- Album Review: Drayton Farley – A Heavy Duty HeartDrayton Farley is an Alabama-native who blends Country and Rock with his music. He’s got three songs with over 10M Spotify streams (“Pitchin’ fits”, “American… Read more: Album Review: Drayton Farley – A Heavy Duty Heart
- Album Review: Cole Goodwin – Howdy (EP)One of the many Georgians who are in the Country genre, Cole Goodwin has opened for artists like Billy Currington and Zach Top (there is… Read more: Album Review: Cole Goodwin – Howdy (EP)
- Album Review: Brad Tursi – ColoradoBrad Tursi is a member of the band Old Dominion, but has branched out to pursue solo projects of songs that have a decidedly different… Read more: Album Review: Brad Tursi – Colorado
- Album Review: Dave Fenley – Rest Of My LifeThis is Dave Fenley’s third album released, which the most recent being over a decade ago in 2011. Fenley was featured on a season of… Read more: Album Review: Dave Fenley – Rest Of My Life
- Album Review: Kenny Whitmire – Fool In A King Size Bed (EP)Kenny Whitmire has an interesting story to fame, with his social media post of “I Gave Her The Moon” leading to music producer and artist… Read more: Album Review: Kenny Whitmire – Fool In A King Size Bed (EP)
- Album Review: Rodney Atkins – True SouthIt’s been 7 years since Atkins last released an album (“Caught Up In The Country” in 2019) and 20 years since his big hit “Watching… Read more: Album Review: Rodney Atkins – True South
- Album Review: Ashley Anne – GENERATIONAL HEARTBREAK (EP)Ashley Anne cites an eclectic group of artists as influencers including Dolly Parton (one of her first singles was “dear dolly”) as well as ABBA… Read more: Album Review: Ashley Anne – GENERATIONAL HEARTBREAK (EP)
- Album Review: McCoy Moore – Sunshine StateMcCoy Moore released an EP/album (it was seven songs which is long for an EP, but short for an album) in 2025 which I reviewed… Read more: Album Review: McCoy Moore – Sunshine State
- Album Review: Willow Avalon – Pink Pocket PistolA Georgia-native and daughter of American singer/songwriter and guitarist Jim White (Avalon is a stage name), Willow Avalon has had an interesting career of late.… Read more: Album Review: Willow Avalon – Pink Pocket Pistol
- Album Review: Cody Johnson – Banks Of The TrinityCody Johnson has been one of, if not the, most successful Texas Country artists at breaking through the mainstream Country radio and streaming world. He’s… Read more: Album Review: Cody Johnson – Banks Of The Trinity
- Album Review: Hunter Hayes – Evergreen (Season 1)Hunter Hayes is best know for his big hits in the early 2010s such as “Wanted”, “I Want Crazy”, and “Everybody’s Got Somebody But Me”.… Read more: Album Review: Hunter Hayes – Evergreen (Season 1)
- Album Review: Midland – StagesThe state of Country bands is in about as good of a place as it has been in decades with groups like Flatland Cavalry, The… Read more: Album Review: Midland – Stages
- Album Review: The Red Clay Strays – GratefulThe Red Clay Strays as one of the best Country bands going nowadays. The Alabama-based band have a massive hit with “Wondering Why” the emotionally… Read more: Album Review: The Red Clay Strays – Grateful
- Album Review: Colby Acuff – HANDMADE HORSEPOWERColby Acuff told People “I needed to make a record for me” (Source) with this album. It’s clear this album has an edge to it,… Read more: Album Review: Colby Acuff – HANDMADE HORSEPOWER
- Album Review: Johnny Blue Skies – Mutiny After Midnight (Extended Edition)Johnny Blue Skies (Sturgill Simpson’s alter ego of recent years) just makes good music. He doesn’t trend chase or even really seem too worried about… Read more: Album Review: Johnny Blue Skies – Mutiny After Midnight (Extended Edition)
- Album Review: SaraJane McDonald – We Didn’t Make It That Far (EP)This is SaraJane McDonald’s debut EP using her full name (previously using SJ McDonald instead) with multiple of these four songs being released earlier in… Read more: Album Review: SaraJane McDonald – We Didn’t Make It That Far (EP)
- Album Review: Baylee Lynn – Heart On My Sleeve (EP)Baylee Lynn was still in her teens when this was recorded, which showcases an impressive songwriting wit/spirit that shines through on multiple songs on the… Read more: Album Review: Baylee Lynn – Heart On My Sleeve (EP)
- Album Review: Koe Wetzel – The Night ChampionI can’t say I’ve ever been a big fan of Koe Wetzel, though I recognize he’s been developed quite a following with his Country-Rock sounds… Read more: Album Review: Koe Wetzel – The Night Champion
- Album Review: Austin Snell – Colors (EP)Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia and an Air Force veteran, Austin Snell blends many influences in his music. Noting artists like Alan Jackson, Nickelback, and Nirvana… Read more: Album Review: Austin Snell – Colors (EP)
- Album Review: Grace Gunn – Grace Gunn (EP) [2026]Grace Gunn notes an eclectic group of female artists as her influences including Martina McBride, Paramore, and Sheryl Crow in her Spotify bio, as well… Read more: Album Review: Grace Gunn – Grace Gunn (EP) [2026]
- Album Review: Braxton Keith – Real Damn DealBraxton Keith is one of many artists meshing modern sounds with a 1980s and 1990s Country throwback sound. Whether that is nostalgia, tribute, or parody… Read more: Album Review: Braxton Keith – Real Damn Deal
- Album Review: Roman Alexander – Midwest Calling (EP)Roman Alexander has released quite a bit of music since really hitting the mainstream in 2020, and his duet with Ashley Cooke “Between You &… Read more: Album Review: Roman Alexander – Midwest Calling (EP)
- Album Review: Alex Miller – More Country Than YouHailing from Lancaster, Kentucky, Alex Miller is a mountain of a man (he states on his website that he is 6’6) and has a big… Read more: Album Review: Alex Miller – More Country Than You
- Album Review: Kip Moore – Reason To BelieveFor my money, Kip Moore is as good of an artist in Country music today as there is. He just makes really good, quality music… Read more: Album Review: Kip Moore – Reason To Believe
- Album Review: Kylie Morgan – The Healed Cowgirl, Pt. 1Kylie Morgan had a massive streaming hit with “If He Wanted To He Would” on his debut album and this is her third full album… Read more: Album Review: Kylie Morgan – The Healed Cowgirl, Pt. 1
- Album Review: Jason Michael Carroll – AnthemYou most likely know Jason Michael Carroll for his emotional hit “Alyssa Lies” or the haves/have nots common ground song “Where I’m From”, but that… Read more: Album Review: Jason Michael Carroll – Anthem
- Album Review: Flatland Cavalry – Work of HeartThis is the first Flatland Cavalry album I reviewed despite enjoying their music for years. They’re as solid as a band can be and have… Read more: Album Review: Flatland Cavalry – Work of Heart
- Album Review: Ashley McBryde – WildAshley McBryde has become an artist I get excited for new music from. Her songwriting is always a step above the rest and she has… Read more: Album Review: Ashley McBryde – Wild
- Album Review: Ashley Monroe – Dear NashvilleAshley Monroe surprise-dropped this album in 2026, with eight songs that are deniably Country, but also borrow sounds that give the album a sort of… Read more: Album Review: Ashley Monroe – Dear Nashville
- Album Review: Larry Fleet – Another Year OlderLarry Fleet cuts a striking image with his large beard and signature hat style, which pairs well with his distinctive, powerful voice. This is his… Read more: Album Review: Larry Fleet – Another Year Older
- Album Review: Madison Hughes – Desperate Man (EP)Madison Hughes has a bit of an interesting musical career as she started off as much more of a hip-hop/Pop artist (one of her earliest… Read more: Album Review: Madison Hughes – Desperate Man (EP)
- Album Review: ERNEST – Deep BlueERNEST is a really interesting artist within the modern Country genre. As a songwriter, he’s become as reliable of a hitmaker as anyone else but hasn’t… Read more: Album Review: ERNEST – Deep Blue
- Album Review: Jackson Dean – Magnolia SageRiding off the wave off momentum that “Heavens to Betsy”, his sole single release from his previous album, has garnered him, Jackson Dean is looking… Read more: Album Review: Jackson Dean – Magnolia Sage
- Album Review: Kacey Musgraves – Middle of NowhereKacey Musgraves is an artist that moves at her own rhythm. If she wants to pursue other sounds she does that, if she wants to… Read more: Album Review: Kacey Musgraves – Middle of Nowhere
- Album Review: Jason Aldean – Songs About UsJason Aldean has released 12 albums (13 if you count the Macon, Georgia album as two separate albums instead of one double album) and over… Read more: Album Review: Jason Aldean – Songs About Us
- Album Review: Emily Scott Robinson – AppalachiaEmily Scott Robinson takes a while between album releases (this, her fourth full album, releases five years after her last one) but that time is… Read more: Album Review: Emily Scott Robinson – Appalachia
- Album Review: Jon Langston – Thing About MeThe Georgia native has been releasing music for well over a decade now, but Jon Langston hasn’t released that many full studio albums (this is… Read more: Album Review: Jon Langston – Thing About Me
- Album Review: Ella Langley – DandelionElla Langley is the IT girl in Country music right now. Riding a rocket ship of momentum to becoming on of the most talked about… Read more: Album Review: Ella Langley – Dandelion
- Album Review: Austin Michael – LonestarThis is Austin Michael’s second album release with his self-titled debut back in 2020. The Texas native appeared on “American Idol” the year before and… Read more: Album Review: Austin Michael – Lonestar
- Album Review: Melissa Carper & Theo Lawrence – Havin’ A TalkMelissa Carper plays upright bass and is a Texas-born artist that has been making music for over a decade (her first album was released in… Read more: Album Review: Melissa Carper & Theo Lawrence – Havin’ A Talk
- Album Review: MaRynn Taylor – MaRynnMaRynn Taylor has been in Nashville for six years writing and playing to lead up to this album released. Produced by Josh Kerr, all but… Read more: Album Review: MaRynn Taylor – MaRynn
- Album Review: Kevin Denney – Any Ole TimeKevin Denney has been on my favorite voices and artists that never really got a real shot at making it big in my opinion. He… Read more: Album Review: Kevin Denney – Any Ole Time
- Album Review: Catherine Britt – The Hardest ThingCatherine Britt is a Nashville transplant by way of Australia, who started recording when she was just 14 years old in 1999 and has released… Read more: Album Review: Catherine Britt – The Hardest Thing
- Album Review: Josh Weathers – Neon Never FadesJosh Weathers has been recording and releasing music for well over 20 years now with a focus on quality rather than quantity and this song… Read more: Album Review: Josh Weathers – Neon Never Fades
- Album Review: Luke Combs – The Way I AmDespite being one of the biggest stars in the Country music genre, things have been a bit quiet for Combs even with a steady release… Read more: Album Review: Luke Combs – The Way I Am
- Album Review: Aaron Watson – Horse Named TexasIn many ways, Aaron Watson could be seen as the King of Independent Country Music, certainly of the Texas market. He has released 20 studio… Read more: Album Review: Aaron Watson – Horse Named Texas
- Album Review: Callista Clark – In The Room (EP)A Georgia native, Callista Clark released her first EP in 2021 and has since released a two albums, with the most recent album featuring collaborations… Read more: Album Review: Callista Clark – In The Room (EP)
- Album Review: Hudson Westbrook – Exclusive (EP)Hudson Westbrook, Texas native, had a massive streaming hit on his debut album “Texas Forever” with the song “House Again” (which sits at just over… Read more: Album Review: Hudson Westbrook – Exclusive (EP)
- Album Review: Kaylee Bell – Cowboy UpAfter appearing on “The Voice” and singing a song called “Keith” in tribute to his career, referencing multiple songs of his, to Keith Urban, Kaylee… Read more: Album Review: Kaylee Bell – Cowboy Up
- Album Review: Alexandra Kay – Second WindThis is Alexandra Kay’s second album release (her first, “All I’ve Ever Known” was released in 2023) and she has steadily built a strong basis… Read more: Album Review: Alexandra Kay – Second Wind
- Album Review: Callie Prince – Girls Who Cuss (EP)Callie Prince has been releasing singles since 2020 and this is her first EP release since then. Born in Mississippi, Prince moved to Nashville to… Read more: Album Review: Callie Prince – Girls Who Cuss (EP)
- Album Review: Megan Moroney – Cloud 9At this point, it’s hard to not know who Megan Moroney is if you follow Country music. With her distinct voice and Pop-Country sound she… Read more: Album Review: Megan Moroney – Cloud 9
- Album Review: Amber Marie – Til It Burns (EP)Hailing from Pennsylvania, Amber Marie has been releasing singles since 2021 (multiple of which feature in this review) in the lead up to this EP.… Read more: Album Review: Amber Marie – Til It Burns (EP)
- Album Review: Spencer Hatcher – Honky Tonk Highway (EP)Spencer Hatcher has not been releasing music for very long (he really came into the mainstream music scene in 2024) but he has firmly established… Read more: Album Review: Spencer Hatcher – Honky Tonk Highway (EP)
- Album Review: Brennen Leigh – Don’t You Ever Give Up On LoveBrennen Leigh has recorded multiple albums and written songs for artists like Lee Ann Womack, Charley Crockett, Sunny Sweeney, and others while being an accomplished… Read more: Album Review: Brennen Leigh – Don’t You Ever Give Up On Love
- Album Review: Hayden Baker – Alive & WellHailing from Texas, Hayden Baker is an accomplished guitar player and has been releasing music since 2018. This is his fourth studio album and his… Read more: Album Review: Hayden Baker – Alive & Well
- Album Review: Erin Kirby – In and Out of Love (EP)Erin Kirby in Atlanta-born singer songwriter who has gained popularity from her own TikTok account (the modern world of music, eh?) and her most famous… Read more: Album Review: Erin Kirby – In and Out of Love (EP)
- Album Review: Sara Berki – In The Neon (EP)Sara Berki is one of many artists from Australia that are starting to record Country music (which likely is a result of the massive success… Read more: Album Review: Sara Berki – In The Neon (EP)
- Album Review: Muscadine Bloodline – Longleaf Lo-FiMuscadine Bloodline is one of the most consistent duos in Country music today. The group have released a lot of music in the last few… Read more: Album Review: Muscadine Bloodline – Longleaf Lo-Fi
- Album Review: Max McNown – Both Sides of the Blade (EP)Half of these songs previously appeared on Max McNown’s EP “Willfully Blind” before he added a collection of new songs and combined the two for… Read more: Album Review: Max McNown – Both Sides of the Blade (EP)
- Album Review: Drew Green – Comin’ In Country (EP)Drew Green’s been producing music for a while now (his first singles on Spotify are from 2018), but hasn’t necessarily broke through the mainstream. He… Read more: Album Review: Drew Green – Comin’ In Country (EP)
- Album Review: Austin Williams – Be Somebody (EP)Austin Williams has been releasing songs since 2022, with three EP releases in between this release and now. Most well known at this point for… Read more: Album Review: Austin Williams – Be Somebody (EP)
- Album Review: Zach Bryan – With Heaven On TopFollowing Zach Bryan’s career is a bit of a rollercoaster, between his raw songwriting and quantity of musical releases in the last five years, or… Read more: Album Review: Zach Bryan – With Heaven On Top
- Album Review: Jake Owen – Dreams to DreamJake Owen is an interesting artist, he usually has one big hit from an album he released but doesn’t always have sustained success for second… Read more: Album Review: Jake Owen – Dreams to Dream
- Album Review: Adam Doleac – Dream HouseAdam Doleac has released two albums since 2022 and has seen a level of success with his songs “Another”, “Famous”, and “Could’ve Loved You Longer”… Read more: Album Review: Adam Doleac – Dream House
- Books of 2025After accomplishing my goal of reading 30 books last year, I was able to eclipse that number again in 2025! Whether it was “Star Wars”,… Read more: Books of 2025
- Movies & TV Shows of 2025This is a collection of books or seasons of shows that I watched in 2025 (note: some of these may have been released in prior… Read more: Movies & TV Shows of 2025
- Under-appreciated/Forgotten Country Artists – Easton CorbinWhen Easton Corbin first hit the Country music scene, there were a lot of comparisons to George Strait. His music harkened back to those 90s… Read more: Under-appreciated/Forgotten Country Artists – Easton Corbin
- Album Review: Priscilla Block – Things You Didn’t SeeWith the marketing campaign behind this album, it is clear that Priscilla Block is attempting to push a new artistic image – focusing more on… Read more: Album Review: Priscilla Block – Things You Didn’t See
- Favorite Country Songs Countdown #10-1 (2025)250 in 2025! This year will again cover my 250 favorite Country songs of the year – 2025 (and some that came out near the… Read more: Favorite Country Songs Countdown #10-1 (2025)
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