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One tends to forget that The Beatles, besides being heavily influenced by American soul, were also heavily enamored with country music. Ringo Starr, especially, was a huge fan of the genre, singing lead on the band’s take of “Act Naturally,” Buck Owens tune. Later incarnations of The Byrds and The ...

Lacy Younger’s tracks embrace a fresh twist between country and the sound of pop music. Therefore, if you are looking for some modern country, Younger’s sound is perfect for you. She does not drown you in the country sound. In fact she claims she doesn’t like to choose just one ...

Merle Haggard’s Working Man’s Journey features six new cuts and six of his classics, newly re-recorded for the album. Hag’s sound still wears as fresh as ever, with his formidable lead guitar and worn shoe-leather voice that sounds like he’s singing to you on the front porch over a mason ...