Toby Keith
and
Randy Houser
look like tough guys, but if you dig far enough into their new albums, you'll find a softer side. Keith's "In a Couple of
Days" gently describes an unexpected breakup, while Houser's "Here With Me" offers a romantic perspective from a lonely man.
Meanwhile,
Tony Joe White delivers his signature groove on "Season Man"
from his latest album,
Shine, and the Doobie Brothers shine on "A Brighter Day." I've also added a dozen highlights
from a tall stack of new indie albums, so perhaps this playlist can help you unearth some new, roots-oriented music.
"In
a Couple of Days,"
Toby Keith"Here With Me,"
Randy
Houser"Season Man,"
Tony Joe White"A Brighter Day,"
Doobie
Brothers"Water and Wood,"
Natasha Borzilova"Hey Now,"
Luke
Doucet and the White Falcon"Run Dogs Run,"
The Giving Tree Band"Pictures
of the Highway,"
Marc Black"Hey Doll,"
Fabulous
Ginn Sisters"All Night,"
Kyle Park"Honky Tonk Merry Go Round,"
The Lucky Tomblin Band"Till It Shines,"
Rain
Perry"Church Street,"
Bob Rea"Lookin' at Lucky,"
Trout
Fishing in America"Mine,"
Corinne Chapman"Make
It Rain,"
Joe Cassady
