Country Music Reviews

Brennen Leigh returns with another winning entry into a catalog that revels in country music’s heyday avoiding anything clichéd or corny.

Those who missed this classic in its initial configuration now have an opportunity to make up for lost time. And fans of the original will be delighted with this expansive, beautifully bundled update of one of the Truckers’ finest, most potent and career-defining sets.

Every now and again, an artist comes along and reminds us that old-fashioned production techniques can never substitute for heart and soul. Texan-born singer/songwriter Summer Dean is the latest to underscore the crucial distinction between style and substance.

The Cowboy Junkie's first collection of original material in five years seeks to undo the damage done in these tumultuous times, in a world which seems like it's crumbling all around us.

Weathervanes is an astonishing record. A wide display of Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit's dedication to constantly seeking new depths to explore in their art but more importantly their lives.

This is Laura Cantrell at the top of her game, embracing and pushing at the edges of Americana, roping in her musical pals, getting in some heartfelt politics and presenting us with something entirely joyous yet thoughtful.