Blue State Boy opens with a “Song for Bob”; Dylan that is. Dylan’s influence is felt throughout the album: several songs—especially the closing track, “Winds of Change”—would not sound out of place on Highway 61 Revisited or Blonde on Blonde. Not only does Hinely share Dylan’s lyrical prowess, the two men are similarly outspoken on the state of the nation.

With unmistakable style, strength and sound, Beverley Mahood has returned to the country music scene in full force. After a detour into other entertainment genres including theatre and television, Beverley has once again immersed herself in her true artistic loves – songwriting and performing.

Abbie Gardner (Red Molly) and Anthony da Costa are both excellent songwriters, and their collaboration on Bad Nights/Better Days only accentuates that point. Together, their voices blend beautifully, driving this collection of incredibly sad songs from shadow to shadow.

It's not very often that a musician with a lifetime of experience and success gets to be rediscovered by both the public and himself...but that's the case with the John Oates solo project, "Phunk Shui". After 30 years as a professional recording artist, John finally made his first CD without his longtime partner, Daryl Hall. It's ironic that after waiting all this time, it took less than a month to pick the songs, find a label, put a band together, record and mix the entire project.

"Flags of Our Fathers-A Soldier's Story" is a collection of songs written by Thomas that tell stories inspired by life in the military and those who serve our nation. Working with Grammy-winning producer Brent Maher and Mark Selby, he uses his unique insight to bring these memorable songs to life and tell a story as only someone who has experienced them can.

Amy Speace isn't the innocent, sweet-looking folkie girl with a guitar she might appear to be. She grew up on Hank, Patsy, Waylon, Willie and Johnny, has a fluid, crystal clear voice that can soar and growl, writes a pretty hummable tune, and is backed by one of the best damn bands around.

Toby's 14th studio album, 'That Don't Make Me a Bad Guy', maintains a purity of country form many of his pop-leaning peers lack, an abundance of steel guitar and lonesome vocal twang anchoring lyrics awash in mysterious women, lost love, and personal failings he doesn't always apologize for.

Like the State of Texas, Charlie Daniels is partly Western and partly Southern. The son of a lumberjack and a Southerner by birth, his music - rock, country, bluegrass, blues, gospel - is quintessentially Southern.

A debut album this powerful doesn't come along very often, probably even less often from a folkie-like Arkansas-resident, Mike Blackwell. But, Come Back To Me hits all the right notes. Much of the credit probably should go to producer, Emily Kaitz, who seemed to know the perfect treatment for each song, but the melodies that Blackwell created certainly made Kaitz's job that much easier.

Multi-instrumental, singer-songwriter George Stanford is ready to make his full-length debut with Big Drop, an eleven-song collection that harkens back to an era when musicianship and storytelling ranked supreme.

Known for her soulful voice, reminiscent of her wide-range of musical influences, but uniquely her own, Brittini strives to impact country music and 'make a difference.'

The country music trio of Steve, Tyler and Amanda (father and siblings) are releasing their new album, 'Greatest Hits and Then Some', which will be the second release in two years, following 2007's 'Home'.

Tara was a contestant on the fifth season of Canadian Idol. She made it to the top 6 before being eliminated. She sang covers of Michelle Wright, Martina McBride, Shania Twain and Dwight Yoakam.