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Album Review: Hummingbird by Carly Pearce

Carly Pearce's album Hummingbird, is a bright spot for contemporary country music. In this episode, I discuss how she blends storytelling, musical arrangements, bluegrass roots, and touches of humor, resulting in a mainstream masterpiece. Tune in to discover why this album is a must-listen!

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Underrated Country Songs: Albuquerque by Sons of the Desert

The 90 Underrated Country Songs of the '90s kicks off with Albuquerque by Sons of the Desert. Go back to 1999 and re-discover the band's history of how this song was first featured on a shelved sophomore album. This series dives into country songs that didn't make it past the top twenty on the Billboard airplay charts and deserved more recognition.

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Album Review - Julie Roberts “Ain’t In No Hurry”

If there's a country album from the past year that you need to listen to, it's Julie Roberts' "Ain't In No Hurry." Produced by Shooter Jennings and Erin Enderlin, the collection is unlike anything we've heard from the singer on her previous efforts. While it was nearly a decade in-between full-fledged albums, the wait was worth it.

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