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At age 77, folk icon Ramblin’ Jack Elliot’s "A Stranger Here" offers a collection of songs that range from depression-era ballads to dark, new-orleans Mardi Gras numbers.  Is the album worth picking up?

Don't let the image above fool you.  This single may be playful but don't expect it to be another teen pop confection.  Signed to Atlantic Records, Jesse Lee's "It's A Girl Thing" has an interesting lyric but do the lyrics and her vocal make the song worth listening to?

Proving that country music is still alive and well, Jamey Johnson learned today that his sophomore, self-financed and produced album "That Lonesome Song" has been certified "Gold" for sales of 500,000 copies by The RIAA.

Dierks Bentley has garnered a lot of loyal fans with his ability to deliver hit after hit to country radio.  While he's sometimes sounded same-song-y from time to time, that compaint cannot be levied against this single.  Will the sonic change-up lead to another hit?

After gaining a lot of credit for his debut single "Anything Goes" and now he is ready to show off a different side with his new single "Boots On."  With a melody that dances in the rockier side of country, Houser's strong vocal steers the song right into country. But is it any good?

Louisiana native Stephen Cochran first appeared on the national scene two years ago with his self-titled debut album.  Now ready to bring his music to even more people, Cochran offers up the lead single from his upcoming album.  Does it sound and feel like a hit?

With "Find Out Who Your Friends Are," Tracy Lawrence went from 'old news' to 'new again' to country audiences as the artist released "For The Love" on his own label.  Now back with the lead single from "The Rock," will Tracy be able to repeat the success or will the song fail?

Currently the biggest country star in all of Canada, Johnny Reid has put together a string of memorable performances and singles and sold-out concert dates.   "Dance With Me" is his new album.  Will it help make him a bigger star?

With last week's ACM Awards helping to guide the way for other releases, Rascal Flatts scored their 4th #1 spot on the SoundScan Hot 200 Chart this week with "Unstoppable" selling over 350,000 copies while Jason Aldean's "Wide Open" sold 100k to debut at 4th