March 20, 2012 Casey James was apparently patient while putting together his debut album after wrapping up the ninth season of 'American Idol' back in in 2010. The third-place finisher says he wouldn't trade his spot for first place on the hit show, because he was able to fly under the radar until he was ready.
March 18, 2012 Luke Bryan's new EP 'Spring Break 4 ... Suntan City' is like a good speed boat. Owning one is pretty cool, but borrowing your buddy's whenever you need it is even better.
March 6, 2012 Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert lend a hand in co-producing 'XII,' Neal McCoy's first album in almost seven years. The superstar country couple's fingerprints cover almost every track. At times, it even sounds like Shelton singing.
February 28, 2012 Craig Morgan's discography includes songs as wild and redneck as 'Bonfire' and 'International Harvester,' and as sobering as 'Almost Home' and 'Tough.' On his new album 'This Ole Boy,' the singer never reaches those extremes, turning in his most centered project to date.
February 23, 2012 The 'Act of Valor' soundtrack is a collection of 10 moody songs that ultimately get one excited about the movie, which opens up nationwide on Friday (Feb. 24). Although one can only assume it's going to be the saddest movie ever.
February 10, 2012 Dierks Bentley is back with producer Brett Beavers for 'Home,' a welcome return to the distinct sound the two have crafted since his self-titled debut in 2003.
January 25, 2012 Kellie Pickler's new direction is a good fit, but much like a great pair of blue jeans it will take a few wears before the singer seems totally comfortable. '100 Proof' is an album she should (and is) proud of, but almost more exciting is how this underestimated singer will slink into the traditional country genre on the next album and the one after that, and the one after that.
January 24, 2012 We're taught to not judge a book by its cover, but sometimes that's a pretty good place to start. The jacket and official press photos provided by Curb Nashville give fans an idea of what to expect from Tim McGraw's 'Emotional Traffic.'
January 20, 2012 The new Martina McBride greatest hits package takes listeners on a chronological audio tour of the singer's career. 'Hits and More' -- released by McBride's old label RCA Nashville -- proves she is a timeless artist, whose early hits ('My Baby Loves Me,' 'Independence Day') still sound as relevant today as her most recent radio successes.
January 13, 2012 The fun that the Little Willies are having is almost palpable on 'For the Good Times,' a collection of cover songs by five well-respected musicians and friends, including jazz great Norah Jones. Country fans not familiar with Jones will realize she's a more-than-capable substitute for Dolly Parton, with a wispy style that resonates like a great first kiss.
