Julie Roberts - “Good Wine & Bad Decisions” (Sun Records/Red River Entertainment):
A sultry and powerful return to form for one of the format’s most underrated vocalists.
Toby Keith - “Shut Up & Hold On” (Show Dog-Universal):
Get your funk on! Mr. Keith has a hit on his hands!
Mandy Barnett - “Oh, Lonesome Me” (Cracker Barrel/Rounder):
A stirring tribute to one of Nashville’s greatest songwriters – from one of Nashville’s greatest singers.
Sturgill Simpson - “You Can Have The Crown: (Thirty Tigers):
Energetic hillbilly romp that you just don’t hear the likes of anymore, unfortunately.
Kip Moore - “Young Love” (MCA Nashville):
Rootsy and organic sounding song with a blues edge. Will fit right in with the format.
Luke Bryan - “Drink A Beer” (Capitol Nashville):
If you have thought some of Bryan’s most recent material was lightweight, you won’t here. The record of his career. I’ve been waiting nine months to say that.
Eric Church - “The Outsiders” (EMI Nashville):
Well, it is envelope pushing.
Irene Kelley - Better With Time (Independent):
Makes me long for the days when we heard traditional female singers on the radio. Good stuff!
Jason Aldean - “When She Says Baby” (Broken Bow Records):
Maybe one of Aldean’s strongest ballad performances yet. It’s been a crowd favorite for a while, and should soar.
Avicii featuring Dan Tyminski of Union Station - “Hey Brother” (Interscope Records):
Interesting vocal mix. I started off not liking it too much, but warmed up by the mid-way point. Infectious.
Bubba Sparxxx Feat. Rodney Atkins - “Right” (Backroads/Average Joes):
Flows really well. Atkins has been missed at radio.
Corey Smith - “Ain’t Going Out Tonight”(Undertones/Razor & Tie):
Well written tune about the changing of life’s priorities. I think we all can identify.
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