In late September, we tipped you off to a new album from Missouri's John D. Hale Band titled More Than I Can Handle. In our favorable review of the album, we wrote: Hale originals like the title track and excellent “Desperate People” bristle with real, lived-in detail; in the latter, the first-person narrator summarizes himself as a well-meaning “desperate man with a mind like a loaded gun,” a characterization that serves as a kind of coda for [the album] as a whole. Self-penned slices … [Read more...]

The second album from Easton Corbin, All Over the Road, is in stores today. In the event that you've already blown through your monthly music allowance - or if you just like cool signed stuff - we have one autographed copy of the new album up for grabs. To enter, simply comment with a made-up story about the first time you heard "Lovin' You Is Fun." Creativity and humor encouraged, but won't improve your chances... unless you're somehow able to make a random number generator laugh. Be sure to … [Read more...]

Well, it happened again: I sold my soul to a man who promised to give someone a prize. This time, it's the new, expanded edition of Glen Campbell's penultimate album, Meet Self-Titled. I mean, Meet Glen Campbell. As you might recall, that's the one where producer Julian Raymond paired him with a bunch of songs by hip acts from outside the genre in an attempt to introduce him to a younger generation of fans, inaugurating a new (and final) phase in Campbell's career. These days, it makes for an … [Read more...]

Remember, you have through Thursday to enter our Christmas giveaway for a shot at winning some cool prizes, including George Strait apparel and autographed CDs. All the necessary details are here. That's old news. The new news is this: Now through Thursday, there's one way - and only one way - of gaining a second entry in the drawing (effectively doubling your chances), and that's by participating in the Childhelp deal at Farce the Music. This is my way of throwing a little support behind … [Read more...]

Christmas shopping is fun, but who has the time? Or the money? Clearly, it's time for a holiday giveaway. Courtesy of our friends at Universal Music Group, we have some cool swag that is sure to impress the country music lover in your life. And hey, there's no shame in self-gifting. Items up for grabs include: George Strait's Here for a Good Time CD with matching gray "Here for a Good Time" T-shirt (size L) Sunny Sweeney's Concrete CD, autographed Eli Young Band's Life at Best … [Read more...]