Why "Red Solo Cup" is Good For Country Music

In this article we discuss why we think the new viral smash hit from Toby Keith - the first viral country music song from an established artist - is a very good development for country music.

Album Review: Mike McClure - Fifty Billion

A pioneer of the 1990s Red Dirt Music movement, Mike McClure has been working with his own namesake band for a long while now but has stepped out to once again release a solo record. read on to see what we think of the CD here.

Album Review: Martina McBride - Eleven

The stakes are high for Martina McBride as she releases the Eleventh album of her illustrious career. Read on to see if she's able to pull of a 'comeback' of sorts with this album, her first for the Republic Records Nashville label.

Album Review: Toby Keith - Clancy's Tavern

Toby Keith's back with his annual Album release. How does Clancy's Tavern, which features "Made In America" and "Red Solo Cup" stack-up against his most recent output? Read on to find out what we have to say about the album.

Album Review: Steve Azar - Delta Soul, Volume One

Steve Azar has made a name for himself nationally through the last 15 years or so thanks to a winning combination of songwriting skill, vocal and musical talent. This album returns him to his roots. Read on to find out more about the album here.

Album Review: Billy Currington - Icon: The Best of Billy Currington

Billy Currington has made a mark with a winning collection of sultry, soulful ballads and down-home country rave-ups. Read on to see what we have to say about his first ever 'best-of' collection, part of the UMG Icon series.

Album Review: Montgomery Gentry - Rebels On The Run

One of the things many bands who've been on major labels say when they move to a smaller label is how they have less 'cooks in the kitchen.' This can be a good or a bad thing depending on the artist. Read on to see which way we think this album, their first for Average Joes Entertainment, falls.

Toby Keith "Clancy's Tavern" Tracklist

Country music used to have one or two albums come out per year, per artist. Nowadays, we're lucky if the artists release an album every two years. Toby Keith -  the 'old soul' that he is - still gets at least one record out a year. Read on to see the tracklist on 2011's release!

Exene Cervenka - The Excitement of Maybe

This Exene Cervenka album may come as a shock to anyone familiar with the singer/songwriter’s past work with the iconic punk band X and may even surprise fans of The Knitters, the folk-rock offshoot of X. Is it a good album?

Alison Krauss & Union Station - Paper Airplane

After working on solo efforts and a well-received duets project with Robert Plant, Alison Krauss returns 'home' to her fantast band of equally talented artists in Union Station for the release of this, their first project together since 2005.