Author Archive: Robert K Oermann
Robert K. Oermann is a longtime contributor to MusicRow. He is a respected music critic, author and historian.
LifeNotes: Marion James, Nashville’s Queen Of The Blues, Passes Away
Music City has lost one of its R&B mainstays with the death of singer, songwriter and […]
Nashville-Related Music Obituaries 2015
MusicRow’s year-end obituary roll call has never been longer. We said farewell to a record number […]
LifeNotes: Radio Personality Robert “Hoss” Burns Passes
Former WSIX Nashville radio disc jockey Robert “Hoss” Burns has died at age 56. According […]
Country Songwriter Don Chapel Passes
Nashville songwriter Don Chapel died on Sunday, Dec. 6 at age 84 […]
Country Star Bonnie Lou Dies At Age 91
Country and pop hit maker Bonnie Lou passed away in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at age 91 […]
Gospel’s Hemphill Family Loses Matriarch LaBreeska Hemphill
LaBreeska Hemphill, the matriarch of the gospel singing family, The Hemphills, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, in Nashville at age 75 […]
DISClaimer: Randy Rogers Band, Ray Price and Ashland Belle
The indie acts are in the spotlight today. Whether they are big-label veterans like Randy Rogers Band […]
LifeNotes: Songwriting Great Ted Harris Passes
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Ted Harris has died at age 78. According to Hall of Fame […]
