Single Review – You Lie – The Band Perry

14 years ago Liv Carter 1

After a light, poppy debut single (‘Hip to My Heart’) and a serious follow-up (‘If I Die Young’), The Band Perry will soon be releasing their third single, ‘You Lie.’ Written by another family trio, The Henningsens (made up of Aaron, Brian, Clara Henningsen), ‘You Lie’ is a good old fashioned break-up song about breaking Read More

Single Review – Angels in the Snow – Marthia Sides

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With Christmas singles, you either go traditional or novelty and Marthia Sides has chosen the former on her holiday song, ‘Angels in the Snow.’ Playing with the concept of snow angels, the song describes a mother and daughter relationship before and after the daughter passes away. The heavy subject is handled well and Marthia’s naturally Read More

Single Review – This Is Country Music – Brad Paisley

14 years ago Liv Carter 1

The frustrating thing about Brad Paisley has always been his single choices. For every ‘Welcome to the Future’ he manages to release an ‘I’m Still a Guy.’ At the recent CMA Awards, Brad debuted a new song, ambitiously titled ‘This Is Country Music.’ Since it has been made available, I have with each listen found Read More

Single Review – Christmas Eve – Rachel Holder

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Rachel Holder has released her holiday single, ‘Christmas Eve,’ to radio. In the song she sings with fairly contained excitement about how she can’t wait ‘to spend this special time of year with someone who makes me feel the special way’ the object of her affection does. The lyrics aren’t very strong and drift close Read More

Single Review – Felt Good on My Lips – Tim McGraw

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What is going on with Tim McGraw? He used to be one of the most consistent artists but over the last few years the single choices have been all over the place. Released as the single off the upcoming (yet another) compilation album, ‘Felt Good on my Lips’, also manages to be all over the place all by Read More

Single Review – ‘A Little Bit Stronger’ – Sara Evans

15 years ago Liv Carter 1

Sara Evans returns to country radio with a song covering a topic she knows something about – getting back on your feet after a break-up. The mid-tempo tune, ‘A Little Bit Stronger,’ starts out mellow but, like its female protagonist, grows increasingly confident as the song goes on. Starting the slow climb out of heartache, Read More

Single Review – ‘C’mon’ – Amber Hayes

15 years ago Liv Carter 1

Like many country artists, Amber Hayes has been on one stage or another since she was just a little kid. The experience stood her in good stead, getting her beauty pageants and talent contest alike. A few years ago, the Oklahoma native made the move to Nashville and landed the role of Kathy Twitty in Read More

Single Review – ‘What You Think about Us’ – Ashley Gearing

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Even though Ashley Gearing is only 19 years old, her first chart hit is already 7 years behind her. Her rendition of ‘Can You Hear Me When I Talk to You’ entered the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart when she was just 12, making her the youngest artist to have appeared on there. Now, signed Read More

Single Review – ‘Draw Me a Map’ – Dierks Bentley

15 years ago Liv Carter 2

Dierks Bentley surprised and delighted many with the release of his bluegrass-inspired album Up on the Ridge. With the return to where his musical heart really lies, Dierks delivered a creative project brimming with talent. Following the title track is second single ‘Draw Me a Map’.  Losing the woman he loves after taking her for Read More