Joan Osborne: Relish
(****)
The Wrights: The Wrights
(****)
George Strait: Troubadour
(*****)
Sugarland: Enjoy The Ride
Jennifer Nettles-what can I say about her voice. Check out "Stay". (****)
Brad Paisley: 5th Gear
(***)
Eva Cassidy: Live at Blues Alley
Uncomparable voice. Eva was one of the best. (*****)
Texas: The Hush
(***)
The Call: Let the Day Begin
I wish Michael and the boys were still recording. (***)
The Mavericks: Trampoline
(****)
The Righteous Brothers: The Very Best of The Righteous Brothers
(*****)
Bare Naked Ladies: Rock Spectacle
Simply the best party music ever. (*****)
Bittersweet
Big Head Todd and the Monsters: Sister Sweetly
(*****)
George Strait: 50 Number Ones
Can't beat George. (*****)
The Wrights: Down This Road
The best country album of 2005 which hasn't gotten much play on radio. (*****)
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