The 10 Best Albums of 2014

     Writing a great song is no minor feat.  It takes skill, determination, and talent to write a country song that moves people.  It is an even greater feat to write an entire album worth of great songs.  That's what these 10 artists did.  These 10 albums represent the best of country music in 2014.  From throwback records to "metamodern sounds", all facets of country music are covered here. Keep It Country Kids proudly presents the 10 Best Albums of 2014.

Jon Pardi "Write You A Song" Album Review

     As I mentioned in my "What I Can't Put Down" Single Review, I hadn't really payed much attention to Jon Pardi.  I didn't dislike him, but when his album Write You A Song came out in January, I didn't check it out.  That was a big mistake on my part.  After hearing his cool single "What I Can't Put Down", I got a copy of it, and I am very impressed.   Jon Pardi is bringing some of the traditional country elements back to mainstream world, and his first album is a fantastic debut.

Jon Pardi "What I Can't Put Down" Single Review

     Jon Pardi is a singer-songwriter from California.  While he has released a few singles, nothing has really peaked my interest quite yet.  Nothing offended me, but I wasn't really paying attention.  That has all changed with his newest single, "What I Can't Put Down".   I find myself instantly drawn in when I hear this song on the radio, and for good reason.  It strikes a chord in country music that is vastly under-represented: fun, rocking songs that still sound country and aren't mind-numbing cliches.  "What I Can't Put Down" is interesting, clever, and even fun.  It can be done.  How about that?