Gary Dretzka

The Carter Family "On Border Radio, Vol. 1" (Arhoolie) (star) (star) 1/2 Late in the career of the influential Carter Family, the clan began taking their winter breaks in San...

Pam Tillis "All of This Love" (Arista) (star) (star) (star) 1/2 Already much appreciated in Nashville for her singing and songwriting skills, Tillis turns her attentions to the control panel...

Lee Roy Parnell "We All Get Lucky Sometimes" (Career) (star) (star) (star) On this jumping country-blues album, Parnell gets to display his remarkable guitar chops and a strong vocal range....

Tom Russell The Rose of San Joaquin (Hightone) (star) (star) (star) 1/2 Chris Gaffney Loser's Paradise (Hightone) (star) (star) (star) Fans of so-called Americana music who haven't yet discovered Tom...

Four Bitchin' Babes Fax It! Charge It! (Shanachie) (star) (star) 1/2 The Bitchin' Babes are Debi Smith, Sally Fingerett, Christine Lavin and Megan McDonough, who represent four of the sweetest...

Drivin' N' Cryin' Wrapped in Sky (DGC) (star) (star) (star) After a long detour into hard rock and a two-year absence from recording, this three-man Georgia ensemble wants you to...

Garth Brooks Fresh Horses (Capitol) (star) (star) (star) While it's disappointing that country radio has turned its back on the legends, Garth Brooks didn't invent playlist myopia (although he's among...

Rosie Flores Rockabilly Filly (Hightone) (star) (star) 1/2 Rockabilly fans will find a lot to like in Rosie Flores' rootsy new release, which is a labor both of love and...

Mark Chesnutt Wings (Decca) (star) (star) (star) He can keep his hat on. Mark Chesnutt's new "Wings" provides more evidence, if any was needed, that he's one of our leading...

Reba McEntire Starting Over (MCA) (star) (star) No one can deny the power of Reba's voice, her country credentials or, for that matter, her right to record any song she...