When it was announced that Faith Hill was going to release a Christmas album this year, it seemed like a natural and inevitable event.  With her voice, how can she go wrong.  Well, How about releasing a single from it in early September?

Jake Owen is one of the stronger vocalists to emerge on the country music scene in the last few years. With the success of two big hit singles, Owen is back with his newest single, "Don't Think I Can't Love You." Does it have a chance to be a big hit?

After the massive success of "All I Want To Do," Sugarland has chosen to release a single that is acutely more like what they've become known for at country radio. Is "Already Gone" the best choice for the second single?

Bluefield first came known to some folks as the band behind the passionate ballad "Butterfly." While that single failed to do too much at radio, there is potential for "Drive Away" to break the male-female duo open on the charts.

There is an old adage of "work hard and you will reap big rewards" has come true for the Texas-based Eli Young Band. After forming as a group of 18-year-olds, the group has slowly built up their brand and have recently released this as their national debut single.

Passionate about the industry he lives and works in every day, successful songwriter and now recording artist Jason Matthews recently sat down with Roughstock to discuss a variety of topics. His passion flowed through in everything we discussed.

August 26, 2008
Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Comal County Blue (Self)
Jimmy Wayne - Do You Believe Me Now (The Valory Music Co.)
Ralph Stanley II - This One Is Two (Rebel)
Roger Creager - Here It Is (Dualtone)
The Derailers - Guaranteed To Satisfy (Palo Duro)
The Lost Trailers - Holler Back (BNA)