Latest Country Reviews 
Old Yellow MoonEmmylou Harris
Smiles and tears from country friends reunited.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
The Stand-InCaitlin Rose
If Rose represents the future of American country music, it’s in safe hands.reviewed by Jude Clarke
Stand FastChristopher Rees
A simple and direct, and certainly endearing sixth set from the Welshman.reviewed by Jeanette Leech
In TimeThe Mavericks
Their first album for 10 years is more than a purely perfunctory comeback.reviewed by Chris Roberts
Feeling MortalKris Kristofferson
A streak of warm-hearted defiance courses through Kristofferson’s 28th album.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw
On This Winter’s NightLady Antebellum
A nice little stocking filler for the country lovin' type.reviewed by Ian Wade
Carry Me BackOld Crow Medicine Show
Old-time stylists make a fiery bid for the spotlight.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
The CarpenterThe Avett Brothers
North Carolina outfit’s seventh LP seduces the listener from its first track.reviewed by Colin Irwin
AlgiersCalexico
Calexico have lost none of their power to evoke and enthral.reviewed by James Skinner
Cast the Same Old ShadowDylan LeBlanc
LeBlanc’s second album presents proof positive that break-ups aren’t all bad.reviewed by Leonie Cooper
Welcome to the FishbowlKenny Chesney
Stadium-swelling country abounds on Chesney’s 15th studio album.reviewed by Leonie Cooper
Ashes and RosesMary Chapin Carpenter
Unlikely to woo passers-by, but long-time admirers will adore Carpenter’s latest.reviewed by Chris Roberts
Sun Midnight SunSara Watkins
Watkins has created a sound that grittily avoids tired country clichés.reviewed by Sid Smith
The Band PerryThe Band Perry
Radio-friendly country fare, exceptionally produced but lacking originality.reviewed by Sid Smith
HeroesWillie Nelson
Simple virtues and matchless instinct from a legend at 79.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
The Jeb Loy Nichols SpecialJeb Loy Nichols
Nichols’ latest LP is another serving of not-quite-as-you-know-it country.reviewed by James Skinner
Nothing’s Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me NowJustin Townes Earle
The Nashville singer is due some rather larger crowds based on this great fourth LP.reviewed by Leonie Cooper
Barton HollowThe Civil Wars
A timeless, anachronistic debut record from the double-Grammy-winners.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
Around the WorldRaul Malo
An exquisite-sounding live recording from the Mavericks frontman.reviewed by Martin Longley
IntersectionNanci Griffith
Nanci Griffith: still hard to resist, still a conundrum.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
