Nashville Artist CD Reviews

We've all heard that great things come in small packages, but until I received Appalachian Christmas CD earlier this week I didn't realize how much truth is in that old saying.

This new album, Back Up Again on his new label, Katapult Records, is taking Brian McComas into a slightly different direction than his previous works. There isn't the over production of his big label works.

One can expect to hear reminisces of John Denver, Bill Monroe, Johnny Cash all tied together in a wonderful array of artfully written, arranged, and produced tunes in Brad Collerick's newest CD Cottonwood.

Buddy Jewell's new CD "Country Enough" is a radio airplay worthy album. With country music fading away from its roots, and starting to lean heavily towards the pop scene, it is nice to see an artist who continues to honor what true country music stands for.

There's not anything much better to an Indy Artist than doing your own thing and being successful in the process but that's what Rick Huckaby is just happens to be doing in Nashville.

So many times you hear the enthusiasm of a person who has laid their heart and soul on the line, to become the next Alan Jackson or Martina McBride, only to find that the person does not have the talent or knowledge of songwriting to succeed, but every once and a while, you stumble across a CD from someone, who just blows you away.

A review of Chris Young's first RCA Label CD, simply entitled Chris Young.

A review of Chris Young's second album entitled "I Wish I Was Lying".

A review of Alright Now by David Mallett. After nearly four decades of music, David Mallett has released yet another masterpiece of Americana Music entitled Alright Now.

Doug Stone's CD My Turn covers everything a country CD should entail like the typical songs about Drinking, Dying, Loving and Leaving but this CD adds a whole lot more than that

A review of the HonkyTonk Hitman's fourth CD entitled 'Shake That Twang'

A review of Jason LeGrand's debut album simply entitled "Jason LeGrand.

A review of Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers entitled; The Pilgrimage. After nearly two decades, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers return to Music City with a new album that celebrates their longtime friendship with Johnny Cash and the Cash Family

Nashville About.com LeAnn Rimes This Woman CD Review from guest writer Mia Guy

Originally from the New Orleans area, this Nashville transplant has been bringing some great Cajun Blues Sound to the ears of locals for over a decade.

Compadre Records has hit the target with their latest compilation “Let’s step outside”. Whether you’re a hunter or fisherman, every outdoorsman will absolutely love this CD.

A music review of Matt Kennon Debut Album.

Created by New York native John Beltzer in 1996, in memory of his late brother, Julio, the Songs of Love Foundation has enlisted the talents of more than 500 songwriters and singers, who create one-of-a-kind songs for children and teens with chronic or life-threatening illnesses.

A review of Dance with Me Tonight by Michelle Turley. Michelle has a traditional country sound that has soft purr of Dolly Parton, the strength of Tammy Wynette and a dash of Miranda Lambert's Texas sound tossed in.

A review of Mike Rodgers album so rightfully entitled "Honkytonk Hitman".

Rhinestoned is Pam's first original release of music in over five years and is a must have if you're a fan of Pam Tillis music. Fans will find Rhinestone to have a flair of Americana intermitted with more of a traditional sound.

The Man in the Middle is Pat Watters' fourth independent CD, and it's easily his best yet. Pat's distinctive voice handles the melodies well, and you can feel the personalization that's the stamp of a singer-songwriter.

CD Review of Raising Sand, the long-awaited collaboration between Plant and Nashville-based bluegrass/country chanteuse Alison Krauss.

Robin English is off to a great start with her self-titled debut CD. Her sultry vocal style is refreshing and her songwriting skills impeccable.

A review of Set'em Up, Shoot 'em Down by Scott Lindsey.

A review of Seth Turner's debut album entitled "Another Day In My Life".

A CD review of Stephanie Bettman & Luke Halpin Album It All Comes Back To Love.

This Is My America CD set is a prime example of what can happen when you gather up a ton of superb songwriters, a few dozen nationally known artists, a renown symphony, and a historical group of harmonic singers to share and blend their craft - it's the perfect recipe for success.

Adroit Records Words & Music Compilation has raised a few heads in Nashville and let me just say with good reason. These songwriters, who have mostly always been in the background of the music industry, are being placed in front of the fans -it's refreshing.