Country Music Critic

We had to get together to discuss the storm surrounding the hottest country artist on planet Earth, Morgan Wallen. We discuss the press release, outside speculation, internal opinion, long term backlash, etc. What do you think happened? Is this another “obstacle “ on his career’s upward trajectory? He has already overcame more problems than most newer artist ever could! Let us know what you think!...

This week, Ryan and Jordan start the show interviewing Morgan Wallen Fan, Mia Defevers. She gives us a fans-eye view of what makes Morgan so special, as well as, tells us about his Yum Center show this past week. We then go through the ACM nominations. Category by category we give our predictions. Who will win this award show? Ryan looks to extend his winning streak. Thanks everyone!!! Remember to...

Ryan and Jordan get together in studio to review the new Luke Combs album, “Gettin’ Old”. We came to the conclusion that Luke Combs is a breath of fresh air for country music. As usual, we find ourselves in a variety of random thoughts/discussions. What did you think of the album? Let us know on our Facebook group page! Thanks for the support! We hope enjoy our shenanigans! Please Like, Share, Rat...

We got together to go over our CMT award predictions. Ryan’s head has now gotten so big, most doorways prove too narrow for his entry. We successfully predicted every category with one exception. Jellyroll, Morgan Wallen, and Kane Brown are a few of the artists that we analyzed their success(or lack of). We are getting better and better at guessing these outcomes, just a matter of time before we s...

This week we sit down to try and predict the 2023 CMT awards. Ryan looks to extend his winning streak to (2) Hahahaha. After sweeping every awards show in 2021 and 2022, Jordan looks to continue his winning ways. Who will win? Will it be close? As usual, we go down the rabbit hole on multiple topics. Who do you think will walk away with the hardware this year? Reach out and let us know! As always,...

This week Ryan and Jordan sit down in studio to discuss the career rise of Kelsea Ballerini. From her roots in Knoxville, TN, to just up the road in Nashville, she is putting the industry on notice. She has always been a great singer with a pretty face, but now she has used her life experiences to write and produce thoroughly entertaining music. These new style of songs have spread like wildfire....

Ryan and Jordan meet in studio this week to shine a light on songwriting legend, John Prine. When you think of iconic storytellers, a few names come to mind: Dylan, Dolly, Cash… Prine, in our opinion, belongs in that conversation! Born in Illinois, Kentucky has claimed him as one of our own. One of the most impressive aspects of Prine’s career was his influence! So many artists today mention John...

We met up this week to discuss the Elle King concert in Glasgow, KY that Jordan and his wife attended. This was the second show they seen Elle perform. The Glasgow show came just one day after her new album release. With a packed house, she never missed a note! She mostly sang new songs while throwing in a few of her classic hits. We go over a few aspects of the show and then discuss the after par...

Ryan and Jordan get together to discuss one of the most unsung superstars in country music, Chris Knight. Chris is a storytelling mastermind that has a way crafting each detail to make you feel as though you are watching a motion picture. He is one of the few talents in the industry that didn’t sell his soul for fame. He did, however, use his expertise to build the life he always wanted… his home...

Ryan and Jordan are joined by special guest, Amber Scott. Amber, an extra in the series, answers a few burning questions about her whole experience. She also gives some insight on what it’s like to be around certified stars and her personal experience with them. Battling through a few connection issues, we were able to cover a lot of information. The three of us, then give our “show awards.” Who w...

Ryan and Jordan connect via Zoom to discuss the season finale of George and Tammy. All good things must come to an end, this bio-series is no different! Through all of the obstacles that George and Tammy went through since the day they met, they found a way to maneuver their way out of trouble consistently. We take a stroll through the last episode going over the major scenes. Even with the pilot...

This episode we take a walk through Tammy’s career apex and George’s attempt to climb back into country music’s good graces. With success, comes opportunistic leaches, like George Richey. Though they stayed married throughout the rest of their lives, they began their relationship due to a few convenience factors. Richey took advantage of Tammy’s vulnerability and weaseled his way into her bed, lat...

“The Grand Tour”(episode 4) did not disappoint! We got a glimpse of the beginning of the end for George and Tammy. The Christmas season is joyful but more than that, stressful! We get a front row seat for the implosion. George’s drinking(again) was the final straw. Ryan and Jordan discuss the happenings that led to the end and how things changed after they happened. What did you think about the ep...

Ryan and Jordan finally find a minute to sit down in studio to discuss the past few weeks. We send 2022 out and welcome 2023 in as we prepare for all that the future holds. We discuss our plans, as well as, reach out to you for input. Have a blessed year! Be safe and hold your loved ones close! Remember to Like, Share, Rate, Review, and Follow us! Thank you! Without y’all we aren’t doing this! Has...

This third episode did not disappoint! Just when you thought they couldn’t bring up many more legendary stories, they deliver again! This episode we get to witness the birth of their child, Tammy’s introduction to pain killers, George’s alcohol relapse, as well as, their huge show in Las Vegas. Most of the major occurrences in the episode revolve around that Vegas show. We get introduced to multip...

This week, by request, we finally get back in the studio to put a spotlight on the best voice in the country music industry; Chris Stapleton. Chris’ voice has all the sound and soul of a blues crooner with all of the texture of a country dynamo. Personally, I would put him up against any other voice to battle it out. We discuss the recent problems with concert tickets prices and other recent topic...

After the second installment of “George and Tammy”, the guys get together to share their initial reactions. We learned ALOT about Tammy this week, deservedly so. The prettier half of this power couple sure did overcome a ton of adversity on her way to the top. Tammy dealt with the glass ceiling that still keeps women from the top today, but finessed the situation as well as one possibly could. The...

Buckle up folks! “George and Tammy” kicked off their six part series with a bang! Ryan and Jordan, from the Country Music Critic, have decided to do reaction videos to each episode of the limited series. Episode 1 came in with a long rumored story and went out the same way. George Jones was one of the most prolific stars in country music history. When you have stardom to his magnitude you get a lo...

This week Ryan and Jordan sit down to discuss a different type of artist than normal. Bluegrass is packed with top of the line musicians, none better than this week’s spotlighted artist(in Jordan’s opinion) Billy Apostal, AKA Billy Strings. Billy left his Michigan roots and has exploded onto the country, folk, and bluegrass scene. Taught by his step-dad, he took to stringed instruments like a fish...

One of the most underrated artists in country music history, Tracy Lawrence, is this week’s spotlighted artist. Before diving into all things Tracy Lawrence, we daydream about winning the Powerball. After starting a dream of his own in 1990, Lawrence solidified his place in country music lore one album/song at a time. As time marches on, we are constantly reminded of the influence and direct impac...

Fresh off of last nights CMA awards, we met up to go over the night’s happenings. After sweeping last years awards show prediction competition, Jordan looked to continue his dominance. Ryan, however, had other things in mind! As a show, we killed it! We would venture to guess that no other show was as successful in their predictions as us. We go through each performance and award as they happened...

This week we decided the best thing to do to honor fellow Kentuckian Loretta Lynn following her peaceful passing. Lynn came from the humblest of beginnings and after marrying “Doo” her legacy began to come to fruition. We go through her life’s timeline. We share details about her days in the limelight, her autobiography, her children, her influence, and her tendency to shake things up in her prime...

This is a change of pace episode. We sit down and go over “bad jobs” that have been revealed by a wide array of country superstars. From janitors, salespeople, bar hands , all the way to prison guards… this list of “bad” jobs is scattered all over the place. Let’s face it though… every job is bad compared to being a literal rock star! Join us on our Facebook page and tell us your bad job! We appre...

Ryan and Jordan sit down to discuss the kerfuffle between two of the most powerful women in country music… and Cassadee Pope. A tweet started it all and we finished it, not really but we break it down. What is your opinion? Reach out to us on our Facebook group page. Thanks for listening! Please like, share, rate, review, and follow! We are just two guys discussing a topic we love, country music....

Ryan and Jordan sit down this week and react to the tribute album headlined by a star-studded lineup. We go song by song giving our honest opinion. We were fans of a few, others didn’t hit the mark for us. One major takeaway is the fact that we believe John Anderson should’ve just performed them and called it a greatest hits. It’s hard to beat the original, especially when the original is John And...