Ruston Kelly Finds Relief and Refinement on ‘Shape & Destroy’
On Shape & Destroy, country music's Ruston Kelly finds a way to offer an unbroken hallelujah.
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Taylor Swift’s “seven” Marks the End of Innocence
Taylor Swift’s childhood has frequently acted as the rare domain that can neither be snatched by tabloids nor staked out by fans, but “seven” presents a narrative of innocence dragged out of a child by abuse.
Nashville’s Brontë Fall Have Finished with School
Folk-pop's Brontë Fall opt for a black leather jacket instead of a wedding dress in their version of Finishing School.
Natalie Schlabs Starts Living the Lifetime Dream With “That Early Love” (premiere + interview)
Unleashing the power of love with a new single and music video premiere, Natalie Schlabs is hoping to spread the word while letting her striking voice be heard ahead of Don't Look Too Close, the full-length album she will release in October.
Bobbie Gentry’s Neglected Masterpiece ‘The Delta Sweete’ Returns
Bobbie Gentry's The Delta Sweete has been hailed as a lost and unjustly ignored masterpiece. Now it's finally being reissued after more than 50 years with ten bonus cuts.
Folk Pop’s Treva Blomquist Stays “Strong” (premiere)
Pop hooks and positivity abound on new single from Nashville singer-songwriter Treva Blomquist. "This song is a call to listen to your heart."
The Chicks Boldly Reclaim Their Relevance on ‘Gaslighter’
Gaslighter is bold and incendiary, finding the Chicks reclaiming their relevance. Thankfully, the Chicks reject silencing as Gaslighter reestablishes their penchant for vocalizing raw truths.
Willie Jones Blends Country-Trap With Classic Banjo-Picking on “Trainwreck” (premiere)
Country artist Willie Jones' "Trainwreck" is an accessible summertime breakup tune that coolly meshes elements of the genre's past, present, and future.
Safe at Home After Nashville Return, Sara Evans Still Plays to Win With ‘Copy That’
Country music's Sara Evans knows the music business remains a perilous journey after navigating some rough roads to success, but she's speaking frankly while enjoying a wild, unpredictable ride with her first solo studio album in three years.
Imogen Clark Celebrates Personal Strength With “Found Me” (premiere)
Australian pop/country artist Imogen Clark displays strength, determination to live beyond personal pain via the new single, "Found Me".
The 10 Best Country Albums of 2010
The synthesis of the past, present, and future was so much of what country music was about in 2010. Country was still fairly male-dominated in the era, although the changing winds, wherein women would create the most forward-looking music, were already beginning to blow.
Ingrid Andress Finds Her Sound on ‘Lady Like’
Country music's Ingrid Andress proves herself on the smart album, Lady Like, which lives up to her breakout single, "More Hearts Than Mine".
