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Chris Stapleton, From a Room: Volume 1 © Mercury

Chris Stapleton, From a Room: Volume 1 | Album Review

Chris Stapleton remains consistent on his sophomore album, From a Room: Volume 1. It’s a brief affair, but superbly executed.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 9, 2017 ago

Reba McEntire, Sing It Now- Songs of Faith & Hope © Big Machine

Reba McEntire, Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope | Album Review

Country superstar Reba McEntire returns in 2017 with a country-gospel album, ‘Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 7, 2017 ago

Brantley Gilbert, The Devil Don't Sleep © Big Machine

Brantley Gilbert, The Devil Don’t Sleep | Album Review

Outlaw country standout Brantley Gilbert packs a mean punch on his fourth album, ‘The Devil Don’t Sleep.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 2, 2017 ago

Reba McEntire, Sing It Now- Songs of Faith & Hope © Big Machine

Reba McEntire, Oh Happy Day | Track Review

Reba McEntire delivers a funky, superb cover of the Edwin Hawkins gospel standard, “Oh Happy Day.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 26, 2017 ago

Reba McEntire, Sing It Now- Songs of Faith & Hope © Big Machine

Reba McEntire, Oh, How I Love Jesus | Track Review

Beloved country musician Reba McEntire delivers an inspired, superb take of the classic hymn, “Oh, How I Love Jesus.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 24, 2017 ago

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