Editor's Picks
Let’s Write That!
In his recent column, Chris Neal explores a couple of ways that songwriters harness inspiration.
Alison Krauss & Union Station – “Paper Airplane”
If the title track and new video from Alison Krauss' just released (Apr. 12) album provide any insight, it's that Paper Airplane is bound to be a keeper. Watch »
Country Radio—Your Way
Mainstream country radio has a lot going for it, but it's not all country music has to offer. Here Barry Mazor lists alternative music channels for listeners who might be looking for something more.
Single Reviews
One of these could be your next favorite single -- or not. See how a few recent releases measure up:
Latest Blog Entries
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Scanning the Countryside: No Last Word on Country
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John Oates Revisits His Americana Roots
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Your Take: Google (or Amazon) It
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Friday Five: John Henry
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Album Review: The Blind Boys of Alabama – Take The High Road
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Scott Holstein Introduces Cold Coal Town
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Scanning The Countryside: What Artists Want From CDs—Still
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Album Review: Del McCoury Band & Preservation Hall Jazz Band – American Legacies
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Preview Carrie Rodriguez’s Latest
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Billy Currington – “Love Done Gone”
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New Releases (April 19): Ralph Stanley, Robyn Ludwick & Zoe Muth; Sunny Sweeney For Free; Hayes Carll & Amanda Shires On Daytrotter
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Sugarland – “Tonight”
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Your Take: Gold Records
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