Author Archive: Robert K Oermann
Robert K. Oermann is a longtime contributor to MusicRow. He is a respected music critic, author and historian.
LifeNotes: East Nashville Studio Co-Owner Candice Burnside Ferguson Passes
The Nashville alternative-music community has lost one of its most enthusiastic champions […]
LifeNotes: Music Publisher, Producer Bob Tubert Dies At 90
The Nashville music business has lost Bob Tubert, a man who made his mark in many areas of […]
LifeNotes: Country Producer Brien Fisher Dies At 82
Country record producer Brien Fisher has died at age 82. Among his best-known […]
Legendary Merle Haggard Passes At 79
America has lost one of its greatest song poets. Singer, songwriter, guitarist, fiddler, […]
DISClaimer: Alan Jackson’s Ballad, Carrie Underwood’s Anthem, Restless Heart’s Homage
Let’s be like an awards show today and give out accolades in multiple categories. In a […]
DISClaimer: Americana Prizes Go To Griffin House, The Roosevelts
As we sample some current Americana music today, we find offerings from old friends and new. […]
LifeNotes: Outlaw Country Artist Steve Young Passes
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Steve Young passed away in Nashville on Thursday, March 17, at the age […]