Author Archive: Robert K Oermann
Robert K. Oermann is a longtime contributor to MusicRow. He is a respected music critic, author and historian.
DISClaimer Single Reviews (2/01/12)
Every now and then I am reminded of why I do this job. This week, that reminder came after listening to the thrilling new collection by Gretchen Peters. Her Hello Cruel World album is so great it is practically terrifying. She tore me apart with every song. There is going to be a star in […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (1/25/12)
There is life after major labels. That’s today’s message, coming to us loud and clear from […]
Soul Queen Etta James Dies
Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame member Etta James, one of the greatest soul singers in history, has died in Los Angeles at age 73.
DISClaimer Single Reviews (1/18/12)
It’s Ballad Week, with Phil Vassar, Laura Bell Bundy, Georgette Jones and Mark Wayne Glasmire all offering slower tempo offerings […]
The Opry’s Charlie Collins Passes
Grand Ole Opry member and world-class flat-top guitarist Charlie Collins has died at the age of 78 […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (1/11/12)
Clay Walker, Ira Dean, Josh Turner and Shooter Jennings are the men of the hour […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (1/04/12)
Let’s start the New Year with some star power, shall we? […]
Nashville-Related Music Obituaries, 2011
As a new year gets underway, we pause to recall those members of our community who passed away during 2011 […]
Category: Featured
Billie Jo Spears Passes
Billie Jo Spears, one of the most consistent female country hit-makers of the 1970s, has died in Texas at age 74. […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (12/14/11)
Let’s close out the year with some holiday tunes, shall we? This week, we’re looking at some of the more high-profile ones in our community. Next week, we’ll check out the indie artists’ Yuletide offerings. […]
