Author Archive: Robert K Oermann

Robert K. Oermann is a longtime contributor to MusicRow. He is a respected music critic, author and historian.

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LifeNotes: Rock Music Founding Father Chuck Berry Passes

Rock-music founding father and powerful country-music influence Chuck Berry passed away on Saturday, […]

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DISClaimer: Indies, Newcomers Top The List

The major labels are all missing in action this week, but that doesn’t mean that we have no […]

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LifeNotes: Nashville Edition Singer Hurshel Wiginton Passes

Prominent Nashville session vocalist Hurshel Wiginton has died at age 79. As a member of […]

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DISClaimer: Big & Rich, Simba Jordan Make The Cut

The big news in today’s column is that we have two young African-American country […]

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DISClaimer: Brett Eldredge, Maren Morris Offer Vocal Power, Rhythmic Tracks

It’s a day for second-generation music makers. The sons of David Bellamy of The […]

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LifeNotes: Label And Publishing Exec Ilene Berns Dies

Ilene Berns, the force behind Bang Records and Web IV publishing, has died […]

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DISClaimer: The Stars Come Out For CRS

The stars are out for CRS week. Among those stepping up to the plate with […]

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DISClaimer: Trace Adkins Rises To The Top With “Watered Down”

Love songs and ballads are the order of the day. Among those basking in a post-Valentine glow are […]

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DisClaimer: Blake Shelton, Lari White Offer Top New Tracks

The guys and gals competed head to head this week. The ladies were paced by the superbly […]

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LifeNotes: Industry Leader Kitty Moon Emery Passes

Kitty Moon Emery, one of the most influential figures in Nashville entertainment, has died at age 70. […]

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DISClaimer: Frankie Ballard, Mo Pitney Tie In A Dead Heat

It’s Star Time in today’s country edition of DISClaimer. Luke Bryan, Billy Currington, […]

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