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    country album reviews

    Tyler Childers, Rustin’ In The Rain [📷: Hickman Holler / RCA]
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    Tyler Childers, Rustin’ In The Rain | Album Review 💿

    On his brief 2023 album, Rustlin’ In The Rain, Grammy-nominated country musician Tyler Childers delivers a tour de force, never missing the mark.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 22, 2023 ago
    Kacey Musgraves, Star-crossed [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc. / MCA Nashville]
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    Kacey Musgraves, star-crossed | Album Review 💿

    On Star-crossed, Kacey Musgraves does a fine job executing a divorce album, and continues expanding (or distancing herself from) country.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 9, 2021 ago
    Chris Stapleton, Starting Over [📷 : Mercury Nashville]
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    Chris Stapleton, Starting Over | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winner Chris Stapleton delivers the best country album of 2020 with his fourth studio album, Starting Over.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 23, 2020 ago
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    Miranda Lambert, Wildcard | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning country artist Miranda Lambert maintains consistency throughout her entertaining seventh studio album, Wildcard.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 7, 2019 ago
    Carrie Underwood, Cry Pretty [📷: Capitol Nashville]
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    Carrie Underwood, Cry Pretty | Album Review

    On the enjoyable ‘Cry Pretty’, Grammy-winning country artist Carrie Underwood balances out ‘tried-and-true’ country music and more contemporary pop.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 21, 2018 ago
    Cole Swindell, All of It [Photo Credit: Warner Music Nashville]
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    Cole Swindell, All of It | Album Review

    Although he maintains consistency and a lovable personality, Cole Swindell delivers a pleasant third studio LP with ‘All of It’ without “moving the needle.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 21, 2018 ago
    Cody Jinks, Lifers [Photo Credit: Rounder]
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    Cody Jinks, Lifers | Album Review

    Country artist Cody Jinks keeps things traditional throughout the course of his eighth album, ‘Lifers.’ The results are consistent and utterly incredible.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 2, 2018 ago
    Mason Ramsey [📷: Atlantic / Big Loud]
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    Mason Ramsey, Famous (EP) | Album Review

    After becoming a viral sensation as the Wal-Mart yodeling kid, 11-year old country artist Mason Ramsey releases his major-label debut EP, ‘Famous.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago
    Keith Urban, Graffiti U © Capitol Nashville
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    Keith Urban, Graffiti U | Album Review

    Ever-eclectic Australian country superstar Keith Urban continues to blur country music lines on his latest album, ‘Graffiti U.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 3, 2018 ago
    Kacey Musgraves, Golden Hour [📷: MCA Nashville]
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    Kacey Musgraves, Golden Hour | Album Review

    Two-time Grammy-winning country artist Kacey Musgraves returns with a magnificent, third studio album, ‘Golden Hour’, which appeals beyond the country audience.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 20, 2018 ago
    Luke Bryan, What Makes You Country © Capitol
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    Luke Bryan, What Makes You Country | Album Review 💿

    Country music superstar Luke Bryan returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded 6th studio album in ‘What Makes You Country.’ Nothing brand-new, but consistent.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 12, 2017 ago
    Walker Hayes, boom. © Monument / Sony
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    Walker Hayes, boom. | Album Review 💿

    Alabama country musician Walker Hayes serves up his intriguing, quirky brand of country music on his highly-anticipated album, ‘boom.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 11, 2017 ago

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