Randy Houser has released his first single for Universal South. "Anything Goes" showcases where his slow and powerful vocals drive the song, which climaxes in its big, drawn out chorus which rings in the hearts of listeners.

Why do country music labels decide to sign and foster reality show contestants at the expense of nuturing and promoting talent organically? We come up with a couple reasons and a solution to the problem.

Like death and taxes, another week has come to an end with Taylor Swift selling the most country albums this week. The question seems to be, though, are any other country artists going to be able to take over the throne?

What is it about country music that makes fans so passionate? What causes them to draw lines in the sand and debate about it as if it were a life-or-death situation? Roughstock tries to get to the bottom of an ages-old debate.

It's very hard nowadays to get almost every fan of country music to agree on anything but they often cite Trisha Yearwood as one of the few mainstream artists worth listening to.

In support of their July 22 album release, Sugarland will kick off the 25 city nationwide LOVE ON THE INSIDE tour beginning in Asheville, NC on September 13. The tour will feature special guests Kellie Pickler and Ashton Shepherd.

July 1, 2008
Ricky Skaggs – The High Notes (Cracker Barrel/Skaggs Family)

July 8, 2008
Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis (Blue Note/EMI)

July 15, 2008
Randy Travis - Around the Bend (Warner)
Drew Emmitt - Long Road (Compass)