This week, we discuss Aaron Lewis’ road through the northeast, rock and roll, and his eventual homecoming into country music. The once lead singer of Staind, left his life of touring with the band and has settled in honky tonks across the country. We go off the rails a bit and get a bit personal on some unsuspected topics. 15 seconds of fame is back as we talk about our spotlight of the week, JD Casper. JD is a Navy veteran, a Voice alumni, and a father of two. Check him out if you get a chance. Remember to Like, Share, Rate, and Review! We thank each and every one of you! Thank you for the love you show us! God Bless! Hasta Mañana! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/countrymusiccritic/support

From humble beginnings in small town, Mississippi, to taking his last breath in a 2nd floor bathroom in his Graceland mansion( and everywhere in between); Elvis Aaron Presley lived the lives of 20 men. Ryan and Jordan go through his storied life, highlighting a few lesser known aspects. This is, a longer than normal, artist highlight episode. From his discography, marriage, movie career, his manager, his death, etc. we try to cover it all. What is your favorite Elvis song? Let us know what you think of the man, the myth, the legend…Elvis Presley As always: LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE, RATE, REVIEW! We love your feedback! Happy 4th of July!!! Hasta Mañana! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/countrymusiccritic/support

Ryan and Jordan dive into the brilliant musical stylings of Ashley McBryde. Three albums in, Ashley has blown away the genre with her clever songwriting chops, impressing the likes of Garth and Church in her genius. We highlight some of her more popular songs and touch on a few of our personal favorites. We brought the hypothetical back, went through some recent news, and talk tattoos and strip clubs. It’s all in an episode’s work… Remember to LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW, and COMMENT! We love your feedback so reach out. Come see us at CMA fest. Take care, God Bless! Hasta Mañana! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/countrymusiccritic/support

From just outside Houston, Texas to New Male Artist of the Year, Parker McCollum. Ryan wasn’t a fan at first, one song changed that! Jordan appears to be a fan as well. Join us as we explore the Gold Chain Cowboy, also known as, Parker McCollum! If you like country songs about heartbreak, buckle your seatbelts! Parker has a knack for expressing those heartaches that affect us all. As always, reach out, like, follow, share, review, tell a friend! We appreciate each of you and look forward to getting feedback. Thank y’all! Hasta Mañana! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/countrymusiccritic/support

For the special holiday of Father’s Day Ryan and Jordan sit down and talk about the influence their fathers had on them. They also express the emotions they experienced when they first became fathers themselves. Each of the guys brought 4 songs to the show that remind them of their fathers or just remind them of Father’s Day. We want to say thank you to all the dads out there! The world needs you more than you know! Thanks for the support, listeners! Always remember to like, follow, and share. Don’t be too shy to reach out to us on our Facebook page. God Bless you all! Stay safe this weekend and tell all of your father figures just how much they mean to you! Hasta Mañana! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/countrymusiccritic/support

This week we uncover the life and career of the man who beat the devil and lived to tell about it, Charlie Daniels. From humble beginnings to fortune and fame, there isn’t much this fiddler didn’t do. We discuss his influence, his timeless catalog, and his extraordinary life. We send our thoughts and prayers out to Toby Keith and family for his upcoming battle with cancer. We go off the rails on a few tangents that scatter all across the board. We love feedback! Catch us on Facebook! Like, Follow, Share. Thanks folks! Hasta Mañana! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/countrymusiccritic/support

Ryan and Jordan sit down and discuss Kenny Chesney’s new record. We review friend of the show, Bradley Gaskin’s new song. We, also, attempt to dissect the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. Our sympathies and prayers go out to the victims, their families, their friends, and their communities. (Goes for the Buffalo, NY victims as well) We break down some of the world’s/countries problems and give our views on them. Do you like our ideas? What are your thoughts? We can’t solve it without starting with a conversation. God Bless you all, let’s all band together to create a harmonious world that is safe for our children and grandchildren. Give us feedback! Like, Follow, and Share. Hasta Mañana --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/countrymusiccritic/support

After a short hiatus Bradley has creeped back into our earlobes! We sit down with him for a quick interview. He tells us where he has been the last few years and gives us a peek as to where he is going. Get ready country music fans!! He’s back and it sounds like he has found that formula within himself to keep that magical musical edge that let us fall in love with the singer/songwriter back in 2008. This time, he’s here to stay! Check out our interview, thanks for all of the support! As always, LIKE, FOLLOW, and SHARE! Hasta Mañana --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/countrymusiccritic/support

The guys of Country Music Critic take the show on the road to Cincinnati (the Queen City) to witness one of the greatest entertainers to ever perform Country Music! Garth Brooks did not disappoint! We try to describe the night in all its glory.( the good and the bad) From set list, to weather, to ambiance, to the crowd, and even the car ride to and from; we try to paint a good picture for you to be able to imagine you were there with us. It may have turned out to be more of a “paint by numbers” rather than the masterpiece that Garth actually showed us, but hopefully you get the idea. We have a big interview coming up, as well as, a few artist episodes so keep a look out for those! Join us on Facebook! Thank you! Hasta Mañana! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/countrymusiccritic/support

we sit down with the red hot songwriter, Matt Rogers. Matt tells us about his beginning, his rise, and his dreams. We find out who is on his Mt Rushmore of Country Music, as well as, who he dreams of working with. To be able to sit down with an award winning songwriter and yuck it up is a blessing for us! Thank you Matt and Matt’s dad for hooking us up! We look forward to watching you explode even more! Thanks folks! As always, Hasta Mañana ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/countrymusiccritic/support