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Dwight Yoakam Starter Kit
Few artists command as much critical acclaim as Dwight Yoakam, yet he was also a stunningly successful commercial act from the start. Nine of his releases have been certified gold or better, and his...
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Album Review: The Mavericks, In Time
The Mavericks In Time A reminder of the magic that can happen when a strong lyric meets a fresh, engaging production and a vocal performance that cuts right to the bone. Founded in 1989, The Mavericks...
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Country Universe Talks with James House
England swings, or at least it did back in Roger Miller’s day. Nowadays, England is more likely to line dance, which helped an album from one of Nashville’s top singer-songwriters become a hit – almost...
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The Best Singles of 1993, Part Four: #10-#1
The list comes to a close with ten classic records from some of the era’s most commercially and critically successful stars. It’s easy to be cynical about country radio these days, but unlike most of...
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A Country Music Conversation, Day 1: “Aces” to “Already Gone”
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Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Lorrie Morgan
Lorrie Morgan was so essential my initial discovery of country music that I am amazed that it took me so long to write about her like this. Then again, Morgan’s no stranger to being noticed less than...
View ArticleDwight Yoakam Starter Kit
Few artists command as much critical acclaim as Dwight Yoakam, yet he was also a stunningly successful commercial act from the start. Nine of his releases have been certified gold or better, and his...
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Album Review: The Mavericks, In Time
The Mavericks In Time A reminder of the magic that can happen when a strong lyric meets a fresh, engaging production and a vocal performance that cuts right to the bone.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Country Universe Talks with James House
England swings, or at least it did back in Roger Miller’s day. Nowadays, England is more likely to line dance, which helped an album from one of Nashville’s top singer-songwriters become a hit – almost...
View ArticleThe Best Singles of 1993, Part Four: #10-#1
The list comes to a close with ten classic records from some of the era’s most commercially and critically successful stars. It’s easy to be cynical about country radio these days, but unlike most of
View ArticleA Country Music Conversation, Day 1: “Aces” to “Already Gone”
Day 1 features tracks from the following five artists: Suzy Bogguss, Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty, Todd Snider, Dwight Yoakam, and Sugarland.
View ArticleFavorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Lorrie Morgan
A deep dive in to the rich, rewarding catalog of Opry legend Lorrie Morgan.
View ArticleEvery #1 Single of the Nineties: Dwight Yoakam, “Ain’t That Lonely Yet”
A Class of 1986 graduate reaches his commercial peak.
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Martina McBride's second No. 1 single soars.
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