Best Country Albums of 2008

Julie J.

These were some of the best country albums released this past year. Pick one up to listen to yourself, or they would make a great gift for your favorite country fan!

10 Albums Total

^#1

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Play (Brad Paisley)
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Julie notes ""Play" is an excellent collection of primarily acoustic songs performed by Brad Paisley and a host of other performers. Although it is different that Paisley's earlier albums, it should be part of any true fan's collection."
^#2

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Raising Sand (Robert Plant and Alison Krauss)
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Julie notes ""Raising Sand" is a collaborative album, featuring Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. Yes, it sounds like an odd duo, but somehow it works. It's worth a listen!"
^#3

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Joy To The World (Faith Hill)
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Julie notes "Although she sang one song for the "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" soundtrack several years ago, this is Faith Hill's first Christmas album. It easily lives up to the high standard she has set for herself over the years."
^#4

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Little Honey (Lucinda Williams)
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Julie notes ""Little Honey" is Lucinda Williams ninth solo release. It is filled with lighter songs than some of her earlier albums and collaborations with multiple other artists."
^#5

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Good Time (Alan Jackson)
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Julie notes ""Good Time" by Alan Jackson features the hit "Small Town Southern Man" and others. It should be in every fan's heavy rotation list."
^#6

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The Imus Ranch Record (Various Artists)
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Julie notes "Dwight Yoakam, Willie Nelson, John Hiatt, Lucinda Williams, Little Richard, Randy Travis, Big & Rich, Delbert McClinton, Patty Loveless, Levon Helm, Raul Malo, Bekka Bramlett and Vince Gill can all be found on "The Imus Ranch Record," covering country classics."
^#7

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Troubadour (George Strait)
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Julie notes "George Strait's career easily qualifies him as a living legend. "Troubadour" is another solid outing for him and is a must have for any classic country lover."
^#8

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Love On The Inside (Sugarland)
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Julie notes ""Love on the Inside" is another full of energy release from Sugarland."
^#9

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The Unreleased Recordings (Hank Williams)
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Julie notes ""The Unreleased Recordings" includes tracks never heard before from Hank Williams. They are all quality performances and deserve a listen."
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Do You Know? (Jessica Simpson)
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Julie notes ""Do You Know?" is Jessica Simpson's first country album. Though it has received mixed reviews, it is an overall successful first attempt in the country genre, which may end up making better use of her talent and voice than pop did."

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