Lindsay Ell Reinvents Herself in Nashville’s Risky Business
Lindsay Ell was chosen as one of the “Next Women in Country” in 2014, but she has other ambitions and questions to explore after making her new EP.
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Molly Tuttle Dives Headfirst Into Entertaining Country Pop
Molly Tuttle, hot off a significant Grammy nomination, pivots her sound into a lovely country pop new direction and tells PopMatters all about it.
CMAT’s ‘Euro-Country’ Is a Striking Breakout Statement
Country pop’s CMAT offers a profound statement choreographed to a contagious mixture of alt-country, soul-pop, and indie pop sensibilities.
Molly Tuttle Goes Solo with Delightful New Record
Molly Tuttle’s So Long Little Miss Sunshine finds her stretching out her sound, though her songwriting and guitar skills continue to be on full display.
Alison Krauss’ ‘Arcadia’ Is Dazzling and Worth the Long Wait
Alison Krauss and Union Station show a meeting of minds, wildly creative professionals reunited to log yet another sterling work in their estimable discography.
Grey Delisle’s Fanciful Tales Can Tickle the Funny Bone
The Grey Album showcases Grey DeLisle’s ability to write and sing catchy ditties that flicker for attention. Her tales tickle the funny bone or make one sob.
Rose City Band Deliver a Collection of Jam-Friendly Tunes
On Sol Y Sombra, Rose City Band offer an honest emotional reflection for our times with music that propels forward with their same carefree style.Â
The Passion of Garth Brooks
Stephen Deusner’s entry in the 33 1/3 series about the wreckage of Garth Brooks’ ‘The Life of Chris Gains project makes for a mightily entertaining read.
30 Years of Alison Krauss’ Country Music Breakthrough
Even if the world only knew Alison Krauss from ‘Now That I’ve Found You: A Collection’, her place in country music history would be assured.
Kelley Mickwee Finds ‘Everything Beautiful’ When You Are in Love
Kelley Mickwee has a smokey voice mixed with honey that expresses pain and pleasure at the same time. The ache in her throat suggests she’s been through it all.
Elvis Costello’s ‘Almost Blue’ Was Rescued by Its Bonus Tracks… for a While
The release history of Elvis Costello’s Almost Blue provides a framework for examining how the delivery of recorded music can relate to our experience of it.
If You Love Her, Let Her Know: How Olivia Newton-John Became a Country Star
Olivia Newton-John’s chart-topping 1974 album remains a touchstone for 1970s culture, bringing the best of country music into mainstream pop.