Blake Shelton "Based On A True Story..." Album Review

     Reining CMA Entertainer of the Year Blake Shelton has released his new album, Based On A True Story... this week.  Blake has faced heavy scrutiny of late with his comments on classic country fans, and has seen unprecedented levels of success with his role as a judge on The Voice.  Blake has had an up and down year, and this album has been much anticipated by people on both sides of the country fence, for very different reasons.

Ashley Monroe "Like A Rose" Album Review

     

     Ashley Monroe might be better known for her work in the all girl super-group the Pistol Annies, but she sets out to prove she can hold her own on her latest album Like A Rose.  Stepping out and making a solo record is risky but rewarding move.  How did it work out for Ashley?

Holly Williams "The Highway" Album Review

     Holly Williams is a singer/songwriter who comes from some very solid stock.  As the daughter of Hank Williams, Jr., the half-sister of Hank Williams III, and the granddaughter of the late great Hank Williams, she has some pretty big shoes to fill.  But lineage means nothing if you can't back it up on your own.  Holly Williams has put out a record that does the Williams family proud and stands on its own two feet as a solid piece of country artwork.

Throwback Thursdays: Lefty Frizzell

     This week's Throwback Thursday features Lefty Frizzell doing a few of his biggest hits, "If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)" and "Saginaw, Michigan".  Enjoy the sounds of one of the greatest voices in country music history!!

Shooter Jennings "The Other Life" Album Review

     After releasing Family Man in 2012, Shooter is right back at in 2013 with The Other Life.  Shooter dabbled in progressive rock and roll, and made big return to country with two albums in back to back years.  Family Man was strong, placing in my Top 5 Albums of the Year for 2012.  Is The Other Life just as strong?