Jordan Whitmore‘s got the right kind of twang. She’s a genuine article who sings with conviction in her music. Built on the backs of tough girl country music, Whitmore’s sound is a little more Carrie Underwood than the traditional country we typically cover …
Category: Country
Album Review: Courtney Marie Andrews – Leuwen Letters – Authentic, rootsy singer songwriter
Courtney Marie Andrews has the voice of an old soul. She sounds like she’s been on the road with Emmy Lou and Loretta Lynn for a while. Her songwriting is sophisticated in an understated way, and that’s a huge compliment. She delivers lines …
The Jason Connelly Band–quality, sincere country music.
Jason Connelly has spent most of his time in the American South. Over the last six years he has grown immensely as a musician, starting off as a solo artist with a few instruments in the back of his car, he has grown …
Cahalen Morrison and Country Hammer – The Flower of Muscle Shoals – Fresh traditional country music
Cahalen Morrison has made an appearance on our site in the past, so it was nice to hear he’s still at it. This isn’t the kind of country music you’ll hear on big radio stations, unfortunately, but it is the kind you’re likely …
Grayson Schick – Alt-Country Gem
Occasionally an artist comes along who epitomizes the sound and mission of Ear to the Ground. Whether it is in style or mere swagger, they are the ones whose songs give verification to the need for great music sites. Enter Ohio’s native son …
Three bands from 2014 we should have covered (but didn’t)
Look – no one likes excuses. I have none. Sometimes there were “circumstances” that resulted in bands getting bumped down in coverage, but to these three bands I’d like to say SORRY. To make up for it… umm… we covered you! Yay?! Opal …
Water Liars – “Let it breathe”
We’ve covered Water Liars here before. They’re one of the best country duos making music right now. I love that they’re totally flying under the radar while being absolutely world class talents. This particular track “Let it breathe” is gorgeous. The guitars… the …
Caroline Spence – Somehow – A country album with impressive intimacy and flavor
*This is an advanced review. The album will be out March 3, 2015. Caroline Spence has a crystal clear, timeless vocal quality. She has the ability to pierce through the soundscape with a sincerity and genuineness that’s rarely found in music today. More …
Crooked Brothers – Postcard EP – Good old fashioned toe-tapping music
Banjo, guitar, harmonica – check, check, check. The Crooked Brothers released an excited little EP that shows promise of much more to come. Bring your dancing shoes to this party because the Crooked Brothers will get your toes tapping. Actually, the first track …
Greg Jones’s Best of 2014
Here are co-founder Greg Jones’s best songs and albums of 2014. Top 10 Songs of 2014 #10: The Native Sibling – “Place to Rest/Keep on Running” No matter how many times I hear this song, I continue to have a visceral, deeply personal response …
