Back in 2000, I watched CMT before leaving for school every morning. I was probably enjoying a bowl of cereal or maybe even a Toaster Strudel. Remember those things? That frosting was the best. … [Read more...]
#TBT: Just Another Day In Paradise by Phil Vassar (@philvassar)
It's been about 15 years since this song reached the top of the country charts. It was an interesting time for Phil Vassar. The singer-songwriter-piano-player had been having some hit singles … [Read more...]
Love Is Alive by Phil Vassar
It's been 13 years now since Phil Vassar started out with a gold record the first time out. He was signed to the big leagues after years of performing at his own club and writing huge hit songs for … [Read more...]
Reconsidering Country Music in the ’00s
It's time to reconsider the era of 2000 to 2009 in country music. I often glass over this period when I think about and write about the history of country music. In truth, this decade was … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss Your Life by Phil Vassar
What happened to life? That's what Phil Vassar is asking himself with his new song Don't Miss Your Life. It's hard to tell if this is an autobiographical song from Phil. It's a good song that … [Read more...]
Sound of a Million Dreams (Song) by David Nail
This next one is big. David Nail is ready to follow up his first number one single with the title track from his last album. Here is the song - The Sound of a Million Dreams. Have a listen and see … [Read more...]
The Top Country Songs of 2011 Part 9
Part 9...moving into the best of the best in Quarter #2... Top Country Songs of 2011 Part 9 10. Just A Kiss - Lady Antebellum Just three summers ago I saw Lady Antebellum in concert at a local … [Read more...]
Let’s Get Together This Summer with Phil Vassar
Phil Vassar knows how to write a hit song. I don't think that will ever change. Phil seems to have the formula for a hit country song down perfect. I just think he'll always be able to write songs … [Read more...]
For Jaron It’s a Good Thing
Jaron is still going. After a successful debut in 2009 and 2010 with Pray For You Jaron and the Long Road to Love (Lowenstein is a weird country name I guess) is back with a few new songs. It's … [Read more...]
Kip Moore Misses The Marrying Kind
You will know Kip Moore by this summer. This country newcomer has a single just out at radio that is surprising country fans and insiders. Kip's song is about the girl us blind guys tend to … [Read more...]