If you're a fan of Dwight Yoakam, Gary Allan or any other artist steeped in the western country style known as Bakersfield sound, you're sure to dig this brand new tune from Moot Davis's new album Man About Town. It really recalls that classic sound set by Buck Owens.

Joey+Rory burst onto the national scene with "Cheater, Cheater" after a runner-up finish on the CMT series Can You Duet and have released two full albums and will release a new one in 2012 as well. Take a look at our thoughts on this Album #3 lead single here.

There are country singers and then there is Connie Smith. Intriqued? Never heard of the Grand Ole Opry star? Read on to find out what we have to say about Long Line of Heartaches, only her second album released in the last 33 years!

Here's Trace Adkins singing the touching "'Til The Last Shot's Fired" When you're finished watching, pleace go to iTunes and purchase this video and audio track to support the Wounded Warrior project.

After last year's compilation "Favorites," Billy Yates has returned with his 6th studio album "That's Why I Run."  With all but the debut album self-released, he has carved out quite a nice niche for himself.  With that in mind, does the album stand-up to his past releases?

Newcomer Jody Booth released the fun single "Gold Digger" last fall and experienced some success with it on the Texas Music Charts.  Take a listen to this new single from his upcoming debut album and let us know what you think.

Basically new to the national scene, this fantastic 'outlaw' country band has a sound that's steeped in traditional 70s country with a little modern edge.  Fans of Jamey Johnson or Dale Watson (who contributed a cut to the upcoming Bloodshot album) should find something to like here.

Dierks Bentley is undoubtedly one of the most critically-loved mainstream country artists but even most critics were delightely surprised to learn that Dierks is going to release a roots-based album this year.  Does the title track stand a chance of success at radio?

In 2008 Becky Schlegel wowed us with her previous release For All The World To See.  Does her latest album, Dandelion hold our attention the way her last record did?  Will it be one of our favorite roots music releases of the year?

Like that favorite blanket or pair of old jeans, Alan Jackson continues to make music that is comfortable. Freight Train is comfortable but are there any moments that find Alan Jackson stretching and challenging himself?