Music Reviews
Single Review: ‘Borrowed’ – LeAnn Rimes
12 years ago Liv Carter 8
Songwriters: LeAnn Rimes, Darrell Brown, David Baerwald After a few changes, Curb Records has settled on ‘Borrowed’ as the new release of LeAnn Rimes‘ upcoming album, Spitfire, due out in the spring of 2013. The single is a deeply personal song but whether country radio will embrace its honesty remains to be seen. Of the Read MoreSingle Review: ‘Get Your Shine On’ – Florida Georgia Line
12 years ago Liv Carter 2
Songwriters: Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins Duo Florida Georgia Line saw their career explode over the last few months following their signing with Republic Nashville. They are looking to follow up the immensely successful debut single with ‘Get Your Shine On.’ On the surface, repeat success is possible as this is basically Read MoreSingle Review: ‘Only God Could Love You More’ – Jerrod Niemann
12 years ago Liv Carter 21
Songwriters: Jerrod Niemann, Lee Brice, Jon Stone Right out of the gate, I want to say that I think ‘Only God Could Love You More’ is a pretty good song. It’s a song written about those grey areas of a relationship that everyone knows happen, but that most writers never think to write about. Read MoreSingle Review: ‘Give It All We’ve Got Tonight – George Strait
12 years ago Liv Carter 3
Songwriters: Tim James, Phil O’Donnell, Mark Bright George Strait returns with his new single, ‘Give it All We’ve Got Tonight,’ the first track taken from his upcoming album. To me, the value in this song is not that it’s a great song. It’s not. It’s average at best, and I’m sure there are better tracks Read MoreSingle Review: ‘I Drive Your Truck’ – Lee Brice
12 years ago Liv Carter 15
Songwriters: Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington, Jimmy Yeary Though he is an extremely accomplished songwriter, Lee Brice has not shied away from searching for outside songs for his own projects. For his Hard 2 Love album, he selected the emotional ballad, ‘I Drive Your Truck,’ penned by Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington, and Jimmy Yeary. There can Read MoreSingle Review: ‘Better I Don’t’ – Chris Janson
12 years ago Liv Carter 2
Songwriters: Chris Janson, Kelly Roland, Pat Bunch 2013 will be Chris Janson‘s breakthrough year. The country singer-songwriter from Perryville, MO only got his first cut this year, but he immediately started big with Tim McGraw‘s top 10 hit ‘Truck Yeah.’ Following years of building up a solid reputation as a songwriter and live performer, and Read MoreSingle Review: ‘Party Like Cowboyz’ – Big & Rich
12 years ago Liv Carter 5
Songwriters: John Rich, Rodney Clawson, Vicky McGehee (radio edit) (additional lyrics by Big Kenny on album version) When Big & Rich burst onto the country music scene they brought something new. Their funky arrangements, creative songwriting, and irreverent attitude made them exciting outliers on the progressive end of country radio. Almost a decade (and a Read More