Ryan Turner: Rollin' Up My Sleeves - One of the best debut CDs I have ever heard! Ryan is definitely extremely talented. He has developed a great country sound mixed with a tad of rock n' roll. This CD has a good mix of rockin' country songs like "My Days My Way," "Julie's Gonna Dance," and "Rollin' Up My Sleeves," to the great ballads like "She's No Amy," "Would You Run," and "What's It Gonna Be". If you have not heard of Ryan Turner you will be hearing a lot of him in the future. The question is, “Do you want to be the person being told about him or the person telling people about him?” Trust me Ryan will be the next big Texas Music artist, but don't just take my word on it; buy this CD and judge for yourself. Trust me you won't be disappointed!!!!

Cory Morrow: Nothing Left To Hide - After nearly 3 years since his last full studio album, Cory's back, finally, with a new studio album.  This one is probably his best and definitely worth the wait. Producer Keith Gattis (Dwight Yokam's guitarist and producer of Waylon Payne's great album) helps in bringing together a great sound.  This CD shows Cory's growth as a songwriter with some really in depth songs. A CD packed full of great songs with in my opinion no bad songs on it. Some of my favorites include "Good Intentions," "Restless Girl," "Beat of Your Heart," "Best Low," "My Way Home," and "Choices," just to name a few; but it is really hard to pick favorites because they are all good. This is a must have CD for any Cory fan, as well as music lovers in general. Go buy this CD today you won't regret it!!

Rodney Crowell: The Outsider - Man, this is a great CD! The name of the CD says it all!  This CD is out there so to speak, with cool mix rock and country and some edgy lyrics, which is what I think makes it such a great CD. It also shows that Rodney is not afraid to lay it out there on what he thinks.  Songs like "The Obscenity Prayer," "Say You Love Me," and "Don't Get Me Started" show that. John Prine and Emmylou Harris are guest speakers on "Ignorance Is The Enemy."  Emmylou Harris also sings a duet on "Shelter From The Sun."  "The Outsider" is one of the best CDs of the year and a must have for your CD collection.

Ryan Adams & The Cardinals: Jacksonville City Nights - Ryan Adams' second CD of the year and it is another great album. "Jacksonville City Nights" is a hard-core country CD. Just like the last CD "Cold Roses" this is full of great songs like "The Hardest Part," "A Kiss Before I Go," "The End," and "Trains" just to name a few. The CD also includes a great duet with Nora Jones on "Dear John."  Ryan Adams has made great CD after great CD and this is just another to add to his list. This isn't even the last CD of the year for him; a third CD is supposed to be coming out toward the end of the year. I can't wait.

John Prine: Fair & Square - John Prine, one of the great song writing poets of all time, is at it again with his new CD "Fair & Square."  This is classic John Prine with witty cleaver song writing at its best. Songs like "Crazy As A Loon," "Some Humans Ain't Humans," "Other Side Of Town," and "Long Monday" are a few songs only he could write. This is soon to be another classic John Prine CD. If you are a John Prine fan and have not gotten this CD yet, shame on you.  If you have not heard of John Prine, go buy this CD; and you will become a fan. Great CD!!