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Shelley Short Quietly Saves Country Musicnew

Rather than waxing naively cute, a la Jenny Lewis, or idiotic, Short encapsulates much of what makes old-school Nashville country great: a showman's charisma, credible melancholy and close geographical ties.
Willamette Week  |  Amy McCullough  |  04-09-2008  |  Reviews

Seventh Annual Country Critics' Pollnew

Over 80 critics from across North America vote on the best country acts, records and songs of 2006, and Geoffrey Himes offers insight into why the Dixie Chicks and other rugged individualists prevailed.
Nashville Scene  |  Geoffrey Himes  |  01-24-2007  |  Music

More of Mr. Nice Guy

Nashville’s nicest guy shows he can’t be taken for granted with his new four-CD set of original music, These Days.
The Inlander  |  Ted McGregor Jr.  |  11-21-2006  |  Profiles & Interviews

Killing Coyotesnew

Austin songwriter James McMurtry is mad as hell.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Chris Davis  |  06-16-2006  |  Profiles & Interviews

Train Hoppingnew

The whiskey-tinged soul pipes of Jolie Holland pour out a sultry sound.
L.A. Alternative  |  Lucy Bernard  |  04-18-2006  |  Profiles & Interviews

Waving the Flag High

The modern country singer Pat Green pushes forward.
Charleston City Paper  |  T. Ballard Lesemann  |  03-08-2006  |  Profiles & Interviews

Agriculture Warsnew

For many homeowners new to farm country, there's just one problem: farms.
Metroland  |  Rick Marshall  |  09-16-2005  |  Culture

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