This week's top 2 Country spins!
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Willie Nelson - Something You Get Through
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There is no other singer who sounds like him, looks like him, has his talent, personality, heart, sense of humor. There is only one Willie Nelson. His new album, Last Man Standing, is scheduled to be released April 27, 2018.
Kelly Lang - Obsession
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During my two decades as a music reviewer, I've been privileged to hear some of the best singers in the world sing some of the best songs ever written, but sadly, not every great song gets sung by the best singer and not every great singer always records the best songs. That is unless your name is Kelly Lang.
This is a very special project for her since it is the first time she is the sole writer and producer of every track on one of her albums. Suffice it to say, it becomes very clear, from the first track to last, that for this talented singer/songwriter, music truly is her passion. In fact, the album kicks off with "My New Obsession", and this easy listening melody, with the heartfelt lyrics and uplifting, free-flowing music, just might be enough to make this album your new Obsession.
This is a very special project for her since it is the first time she is the sole writer and producer of every track on one of her albums. Suffice it to say, it becomes very clear, from the first track to last, that for this talented singer/songwriter, music truly is her passion. In fact, the album kicks off with "My New Obsession", and this easy listening melody, with the heartfelt lyrics and uplifting, free-flowing music, just might be enough to make this album your new Obsession.
john arthur martinez - San Antonio Woman
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The album kicks off with the uptempo love song, and the title track, San Antonio Woman. This is the perfect song to intro the album because it is a feel good, get'cha moving kind of tune. Although the lyrics are catchy, it is the music that lifts your spirits and, even without a partner, this track will encourage you to get up and dance. This song was co-written by jAm's longtime friend, Kent Finlay. jAm says it is one of the very first songs they wrote together back in 1990 but he never recorded it until now. Finlay recently lost his third bout with cancer so jAm is dedicating this album to him.
Throughout the album you can detect what may have inspired a song by listening closely to the lyrics. Most country artists stay pretty close to whatever the current trend may be, but not jAm, he's a leader, not a follower, and you never know what will inspire him to write the next song. The album ends with a song inspired by something Maya Angelo said, "I Will Rise, I Will Rise". See what I mean? Creative is his middle name. Get the album, you won't be disappointed.
Throughout the album you can detect what may have inspired a song by listening closely to the lyrics. Most country artists stay pretty close to whatever the current trend may be, but not jAm, he's a leader, not a follower, and you never know what will inspire him to write the next song. The album ends with a song inspired by something Maya Angelo said, "I Will Rise, I Will Rise". See what I mean? Creative is his middle name. Get the album, you won't be disappointed.
Jennifer Vazquez - Rediscovering Me
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Jennifer Vazquez has an impressive octive range and a sweet melodious voice. I like several of the songs for a variety of reasons. On "Let You Back In", it's the vocals that mezmerize you while "Worst Enemy" has some of the most euphonious, overall musicianship. The quanity of choices and the quality of each of them makes it very difficult to select a favorite. And each comes with a different message but after several runs through the entire album, the lyrical "I Shoulda' Told You" is the definite stand out track for me. I knew Vazquez was a good singer but I didn't realize just how good until this song wafted out of the speakers and covered my heart like a blanket.
After researching Vazquez and listening to her previous recordings, her new album, and reading much of what she has written on her blog, which she started back in 2013, I've concluded she's like Taylor Swift on steroids, and I mean that as a compliment to both her and Swift. When she isn't singing or writing, she's shares life lessons from her Facebook page. She preaches/teaches/advises/counsels and thanks every person who stops by and says hello. Every Monday is "Happy Music Monday", next comes "Happy Wishlist Wednesday" (where she gives lessons in "vision mapping") she does her thing via Facebook videos, hoping to enlighten and inspire all who hear her. She is definitely equal parts philosopher and musician; a young heart with a lovely and talented wise old soul.
After researching Vazquez and listening to her previous recordings, her new album, and reading much of what she has written on her blog, which she started back in 2013, I've concluded she's like Taylor Swift on steroids, and I mean that as a compliment to both her and Swift. When she isn't singing or writing, she's shares life lessons from her Facebook page. She preaches/teaches/advises/counsels and thanks every person who stops by and says hello. Every Monday is "Happy Music Monday", next comes "Happy Wishlist Wednesday" (where she gives lessons in "vision mapping") she does her thing via Facebook videos, hoping to enlighten and inspire all who hear her. She is definitely equal parts philosopher and musician; a young heart with a lovely and talented wise old soul.
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