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George Strait, ‘Love Is Everything’ – Album Review
George Strait, ‘Love Is Everything’ – Album Review
George Strait, ‘Love Is Everything’ – Album Review
George Strait steps back in time for his newest release, 'Love Is Everything.' In the past, the singer always found a way to add a touch of contemporary to his traditional sound. There's nothing to separate this from albums he made throughout the '80s and '90s, but that's not necessarily a criticism.
Keith Urban, ‘Little Bit of Everything’ – Song Review
Keith Urban, ‘Little Bit of Everything’ – Song Review
Keith Urban, ‘Little Bit of Everything’ – Song Review
Perhaps it should be no surprise that after five months spent judging 'American Idol,' Keith Urban has delivered his most pop-friendly single to date in 'Little Bit of Everything.' The talented singer and guitarist uses tricks in production that a less established singer would be skewered for. The result is a delightful summer jam that's short on nutritional content.
Lauren Alaina, ‘Barefoot and Buckwild’ – ToC Critic’s Pick [Listen]
Lauren Alaina, ‘Barefoot and Buckwild’ – ToC Critic’s Pick [Listen]
Lauren Alaina, ‘Barefoot and Buckwild’ – ToC Critic’s Pick [Listen]
Meet the new Lauren Alaina. With just a few weeks of her senior year of high school remaining, the singer introduces a grown-up new look, grown-up style and grown-up attitude with her latest single, 'Barefoot and Buckwild.' It's especially difficult to find songs that fit when you're short on life experience, so the one-time 'American Idol' runner-up wrote her own ...
Album Spotlight: Lady Antebellum, ‘Golden’ – ToC Critic’s Pick
Album Spotlight: Lady Antebellum, ‘Golden’ – ToC Critic’s Pick
Album Spotlight: Lady Antebellum, ‘Golden’ – ToC Critic’s Pick
The best moments on Lady Antebellum's fourth album 'Golden' find Charles Kelley or Hillary Scott singing solo, with minimal help from the other on harmonies. There is no shortage of songs that act as features for the two talented vocalists. The evolution of the trio finds them becoming a dual threat super power instead of a two-headed pop-rock-country group.
Lady Antebellum, ‘Goodbye Town’ – Song Review
Lady Antebellum, ‘Goodbye Town’ – Song Review
Lady Antebellum, ‘Goodbye Town’ – Song Review
Charles Kelley's desperation turns to anger by the end of 'Goodbye Town,' the second single from Lady Antebellum's new 'Golden' album. The song finds the trio working their bread and butter: heartbreak and a yearning for love lost. Sonically, this song forges ahead with fresh production, but it's not quite as exciting as the lead single, 'Downtown.'
Jana Kramer, ‘I Hope It Rains’ – Song Review
Jana Kramer, ‘I Hope It Rains’ – Song Review
Jana Kramer, ‘I Hope It Rains’ – Song Review
'I Hope It Rains' makes three heartbreaks in three singles for Jana Kramer. The new track from her self-titled debut album is more fun than the bittersweet 'Why Ya Wanna' and catchier than her Top 30 hit 'Whiskey.' The singer finds that sweet spot between revenge and psycho and works the vocals into a potential hit.
Thomas Rhett, ‘It Goes Like This’ – Song Review
Thomas Rhett, ‘It Goes Like This’ – Song Review
Thomas Rhett, ‘It Goes Like This’ – Song Review
'It Goes Like This' is the safest of the three singles Thomas Rhett has released, but he sacrifices nothing in sharp songwriting in his effort to land a hit on country radio. The charismatic songwriter is a natural storyteller, and his lyrics bounce to life with each verse and chorus.
Kenny Chesney, ‘Life on a Rock’ – Album Review
Kenny Chesney, ‘Life on a Rock’ – Album Review
Kenny Chesney, ‘Life on a Rock’ – Album Review
Kenny Chesney's 'Life on a Rock' album is as revealing of a record as 'Be as You Are' -- more so in some ways. The songwriting isn't as sharp as the 2005 project (the most closely comparable to 'Life on a Rock' in style and substance), but the experiences are as mixed and honest.
Lee Brice, ‘Parking Lot Party’ – Song Review
Lee Brice, ‘Parking Lot Party’ – Song Review
Lee Brice, ‘Parking Lot Party’ – Song Review
Songs like Lee Brice's new single 'Parking Lot Party' are easy to dismiss. It doesn't pack near as much punch as 'I Drive Your Truck,' but that's far from his intent. The South Carolina-raised singer is looking to add to the tailgate soundtrack, and at this he's successful.

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