Don't Touch Me There
Artist: Crystal Bernard

Okay, the real test on this one is whether ex-Wings star Crystal Bernard can bring the title track across in a manner that demands seriousness instead of obvious chuckles. The surprise is that it is actually a haunting, breathtaking ballad concerning an abused woman who is standing up for herself for the first time. Bernard has done a greater... Read More

Single White Female
Artist: Chely Wright
Community Score: 9.50

Chely Wright reunited with producer Tony Brown -- the man behind hit records by George Strait and Reba McEntire, as well as Wright's own Let Me In -- for her fourth album, Single White Female. The record picks up where its predecessor left off, offering a selection of ten songs with clean, tasteful arrangments that place Wright in the forefront.... Read More

A Paul Brandt Christmas: Shall I Play For You
Artist: Paul Brandt

Paul Brandt's A Paul Brandt Christmas: Shall I Play For You? features a mix of traditional and contemporary holiday tunes as well as guest artists like Union Station, who appear on "The Way In A Manger" and "What Child Is This." Terri Clark collaborates with Brandt on "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy," and Kim Richey appears on "Run Run Rudolph."... Read More

Breathe
Artist: Faith Hill
Community Score: 7.12

Being married to a sexy country superstar and mom to two little baby girls, along with her sultry new image and a huge crossover hit have all changed not only the way Faith Hill sounds, but also the things she sings about. There's no more spousal abuse, heartbreak, or letting go as heard on all three of her previous albums. On Breathe, Hill... Read More

LeAnn Rimes
Artist: LeAnn Rimes
Community Score: 6.57

Essentially, LeAnn Rimes is a covers album, with one new song ("Big Deal") tacked onto the end, which makes it a return to her roots -- which, in turn, means that it's sort of a salute to her main influence, Patsy Cline. Rimes tackles no less than five songs from Cline's 12 Greatest Hits, plus "Lovesick Blues," which Cline also recorded. It's a... Read More

Greatest Hits
Artist: Michelle Wright
Super Hits
Artist: Mindy McCready

Super Hits may be a budget-line compilation -- usually a sign of cut-rate product -- but it's nevertheless an excellent summation of Mindy McCready's two hit country albums for BNA. It bypasses her third and final record for the label, I'm Not So Tough, but that's fine, since that was a pop crossover move that didn't quite work out. That means... Read More

New Day Dawning
Artist: Wynonna Judd
Community Score: 7.00

Southern gospel and soul, rockers, and ballads all grace Wynonna Judd's fifth release as a solo artist and her first as co-producer. One of the most recognizable voices in country music, the depth and range of her voice can be heard from the first track, the rhythmic "Going Nowhere," to the last, the soulful "I Can't Wait to Meet You." Fans will... Read More