Album/Single Reviews

Despite Covid-19 being a disastrous event for the world, the country music community has bounced back and many artists have supported their fans by releasing great new music. Now, we have Cassadee Pope’s new acoustic album – which sits very nicely with the new music of her peers. Her latest […]

This year could have been a monumental year for Rascal Flatts, with a Farewell tour, new music and a reality show (for Jay DeMarcus) planned out for the long-lasting duo. However, like with so many artists, COVID threw a spanner in the works, meaning they had to pivot their huge […]

Lori McKenna has returned with her new album, ‘The Balladeer’. For long-time readers of YLIAS, you won’t need reminding that we’re huge admirers. Without a doubt, one of the best wordsmiths of our generation; Lori’s albums take the listener on emotional journeys like no other, and ‘The Balladeer’ is no […]

For the first time in 14 years, the Chicks are back with a brand new album. The trio have been the object of controversy over the years, but they remain icons of the genre having never strayed from their authentic selves. Their latest release does not take aim at those […]

After three years since her previous release a further couple of months’ delay for Margo Price’s third album due to the pandemic just upped the anticipation. That’s How Rumors Get Started is well worth the wait. Price has lost none of her candour. She says it exactly as she sees […]

Brett Eldredge is back with his fourth studio album, ‘Sunday Drive’. It’s been a journey of self-discovery and organic creativity for Brett, who admitted he’d lost his spark and spent a period of time away from social media with only a flip phone, to focus on his songwriting. By shutting […]

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Eric Paslay has proven in the last decade that he is a true juggernaut in the world of country writing, with songs like ‘She Don’t Love You’ and ‘Barefoot Blue Jean Night’ in his catalogue. As an artist in his own right, his lyrical cleverness and infectious singalongs […]

For two decades, Will Hoge has been an important fixture in the American rock & roll/country scene. His songwriting consistently stands out, highlighting the realities of blue-collar America and the struggles of modern day living. Hoge’s new album ‘Tiny Little Movies’ showcases Hoge’s soulful vocals, and remains an engaging piece […]

Eric Church is one of the most beloved figures in modern country music, his signature style and live music ability has created an army of hard-core fans, who helped his 2019 tour pull in $8.4 million in revenue. Despite this success, Church hasn’t always had chart-topping success at US country […]

Today marks a big milestone in the career of Canadian rising star and Sony recording artist, Tenille Townes. She’s proven herself as one of the most promising breakout talents over the past year or so, with the chart success of ‘Somebody’s Daughter’, and the follow-up single ‘Jersey On The Wall’, […]