Random Radio 5-Spot

     A new feature here on Keep It Country Kids is the Random Radio 5-Spot.  In this feature, I will select a local country station and listen to the first 5 songs that come on.  Regardless of relevance or impact, I will do a quick review of those 5 songs.  It could be the 5 newest hits, could be during the classic hour, could be anything in between! Enjoy!

Eric Church "Like Jesus Does" Single Review

        Eric Church continues the stellar run of his 2012 CMA Album of the Year Chief with his latest single, the somber "Like Jesus Does".  In this tune, Eric sheds his bad boy image for a more sensitive and tender side.  Does it work?

Throwback Thursdays: "Mama Tried"- Merle Haggard

This week's Throwback Thursday is courtesy of Merle Haggar.  "Mama Tried" is one of the most iconic songs in country music history.  Merle is a rare talent, who's songwriting is matched by his killer vocals and superb picking skills.  Sit back and enjoy as Merle turns 21 in prison doing life without parole!

Throwback Thursdays: "Cold Cold Heart"- Hank Williams

The latest Throwback Thursday features the King of Country Music, Hank Williams.  Hank had the brutal honesty and heartfelt voice that made every song come to life.  "Cold Cold Heart" is one of the best of his many classics.  Enjoy the very best doing what he does!

Lee Brice "I Drive Your Truck" Single Review

      The third single from Lee Brice's album Hard 2 Love is " I Drive Your Truck".  Truck songs are on country radio about every 15 minutes anymore.  Is this another cliche song about big trucks and girls, or is it something more?

Joey + Rory "Josephine" Single Review

     Husband and wife country duo Joey + Rory recently released their new single and video from their 2012 album His & Hers, "Josephine".  Joey + Rory have always kept it country and had some great songs in their career, even if they don't get played on the radio very often.  So, how's this new one???

Jerrod Niemann "Only God Could Love You More" Single Review

     Jerrod Niemann has recently released his second single from Free The Music titled "Only God Could Love You More".  Jerrod has always had a knack for writing and singing songs that are very unique. From "Lover Lover" to "Shinin' On Me", Jerrod always stands out.  "Only God Could Love You More" continues that trend.

A Reaction to Blake Shelton's "Old Farts and Jackasses" Comment

     Unless you are living under a rock, by now you have heard of Blake Shelton discussing his role as Male Vocalist of the Year that has offended many classic and traditional country music fans. If you haven't, I will summarize below. What do these comments mean? A slip of the tongue? A bad choice of words? A giant mistake? A completely false and stupid statement? Yes.

Sarah Gayle Meech "One Good Thing" Album Review

      If you happen to hit Lower Broadway in Nashville, chances are you will have a chance to see a Sarah Gayle Meech show.  Sarah is a pretty big deal around the Nashville HonkyTonk scene right now, and she now has her debut album available, One Good Thing.  How does this debut hold up?

Darius Rucker "Wagon Wheel" Single Review

     Darius Rucker has deemed "Wagon Wheel" as the next single from his upcoming album True Believers.  He called on Lady Antebellum to do background vocals on the remake of the folk/bluegrass band Old Crow Medicine Show classic.  So, how does the newest member of The Grand Ole Opry's version hold up?