Author Archive: Robert K Oermann
Robert K. Oermann is a longtime contributor to MusicRow. He is a respected music critic, author and historian.
DISClaimer: Have Yourself A Merry, Music-Filled Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like you-know-what. And so, on this day, I am crowning […]
LifeNotes: Hit Songwriter Mark Gray Passes
Singer-songwriter Mark Gray has died at age 64. As a Columbia Records artist in the 1980s […]
Nudie’s Honky Tonk Celebrates Country History
The founder of the Johnny Cash Museum has opened his second venture in downtown Nashville. On […]
Category: Featured
DISClaimer: Songwriters’ Round
Songwriters and artists take a bow in this week’s DISClaimer reviews, with offerings from Rich Price, Jordan Rager,[…]
LifeNotes: Rock Legend Leon Russell Dies In Nashville
Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame member Leon Russell passed away on Sunday (Nov. 13) at his Nashville-area […]
Nashville Remembers Leonard Cohen
Legendary singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has been the subject of many eulogies since his passing […]
LifeNotes: Music Industry Veteran Jerry Wayne Flowers Passes
Jerry Wayne Flowers, who spent 30 years as a Music Row executive, has died at age 68. Flowers is […]
DisClaimer: Traditionalists, Radio Stars Make The Cut
Give me a neo-traditionalist any day of the week. As a songwriter, Jamie Richards has had […]
LifeNotes: Country Songwriting Immortal Curly Putman Passes
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Curly Putman died Sunday morning, Oct. 30, at age 85. […]
