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Rodney Atkins - "Fifteen Minutes"

Rodney Atkins waited a long time to get his shot at radio stardom and with his string of six Top 10 hits (five of them #1 hits), he's in no hury to go anywhere.  With that in mind, will this single keep Rodney's hit streak going or will it fall by the wayside like "Invisably Shaken?"
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Dean Brody - "Gravity"

With his first single "Brothers" announcing his arrival, Dean Brody looks to "Gravity" to take his career a step further.  Does this song, which is similar to a Brad Paisley song, have enough to give him the desired result or will it fall by the wayside during this bombastic summer?
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Roughstock's Memorial Day Playlist

While they should constantly be in our thoughts and prayers, the soldiers who so bravely serve and protect us are given two major holiday's, Memorial Day in late May and Veteran's Day in early September.  Here's a playlist to honor those we lost for Memorial Day.
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Phil Vassar - "Bobbi With an I"

Phil Vassar scored a big hit last year with "Love's A Beautiful Thing" and now he is back with this interesting song that chronicles the change in a dear friend.  There's nothing like "Bobbi With An I" on radio right now but will that help or hinder it from becoming a hit?
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Craig Morgan - That's Why (re-issue)

"That's Why," Craig's new album, is also his first for his new label, BNA Records.  While a brief 10 tracks, the album finds Morgan back in the groove that he had on his first few CDs. While that's all well and good, is it enough to make this a great CD?
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Shea Fisher - "Don't Chase Me"

With a song that recalls the pop song "Mickey" from Tony Basil, Australian star Shea Fisher has set her sights on the bright lights and fame that can come with a country career in the USA.  But is a gimmicky childish single going to make the right first impression on listeners?
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Kenny Chesney - Greatest Hits II

With a plethora of hits since his last Greatest Hits album at the beginning of this decade, Kenny Chesney's "Greatest Hits II" was long overdue for compilation and release.  Will this collection appeal to older fans or just new fans?
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Gloriana - The Way It Goes EP

With a hit single ("Wind At Heart") running up the charts, Gloriana has released this digital EP to tie fans over until their self-titled full-length album is released later this year.  Does "The Way It Goes" present a band worthy of their success?