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: John Lincoln Wright

New England’s most popular country artist, John Lincoln Wright, passed away on Sunday morning, December 4, at age 64 […]

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DISClaimer Single Reviews (11/30/11)

It’s all stars, no waiting, this week as everyone from Princess Taylor Swift to King George Strait and his fellow Hall of Famers Bill Anderson and Dolly Parton are on deck. […]

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Session Great Tom Roady Passes

Noted Nashville percussionist Tom Roady died on Sunday, November 27 at age 62 […]

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Singer-Songwriter Wayne Scott Passes

Country singer-songwriter Wayne Scott died Friday, November 18, as a result of […]

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DISClaimer Single Reviews (11/23/11)

Hillbilly humor, philosophy in song, classic country, bopping pop and ballads with heart, this stack of platters had it all. […]

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DISClaimer Single Reviews (11/16/11)

Since this is awards season, let’s chop the DisClaimer honors into categories this week. […]

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DISClaimer Single Reviews (11/9/11)

Considering that this is Country Music Week, you’d think some big-time stars would be shooting across the sky with new music. Instead, it’s the indie community that is bringing its A-game. […]

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Music Author Patsi Bale Cox Passes

Patsi Bale Cox died at Saint Thomas Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 5, of complications from emphysema. She was 66 […]

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DISClaimer Single Reviews (11/2/11)

Who ARE all you people? The woods are crawling with indies this week. Some of them are downright scary. But others are delightful surprises. […]

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DISClaimer Single Reviews (10/26/11)

Toby, Trace, Blake, Dolly, Merle and more—it’s all stars and no waiting in this week’s column. […]

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Veteran Hit Writer Billy Barton Passes

Barton is best known for “A Dear John Letter” […]

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