Reviews

Train's collaboration with Pistol Annie Ashley Monroe feels random, but the marriage of two very different vocal styles makes 'Bruises' a captivating listen. The forever sympathetic Monroe was a perfect choice for this class reunion-type song. While it might not be the official reason her solo album was pushed back to 2013, it's certainly a good reason.

It didn't take much -- maybe just a pinch or a skosh -- but the spice added to Easton Corbin's new song 'All Over the Road' will leave fans and followers looking at him a bit differently. It's wholesome enough to be mother-approved, but saucy enough to leave daughters interested.

Let's face it, karaoke is already a tragedy in itself. I mean, other than a very few people who are actually good singers, karaoke is for untalented people who actually think they can sing or the people who enjoy laughing at them.

Tim McGraw could make a pretty strong Christmas album if he chose to do so. His new release 'Mary and Joseph' is a creative -- but not too creative -- interpretation of the story of Jesus' birth. McGraw tells it like he's told the best stories of his two decade-long career, with a sweet reverence for the struggles his characters are living through.

There are a lot of great holiday releases this year, but my favorite happens to be Blake Shelton's 'Cheers, It's Christmas.'

In 'Party Like Cowboyz,' Big and Rich once again become the wild-eyed, brash, cowboy rockers that originally attracted so many fans to their diesel-powered style when they debuted in 2003.  No one is going to accuse John Rich and Big Kenny of excessive versatility, but they do what they do with genuine conviction and passion.

As the Starlight Music Theater Building prepares to be demolished and swept away, I thought it would be fun to reminisce about all the great shows that I had a chance to see at the Latham concert venue.

Every Sunday Morning I feature the best in Classic Country Music on 1077 GNA and on-line at www.wgna.com. This past Sunday many of those faithful listeners of the show gathered at the Saratoga Music Hall to enjoy Country Music Hall of Famer Bill Anderson.

We're getting closer to starting the time honored tradition of  Christmas shopping.  Gadgets should be at the top of everyone's list!  One of the hot new items - tablets.  And the iPad isn't the only game in town now.  Meet 'GNA's Business Manager Sharon Carter as she reviews the Kindle Fire HD

It's not often that a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry makes a stop in the Albany-Saratoga area. Add in the credits of the most recorded songwriter in Country Music history and television host, and you know you're going to get a great show.

Easton Corbin 'more' than packed Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway. Playing to a sold-out crowd on Nov. 8, 2012 the hot new country crooner showcased why critics may be right when describing him as 'this generation's George Strait.'

I can't believe we are only a week away from the release of "Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2". Technically it is released Tuesday the 13th but I know more than a few people will be getting prepared to go be in line next Monday night to get theirs at midnight.