Steve Maybe this “I’m a wild boy” schtick will work for him, it has often enough, but it fails more often than it works. It’s kinda hard for me to enjoy such odes to anti-social behavior now. Bragging about driving county roads at 105 miles an hour deserves a short term in the lock-up for a … Read more
From all I’ve read on the inter-toobs, this gal group is a joy and a hoot in concert, capable of stealing the show and making the headliner that follows them look more like the opening act. The first single is just a tad bawdy and suggestive without being nasty. A fun listen. Expect an add … Read more
This is a really interesting piece of work. Joseph and Mary presented as a typical (and near-modern?) working class couple. It reminds me a lot of the story of the couple in Kathy Mattea’s “Love at the Five and Dime”. It is the most refreshingly unique new Christmas song I’ve heard this year.
I talked this one last time when it was only available as the video on the label’s website. I’ve gone back to listen to it there several times since then and am so glad it arrived in today’s mail. A happy song of love re-found. A couple who dated back in their school days run … Read more
It’s not often that an overtly religious song becomes a mainstream hit. This one has a much better than even chance of doing it, though. A name group, a very familiar voice and style are delivering the message. The message is clearly honest, personal and heartfelt, but without coming across as preachy. That’s the ticket.
Southern boys, even us with progressive political positions, are still all pretty much entranced with all things related to The Lost Cause, so it’s genetically impossible for me not to be moved by a song about a secesh soldier getting ready to attack a Union force that outnumbers his troop five to one. That predisposition … Read more
They are a father, his son and daughter; a farm family from Illionis who’ve been in Nashville for less than two years and have written The Band Perry’s two biggest hits and have more songs being gobbled up by others. They’re happening quick and the first solo single should kick in the afterburner. This is … Read more
Ronnie’s gonna be surprised and a little peeved because I’m betting Kix is going to have a solid solo hit single before he does. This is it. Very cool song. Slinky and sly and sexy and kinda dangerous, it’s got a whole bunch of character.
Ashley arrived in Nashville about the same time as Miranda with just as much talent but the pool was apparently only big enough for one hot and sassy new Southern blonde in the time frame and the crown dropped onto Miranda’s head. They’re now best buds and are two of the Pistol Annies. Ashley should … Read more
The song quickly jumped into the Top 10 in Country digital sales. In my mind, this is the best record she’s ever released. She’s crooning here, not screeching the way she was on that duet with Aldean last year. No, it’s not a ground breaker, nothing exceptionally unique about it. It’s just smooth and has … Read more