Steve Wariner
Artist: Steve Wariner
Community Score: 10.00

By the time of his debut album in 1982, guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist Steve Wariner's sophisticated country-pop sound was already perfected, and it showed by the quality of the material. While the album only contained ten tracks, over half ended up on the country charts: "All Roads Lead to You," "Kansas City Lights," "By Now," "Your... Read More

Greatest Hits
Artist: The Whites

Although the Whites (Buck White and his daughters Sharon and Cheryl) were primarily a gospel bluegrass group, they recorded several country hits for Warner and Curb Records, beginning with "Hangin' Around" in 1983. These ten tunes showcase their unique blend of bluegrass instrumentation and harmony with modern country production on other... Read More

Beyond the City
Artist: The Cox Family
Community Score: 4.00
Trouble Free
Artist: Rhonda Vincent

Rhonda Vincent is a bluegrass prodigy who has been a favorite on the string band festival circuit for years. Her 1994 album for Giant Records found her being pushed a little too forcibly toward the country mainstream; still, on occasion, the specialness of her hard-country twang shined through. With Trouble Free, she fulfills her promise with... Read More

Where Love Runs Deep
Artist: Michael James
All Because of You
Artist: Daryle Singletary
Community Score: 10.00

Daryle Singletary's debut album was a fine slice of neo-traditional country, but his followup, All Because of You is even better, boasting a stronger set of songs -- such as the single "Amen Kinda Love" -- and a more confident performance by Singletary. There are still a couple of weak tracks, which suffer from underdeveloped songs or slick... Read More

A Maze of Grace
Artist: Avalon
Community Score: 4.00

A Maze of Grace demonstrates Avalon's flair for smooth, seamless harmonies and light pop hooks. Avalon's music leans toward the adult contemporary, with very little dance influences at all. In other words, there's not much that separates the group from their CCM contemporaries, but they play this kind of music particularly well, and fans of... Read More

Right Here Right Now
Artist: Russ Taff

In addition to owning a powerful, affecting voice, Russ Taff is among CCM's most versatile performers. Right Here Right Now is among his more introspective efforts, exploring issues of strength, frailty, and the trials and joys of maintaining strong religious faith in the face of human imperfection. Taff is more confessional than many of his CCM... Read More