Each year, country music puts out some outstanding albums. AboutCountry Guide Shelly Fabian gives us her choices for the Top 10 Albums for 2005.
Releasing his Sophomore album after a successful debut album with the incredible song written about a child witnessing his father stumbling around being drunk, vowing to not make that same mistake "Walk A Little Straighter" (he wrote the chorus at 12.) He shows us that he can write other songs as well by co-writing 4 of the 11 tracks. Billy goes from romantic ballads to some pretty up-tempo countryfied songs.Included, a duet with the legendary Michael McDonald on "She's Got A Way With Me."
This personality-packed album has everything on it that is country and rock n roll. I am totally enjoying this album, and with the energy this guy has, I'm looking forward to seeing him in concert sometime soon.
They say that everything that's old is new again. Well that is sure the case with Martina McBride's new CD called 'Timeless.' You get 18 classic country songs from the 60's and 70's that made country music great! This is one that you will definitely want to give a listen to.
With music similar to that found on his Platinum-selling debut, he follows the adage "Why fix what ain't broke." This one is sure to do as well as his debut, if not even better. The tunes really seem to fit him, even those that he didn't co-write. If you like your country with some rock, and a touch of bluegrass, this album is a perfect choice for your collection.
If you were disappointed in Lee Ann Womack's last album, 'Something Worth Leaving Behind,' fear not because the traditional Lee Ann Womack is back. 'There's More Where That Came From' has a total of thirteen tracks, each with their own country sound - which is something true fans of the genre will appreciate.
I'm just about willing to grant Brad Paisley the crown as today's king of feel-good real country music. His songs are chipper, cheerful, fun to listen to, and always so very true to the heart of country music you cannot argue there's any lack of grit. This stuff is so country it's out in the field chewing on a straw. Not to say he can't and doesn't touch the heart. Brad's new disc is just as warm and wonderful as his first ones were: fun, sweet, and real.
If you like your country with a little rock, Trace Adkins will do you just fine with 'Songs About Me.' The album is filled with songs many fans can relate to.
Terri Clark released a gem of an album this time and I'm glad I have it. Each of the twelve songs would sound great on the radio and Terri's beautiful voice really shines through, especially on the slower songs. She really knows her "stuff" when it comes to the music she releases.
After a break from the music industry, Trisha is back with a vengeance. This album is fun to listen to. She has chosen songs she can have some fun with as well as a few ballads where she can really show off her vocal abilities. It is a great addition to any CD collection.
If you want an album with twelve outstanding tracks from a really great new artist, 'Kerosene' is for you. Produced by Frank Liddell and Mike Wrucke with Buddy Miller on background vocals you can't go wrong with this album.
