Latest Country Reviews 
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Old Yellow Moon Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell
Smiles and tears from country friends reunited.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
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The Stand-In Caitlin Rose
If Rose represents the future of American country music, it’s in safe hands.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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Stand Fast Christopher Rees
A simple and direct, and certainly endearing sixth set from the Welshman.reviewed by Jeanette Leech
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In Time The Mavericks
Their first album for 10 years is more than a purely perfunctory comeback.reviewed by Chris Roberts
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Feeling Mortal Kris Kristofferson
A streak of warm-hearted defiance courses through Kristofferson’s 28th album.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw
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On This Winter’s Night Lady Antebellum
A nice little stocking filler for the country lovin' type.reviewed by Ian Wade
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Carry Me Back Old Crow Medicine Show
Old-time stylists make a fiery bid for the spotlight.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
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The Carpenter The Avett Brothers
North Carolina outfit’s seventh LP seduces the listener from its first track.reviewed by Colin Irwin
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Algiers Calexico
Calexico have lost none of their power to evoke and enthral.reviewed by James Skinner
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Cast the Same Old Shadow Dylan LeBlanc
LeBlanc’s second album presents proof positive that break-ups aren’t all bad.reviewed by Leonie Cooper
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Welcome to the Fishbowl Kenny Chesney
Stadium-swelling country abounds on Chesney’s 15th studio album.reviewed by Leonie Cooper
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Ashes and Roses Mary Chapin Carpenter
Unlikely to woo passers-by, but long-time admirers will adore Carpenter’s latest.reviewed by Chris Roberts
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Sun Midnight Sun Sara Watkins
Watkins has created a sound that grittily avoids tired country clichés.reviewed by Sid Smith
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The Band Perry The Band Perry
Radio-friendly country fare, exceptionally produced but lacking originality.reviewed by Sid Smith
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Heroes Willie Nelson
Simple virtues and matchless instinct from a legend at 79.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
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The Jeb Loy Nichols Special Jeb Loy Nichols
Nichols’ latest LP is another serving of not-quite-as-you-know-it country.reviewed by James Skinner
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Nothing’s Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now Justin Townes Earle
The Nashville singer is due some rather larger crowds based on this great fourth LP.reviewed by Leonie Cooper
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Barton Hollow The Civil Wars
A timeless, anachronistic debut record from the double-Grammy-winners.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
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Around the World Raul Malo
An exquisite-sounding live recording from the Mavericks frontman.reviewed by Martin Longley
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Intersection Nanci Griffith
Nanci Griffith: still hard to resist, still a conundrum.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
