By: Andrew Vaughan
You have to take your hats off to the organizers of the Special Olympics albums. Since 1987 there have been six albums that together have raised over $100 million for the charity. This new version features a slew of country names. Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Carter Twins, and Gloriana alongside...
By: Andrew Vaughan
Whatever happened to baby face Bryan White, expert purveyor of pure country pop in the 90s? Seems the former star took time out to deal with the vagaries of the record business and devote more time to his family. This is White’s first album in almost ten years, and that was a compilation so the...
By: Andrew Vaughan
Some albums lack clarity or direction, usually a clue that the producer is not entirely convinced of the best musical direction. It’s also possible that the artist, Wayne himself perhaps, is still searching for that unique stamp that will put him up there with the greats. Obvious to anyone is the...
By: Andrew Vaughan
She bloomed like a country music Eliza Doolittle from charming but hokey American Idol singer to bona fide Nashville superstar. Through three releases, the one constant about Carrie Underwood is her big voice. Sure traditionalists will complain that she’s all pop and not enough...
By: Andrew Vaughan
Chet Atkins is a tough act to follow or indeed pay tribute to. I once asked Chet to comment on Dire Straits' guitar hero Mark Knopfler’s comment that Chet was the best guitarist in the world. "Sounds about right," he grinned. Steve Wariner, along with Vince Gill, the nicest and most...
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