Carolyn Dawn Johnson

This chart-seeking comp suggests that contemporary country should stick to the blues.
From grim tragedy (Tammy Cochran's "Life Happened") to straight goofs (Tracy Byrd's "Ten
Rounds With Jose Cuervo") to prison lamentations (Blake Shelton's "Ol' Red"), the best songs
here carry a frown. Accordingly, on "Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde," Travis Tritt and his
renegade boo get taken down by police. JON CARAMANICA (RS 915 – February ... More >